3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Fingerpost
Built in 1992, the house is a single-storey pebble-dashed block construction property beneath a tiled roof. The house is well designed to include a dining kitchen, sitting room and
3 bedrooms, one of which could be used as an office. There is generous storage within the attic. The house overlooks the paddocks and being close to the stable block, it is perfect for
keeping an eye on the horses.

Kennels, and Cattery
A newly licensed cattery and kennel business is located to the east of the property with its own private driveway. The kennels have been recently refurbished to include 10 large kennels which can each take up to 3 dogs from the same family, and a further 9 kennels which are currently designed to house 2 cats per unit. All
of the kennels are individually heated. The building is equipped with an office and a kitchen. Outline planning permission has been
submitted for a manager’s house. When granted this business will be able to operate on a stand alone basis. The woodland within Lot 2 has excellent amenity and provides an area in which to exercise all the animals at the kennels. The woodland comprises mature beech with specimen oak and horse chestnut.

Fingerpost occupies a charming rural position in the heart of the Border countryside close to the pretty village of Westruther. This part of the country offers an enviable way of life and is an ideal area in which to enjoy the full delights of the countryside whilst being within commuting
distance of Edinburgh and Berwick-upon- Tweed.

The popular historic town of Lauder lies only 6 miles to the west and provides a surprisingly diverse range of shops, a café, public houses, a well regarded primary school and the leisure facilities include a golf course. A wider range of facilities and amenities can be found at Kelso or in several of the other border towns of Duns or Melrose. Berwick-upon-Tweed is only 28 miles away with a direct mainline train service to London. The capital city of Edinburgh is world renowned as a centre of art and culture with its famous castle, theatres and festival. The city has excellent transport links with its international airport, mainline railway station and ferry terminal. In addition it has a wide range of schools, excellent universities and superb shopping and restaurants.

Fingerpost is ideally placed for those who enjoy the countryside with endless opportunities for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. For those who enjoy field sports the River Tweed is renowned for its salmon fishing and the Rivers Whiteadder and Till also offer good sport. Pheasant and grouse shooting are available to
let from several local estates, and the Scottish Borders is well known for its hunting community.

Garden and grounds:
The property is approached via a large parking and turning area. The garden has been landscaped and planted with a range of
flowering shrubs with a decked terrace for outdoor entertaining. There is an open fronted garage to the back of the house.

Equestrian facilities:
There is a traditional “L” shaped stable block to the west of the house housing 10 loose boxes including 1 foaling box. The block is serviced with electricity and water.

There is a range of farm buildings to the south of the house which comprises of a timber built American barn with 3 double loose boxes, stalls and a corral area; a steel portal construction shed which currently houses an indoor sand arena; and a lean-to hay shed.

Planning permission and a building warrant have been granted for a new steel portal frame building (approx 43m x 21m and 25’ to eaves). The shed is not included in the purchase of this property however it is for sale by separate negotiation.

Land:
There is an area of good quality permanent pasture grassland extending to 7.15 acres, laid out in four paddocks to maximise use for equestrian purposes. There is additional amenity woodland to the south of the paddocks adding shelter to the land.