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Key features
  • Outbuildings include two greenhouses, garden shed & gardeners wc
  • Viewing highly recommended to appreciate this stunning property
  • Wood burning stove in the lounge
  • Dating from the mid eighteen century
  • Many original features
  • Double garage
  • Off-street parking for 4/5 cars
  • Spacious and adaptable accommodation
  • Stunning garden, 0.5 acre plot
  • EPC Band: F
Description

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this rarely available and charming property dating back to the mid 18th century, with views towards the Cheviot Hills, and open countryside of the Merse. The property is enhanced by a wonderful mature garden, which is almost magical, and extends to half an acre. The garden is totally secluded and features paved patio areas with curved stone walls with an opening that leads up to the main central garden area, ideal for outdoor dining, and accessed from the lounge per French windows. The garden area is mainly laid to lawn with around 40 planted trees, mature bushes and shrubs. A mature fruit garden is available with redcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries, plums, apple trees, damson trees and pears growing.  There is a large fishpond complete with a water feature. Outhouses include two greenhouses, (one with power) timber shed with workbench and power. Gardeners' toilet. A good-sized Summer House with power compliments the garden ground and is ideal for reading and relaxing. There is a power point in the garden for the Hot Tub which is not included in the sale. To the side of the house is a log store, parking area and outside tap.

The property enjoys many great features including cast iron roll top bath, cast iron fireplaces, cornicing, stripped pine panel doors, skirtings, paneling and architraves. As well as many original features the property has been greatly enhanced with oil fired central heating and a wood-burning stove in the lounge and sash style UPVC windows. The stylish kitchen has been recently fitted with new units and worktops, and offers a real family hub with plenty of space. The two main bedrooms both have en-suite shower rooms and the third bedroom is accessed via a separate winding staircase. Accommodation in full comprises, Entrance Hall, Lounge with French windows leading to the garden ground, Sitting Room/Music Room, Study/Office/Dining Area, Dining Kitchen, Three double bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms), Family Bathroom, Utility Room, Sitooterie, Gardner's Toilet, Double Garage (Formerly the Blacksmiths), Outbuildings and Greenhouses, Off Street Parking for 4/5 vehicles.

There is also potential to convert the garage and sitooterie into separate living accommodation, subject to the relevant planning permissions.

Birgham is a close knit community with a village hall which hosts a busy calendar of events and activities throughout the year. Birgham is midway between Kelso to the West (5.5 miles) and Coldstream to the East (3.5 miles) which offer a wide range of amenities between them including supermarkets, swimming pool, doctors, dentists, golf courses, boutique shops and restaurants. And has good links to Edinburgh and Newcastle, only an hour away by car and the main east coast rail connection at nearby Berwick and Borders Railway connection at Tweedbank.

Disclaimer

Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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