Whitsome Lea, Whitsome, Duns, Berwickshire

Built during the reign of George III, this most handsome Georgian former Manse sits in over three acres just outside the small village of Whitsome and affords breath-taking views over the surrounding countryside.

The property offers a high degree of privacy with three grand reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. A short walk into the village, there is a shop and post office, an active village hall and a bus route linking the village to the nearby market town of Duns and Berwick-upon-Tweed. This charming house will appeal to those looking for peace and quiet in a comfortable rural family home.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Foyer, Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room.

First Floor: Landing, Five Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Office.

Outside: Private Driveway, Ample Parking, Circa 3.17 Acres of Garden, Grounds and Paddock, Stone Store and Timber Shed.

Distances: Berwick Railway Station 9 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 69 miles, Edinburgh 50 miles (all distances are approximate).

Tenure: Freehold
EPC: F (29)
Council Tax Band: G
Listed: The house is Grade C Listed.
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Situation
Whitsome Lea is positioned a short distance to the west of the village of Whitsome in the Scottish Borders. Facing to the south, the property affords far-reaching views over the Cheviot Hills and the surrounding countryside. The property is situated a short distance south of the Berwickshire village of Allanton which is served by an excellent gastro-pub and Chirnside, a little further to the north has a supermarket, primary school and other amenities. To the west are the market towns of Kelso and Coldstream, whilst to the east is England’s most northerly market town, Berwick-upon-Tweed, which offers the widest range of amenities including five national supermarkets, middle and secondary schools, a private school at Longridge Towers, a number of local and national shops, eateries and excellent sports facilities. The region is well connected with the A1 trunk road leading both north and south to Edinburgh and Newcastle respectively, whilst there is also a mainline railway station at nearby Reston and at Berwick-upon-Tweed, which is nine miles away and connects to both cities in circa 45 minutes and London in circa 3.5 hours, making this an excellent commutable region.

General Description
Built in circa 1800, this handsome stone-built detached former Manse sits in approximately 3.17 acres with gardens, grounds and a paddock. The house stands proudly facing south towards the Cheviot Hills and enjoys a high degree of privacy. The house itself offers spacious living accommodation over two floors with three receptions, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house is approached through stone gate piers and up over a gravelled driveway with ample parking.

Ground Floor
The front door opens into a foyer with an ornate tiled floor and an inner door leading into the hall. An ornate sweeping staircase rises from the hall to the first floor and there is a cloakroom. Off the hall are three grand receptions, two to the front and one to the rear of the house, all with fireplaces. Also off the hall to the rear of the house is the kitchen, fitted with a range of contemporary Shaker style floor and wall-mounted units with quality countertops over and integral appliances including a double oven, induction hob with extractor over, a dishwasher and a fridge and freezer. The kitchen leads into a rear porch with access to the garden and a rear hall leads into the utility room with stairs leading up to an office space. The utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer and a Belfast sink and floor-based units with countertops over.

First Floor
On the first floor there are five bedrooms with one have access to a Jack & Jill bathroom and a family bathroom.

Outside
The house and gardens sit in just over half an acre and there is paddock extending to approximately 2.664 acres. A driveway offers ample off-street parking next to the house and there is a stone store and shed.




EPC Rating: F
Council Tax Band: G