Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, Rear Hall, Pantry

First Floor

Landing, En-suite Master Bedroom, 4 x Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

Outside

Mature Gardens, Ample Private Parking & Detached Double Garage.

Distances

Coldingham 3 miles, Coldingham Bay 5 miles, St Abbs 5 Miles, Eyemouth 6 miles, Berwick Railway Station 12 miles, Dunbar 17 miles, Edinburgh 44 miles (all distances are approximate).

In all 0.56 acres

Situation:

Whitfield Farmhouse occupies a delightful rural yet accessible location, within a short drive of the popular village of Coldingham and the A1.

The village of Coldingham which is within walking distance or a short drive of Whitfield Farmhouse offfers basic local amenities including a public house, village shop, a primary school and a very good local butcher. Coldingham Bay and St Abbs which are further down the road are renowned for their beautiful sandy beaches and coastal walks and the area has been designated AONB (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Further up the coast road towards Berwick upon Tweed is the pretty working harbour town of Eyemouth which offers further amenities including a range of local shops, professional services, public houses, restaurants and banks. Eyemouth has schooling for all ages including the well-respected and recently built Eyemouth High School. The town offers a good selection of sports clubs and Eyemouth Golf Club is also very well regarded. A lot of the industry in Eyemouth is based around the working harbour, this in turn offers the town a charm and character not found anywhere else.

A short drive away is Berwick-upon-Tweed, famous for its Elizabethan walls and stunning architecture. Berwick has a wide selection of amenities and is well serviced with local and national shops, four or five supermarkets and schooling for all ages including a private school at Longridge Towers. Berwick also has a selection of leisure and sports clubs, banks, public houses, restaurants and The Malting theatre and cinema which offers daily shows and movies.

The property is well positioned with access onto the A1 trunk road for commuting both north and south to Edinburgh and into England respectively, whilst there are two mainline railway station in Berwick upon Tweed to the south or Dunbar to the north. There is also an efficient bus services that operates regular services to many of the nearby towns and villages, not to mention Edinburgh and Newcastle.

The local area around Whitfield Farmhouse offers many country and sporting pursuits including hill walking in the Cheviots, salmon, trout or sea fishing, horse riding, diving and shooting. The area is also famous for its golf courses with Eyemouth, Dunbar and Goswick all within a short drive.

Despite its proximity to both Edinburgh and Newcastle, this part of the world is sparsely populated with much of the area given over to agriculture and therefore offers a quality of life that is becoming increasingly rare.

Description:

Whitfield Farmhouse is an impressive detached early Victorian farmhouse with flexible accommodation extending to circa 266 sq m. This delightful family home is situated within the peaceful hamlet of Whitfield and offers well proportioned and flexible accommodation over two principle floors and by virtue of its southerly position, benefits from a light and bright atmosphere throughout.

The property is accessed via a front door into an entrance vestibule which in turn leads through to a welcoming reception hall which has a staircase up to the first floor and doors leading off. There are three reception rooms, all with period features and a recently re-fitted kitchen with a cream three oven gas fired Aga. Located to the rear of the property is a useful utility room, shower room and pantry.

From the ground floor, a sweeping original staircase leads up to the first floor landing where there is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is also a fifth bedroom, accessed from a back staircase from the ground floor utility.

Whitfield Farmhouse is a wonderful family home in particularly stunning garden grounds. The accommodation within is versatile, and flexible depending on needs, and offers a purchaser a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly sort after.

Garden Grounds

The property is approached from the road by a gravelled driveway which leads to ample parking and the detached double garage which benefits from light, power and electrically operated doors. The whole property extends to circa 1.5 acres and includes an orchard and mature garden grounds.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD14 5TH

What3words

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, Whitfield Farmhouse is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity and water.

LPG central heating system.

Private drainage.

Council Tax

Band F

Energy Efficiency Rating

Tbc

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Berwick LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Rettie Berwick LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie Berwick LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/ funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.