4 bedroom character property for sale

Tenure: Freehold

DESCRIPTION

Bowmont View faces south, giving excellent light into the house, and has superb open view of the surrounding countryside and Cheviot hills, and over its own stunning gardens and grounds, which extend to approximately half an acre.
Bowmont View lies approximately 5 miles from Coldstream, 10 miles from Kelso, 12 miles from Wooler and the nearest train station is Berwick-upon-Tweed some 15 miles away. It is in the heart of the English/Scottish Borders, with Ford and Etal castles and many places of historic interest nearby.

This property must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated

The interior has both character and charm, with many of its original features being retained. The present owners have maintained and upgraded the property over the last few years, creating comfortable living accommodation with modern facilities such as double glazing, under floor heating and top quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The flexible living accommodation could quite easily be divided into two separate living areas, as there are two reception rooms, one being an open plan living room / kitchen with an Inglenook fireplace and quality kitchen. There is also a separate lounge with anl Inglenook fireplace. There are four double bedrooms, two of which have attractive cast iron fireplaces, a conservatory overlooking the magnificent gardens, a shower room and a bathroom. There is a room upstairs, accessed by a folding staircase.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL
3.51m(11'6") x 2.06m(6'9")

Entrance door with a glass panel to the side giving access to the hall which has tiled flooring. Walk in shelved pantry and separate walk in cloaks cupboard. A double cupboard houses the heating system and integral hot water tank. Cloaks hanging area. Range of built in cupboards to one wall offering excellent storage, one containing plumbing for an automatic washing machine, the other has shelving. Roof light. Door to the living room and shower room.

SHOWER ROOM
3.58m(11'9") x 1.96m(6'5")

Fitted with a quality modern white three piece shower room suite, which includes a walk in shower cubicle. Low level wc with toilet roll holder. Wash hand basin with vanity unit below and mirror and light above. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring and half pine panelled walls. Extractor fan. Window to the side of the cottage.

LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN
7.57m(24'10") x 5.46m(17'11")

A bright dual aspect reception room with a vaulted ceiling over the living room area. There is a double and a single window to the front and a single window to the rear taking advantage of the views over the surrounding countryside, with three windows in the vaulted ceiling. Attractive sandstone Inglenook fireplace with a log burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of cream coloured Shaker styled units with solid Oak worktop surfaces. There is a central workstation offering extra cupboard space and worktop surfaces. There is a plate rack, open display units and a wine rack. Belfast sink and drainer with mixer tap. Smeg gas range with a cooker hood above. Integrated dish washing machine and fridge. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Partially glazed stable entrance door to the front of the cottage. Tiled flooring. Doors to two internal halls. Telephone point. Twelve power points.

INTERNAL HALL
3.35m(11'0") x 1.09m(3'7")
Giving access to the loft, bedroom 2 and the lounge. Window to the rear. Two power points.

BEDROOM 1
5.23m(17'2") x 3.68m(12'1")

A large double bedroom with an attractive cast iron fireplace. One window to the front and the side of the cottage. Six power points.

BEDROOM 2
3.94m(12'11") x 3.23m(10'7")

A double bedroom with two windows to the front of the cottage. Four power points.

BEDROOM 3
3.66m(12'0") x 3.43m(11'3")

A bright double bedroom with an attractive cast iron fireplace with a tiled inset. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Telephone point. Four power points. Window to front of house.

LOUNGE
5.46m(17'11") x 4.24m(13'11")

A good sized lounge with a large Inglenook open coal fireplace with concealed lighting, a copper canopy and stone hearth. Polished oak flooring. Double window to the front. Television point. Seven power points. Doors to bedroom one and study / 4th bedroom.

BEDROOM 4
4.90m(16'1") x 2.82m(9'3")

Currently this room is being used as a study, however it would make an ideal bedroom. Built in double storage cupboard. Two windows to the rear. Cupboard housing the electric meters. Shelving to one wall. Eleven power points. Door to an entrance hall and bathroom.

ENTRANCE HALL
2.26m(7'5") x 0.99m(3'3")

With tiled flooring and partially glazed entrance door to the back garden. Door to bathroom.

BATHROOM
2.24m(7'4") x 2.03m(6'8")

With a quality white three piece suite which includes a roll top bath with shower attachment, rail and curtain. Wash hand basin with a vanity unit below and shaver mirror above. WC. Frosted window to the rear. Extractor fan and tiled flooring.

INTERNAL HALL
3.38m(11'1") x 1.96m(6'5")

Currently the present owners are using this area as an office. Tiled flooring. Access to the loft, conservatory and bedroom three. Two power points.

CONSERVATORY
4.37m(14'4") x 2.87m(9'5")

Glazed on three sides taking advantage of the views over the side garden and surrounding countryside, the conservatory has a tiled floor and double French doors to the side gardens. Feature stone wall. Two power points.

OUTSIDE

The cottage has a large gravelled parking area to the side of the property where the garage is located.

GARAGE
8.84m(29'0") x 3.43m(11'3")

With an up and over door to the front, and two windows to the side, this large double length garage has built in worktop surfaces and shelving on the walls. Lighting connected and twelve power points.

GARDENS

Bowmont View is set in approximately half an acre of magnificent landscaped gardens and grounds, which include a large lawned area, with numerous fruit trees. There is a large vegetable plot, mature informal flowerbeds and shrubberies, and a secluded sitting area with water feature. There are two greenhouses (8' x 6') and two timber garden sheds of the same size. The gardens must be viewed to be appreciated.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Full double glazing installed one year ago.
A new ground source heating system installed four years ago, providing economic and efficient heating.
Under floor heating throughout.
Drainage into a septic tank.
Private water supply.
All fitted floor coverings are included in the sale.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with selling agent

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