Greenlaw, Duns, Scottish Borders

NEW LAUNCH

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully located
and unique historic country home, once a peel tower
dating back to the 1600’s retaining a number of period
features complimented by stylish modern design.
The layout over three floors creates a super level of
flexible accommodation, offered for sale in immaculate
condition. The property benefits from around 1.59 acres
of land including a walled garden and a mature woodland
with potential for stables and a paddock.

Greenlaw 4 miles, Coldstream 8 miles, Kelso 7.5 miles, Melrose 19 miles, Berwick Upon
Tweed 20 miles, Edinburgh 42 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, WC, Utility Room, Plant Room, Drawing Room, Kitchen/Dining Room.

First Floor: Landing, Three Double Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms.
Second Floor: Landing, Three Double Bedroom, Living Room/Snug, Two Bathrooms.

Outbuildings: Single Garage, Stable/Games Room, Log Store.
Established walled gardens with well-manicured lawns and planted
flower beds, Patio BBQ area, Large Woodland, Expansive Gravel
Driveway Parking Area.

About 1.59 acres in all.

Situation
Old Purves Hall is approached via a shared tarmacked driveway, set in a rural position within the Berwickshire Countryside, positioned around 3 miles south of Greenlaw and about 7 miles north of the well-regarded Borders town of Kelso.

Nearby Greenlaw offers a range of basic amenities and services such as a well-stocked local shop, an excellent butcher, and a lively public house. The historic market town of Kelso lies 7 miles due South-West of Old Purves Hall. Kelso houses a number of the major supermarket chains, has some excellent local shopping, several public houses and restaurants and a number of historical attractions such as Kelso Abbey and Floors Castle. Kelso also offers the world-famous Kelso Races Course and leisure facilities which include a swimming pool, fitness centre, a very well attended Curling Club and 2 fantastic golf courses, the championship course at the Roxburghe Schloss Hotel and Kelso Golf Club.
The picturesque town of Coldstream is also close by. Coldstream is full of Scottish charm and is home to the Coldstream Guards, one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Coldstream offers a number of local attractions such as Hirsel Estate with its newly opened farm shop and café, the Coldstream Museum and the well regarded Hirsel Golf Club.
The countryside surrounding Old Purves Hall offers an excellent choice of attractions such as historic houses and a particularly beautiful coastline around the nearby towns of Berwick Upon Tweed, St Abbs and Coldingham. The Northumberland National Park (Britain’s biggest National Park) and the Cheviot Hills are only a 25-minute drive and the historic towns of Melrose and Jedburgh are also accessible.
Old Purves Hall is situated in a peaceful part of the Scottish Borders but offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A697 provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital. Berwick – a 20-mile drive away offers a mainline train station with a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 ½ hour journey away.


EPC Rating - E
Council Tax - H
Tenure - Freehold






EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: H