The Paddock, Townhead, Cockburnspath, Scottish Borders, TD13

Modern coastal family home with panoramic sea and landscape views, set on an elevated position near Cockburnspath. Spacious interiors filled with natural light, private gardens, and an additional 1.5-acre paddock with development potential.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

The Paddock is a stunning detached family home built in 2012, set on an elevated position along the beautiful Berwickshire coastline. With sweeping views of the sea and the rugged landscape, this modern property near the village of Cockburnspath combines comfort with functionality, designed to meet a wide range of family needs.

Upon entering through the front door, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious hallway that sets the tone for the light-filled interior. Expansive windows throughout the property allow natural light to flood every corner, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere and framing the breathtaking coastal and countryside views.
To the left, the heart of the home awaits in the open-plan sitting and dining area, which leads to a generous kitchen featuring a stylish island—perfect for cooking, dining, and gathering with family and friends. The kitchen opens to a convenient utility room, which in turn leads to a WC.

To the right of the entrance hallway, you’ll find a cosy family sitting room, complete with a wood burner, ideal for relaxing on colder days. A versatile additional reception room, currently used as a gym and office, completes the ground floor, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
A staircase leads to the first floor, where the accommodation continues to impress. The master bedroom provides a restful retreat with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms are ideal for family members or guests, served by a spacious family bathroom. A fourth double bedroom, also with an en suite shower room, completes the upstairs layout.

Externally, The Paddock is further enhanced by its private front and rear gardens. The rear garden offers a peaceful retreat with ample room for outdoor dining, play, or relaxation, while the front garden provides an inviting and sheltered setting. A private driveway provides convenient access and parking for numerous cars, leading to a double garage.

Adjacent to the home, a separate paddock of approximately 1.5 acres presents an exciting additional feature. This enclosed grassy area, surrounded by secure fencing, offers potential as additional garden space, ideal for those seeking extra land for recreational use, gardening, or small livestock. Alternatively, this land could present opportunities for development, subject to relevant permissions, making it a valuable asset with versatile potential.

ACCOMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Reception Hall, Open Plan Sitting/Dining Area, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, WC, Sitting Room, Family Room/Office

First Floor - Master Bedroom (En Suite), Bedroom 2 (En Suite), 2 Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

Garden Grounds - Private Driveway, Front and Rear Garden, Double Garage, Garden Store. Additional Land (Approx 1.5 Acres)

DISTANCES
Cockburnspath 3.5 miles, Coldingham Village 7.5 miles, St Abbs 7.5 miles, Dunbar Train Station 12.5 miles, Eyemouth 9.5 miles, Reston Train Station 8 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 17 miles, Edinburgh Airport 49 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 80 miles. (all distances are approximate).

SITUATION

The Paddock is set on an elevated position along the beautiful Berwickshire coastline. With sweeping views of the sea and the rugged landscape, this modern property is great family home and situated only 3.5 miles away from the village of Cockburnspath.

The attractive local village of Cockburnspath has a newsagent, general store, post office, garage, bowling club, active village hall and an excellent Primary School.

Around 7.5 miles from The Paddock lies the historic village of Coldingham. Coldingham is a vibrant village, framed around the 15th century Priory and lying within a short walk of Coldingham Sands. Although nearby Berwick upon Tweed offers an excellent range of nations supermarkets and services, the Village of Coldingham has a fantastic local Spar, a well-regarded butcher, two lively pubs and a fish and chip shop which would all love your support. The village also offers a post office, an antiques shop, and a very well-regarded primary school. Further schooling is on the doorstep with Eyemouth High School being only a short drive away. Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar and Longridge Towers School near Berwick are both very well thought of public schools in the area.

The Paddock is within a short drive of the popular Coldingham Sands beach and the dramatic St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve. The village of Reston is also nearby, where Reston Train Station offers a regular service into Edinburgh and is a sub-station of the main East Coastline connecting London to Aberdeen.

There are a number of larger towns near The Paddock, the closest being Eyemouth which is approximately 9.5 miles to the South. Eyemouth is a fishing port with a picturesque harbour and a sandy beach. It has an excellent range of amenities including a Co-op supermarket and a range of local shops including a first-class butcher, home bakery and fishmonger. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and fitness centre, several public houses, and restaurants and a marine activities such as diving. The Paddock offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A1 provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city and Newcastle.

GENERAL REMARK

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band G

Local Authority - Scottish Borders Council.

Services - Mains electric and water. Private Drainage. Biomass central heating. Underfloor heating on ground floor, Radiators on first floor. Broadband services are available.

Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation - The Paddock is not listed or in a conservation area.