
14 Whitsomehill, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11

- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,711 sq ft
159 sq m
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Freehold
Description
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
14 Whitsomehill is a beautiful three-bedroom converted steading, nestled in the charming hamlet of Whitsomehill. This exquisite property offers the perfect balance of tranquil country living while being just a short 15-minute drive from the historic towns of Duns, Kelso, Coldstream, and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The ground floor of 14 Whitsomehill is a true highlight, featuring a dramatic vaulted ceiling that enhances the open-plan dining, kitchen, and living space. This flows seamlessly into a beautiful garden room, offering direct access to the well-established, private garden. Additionally, the ground floor is home to two generously proportioned double bedrooms with ample built-in wardrobes, a stylish family bathroom, a laundry/boiler room and ample storage.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a true retreat, with triple aspect windows flooding the space with natural light. It boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe, currently being used as a delightful sewing room by the current owners.
Outside, the property is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden, which wraps around the home, offering a mix of paved areas, gravelled paths, lush lawns, herbaceous borders, raised beds and a garden shed. At the front of the property, there is ample parking space for several cars, providing both convenience and privacy.
This exceptional home offers an idyllic blend of peaceful countryside living and easy access to nearby towns, making it a wonderful place to call home.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Ground Floor - Entrance Vestibule, Open Plan Dining Kitchen Living Space, Garden Room, Hallway, Laundry/Boiler Room, 2x Double Bedrooms, Under Stair Storage, Family Bathroom.
First Floor - Principle Bedroom, Walk In Wardrobe/Sewing Room, En-Suite.
Outside - Ample Parking, Mature Garden Grounds, Garden Shed.
DISTANCES
Whitsome 1 mile, Duns 7 miles, Norham 4 miles, Coldstream 8.5 miles, Reston Train Station 10 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 10 miles, Edinburgh 55 miles. (all distances are approximate).
AREA INSIGHTS
14 Whitsomehill is situated in a wonderful rural location close to the popular villages of Swinton and Norham. The property lies one mile south of the village of Whitsome, where there is a local shop and post office. The village of Norham which is only a few miles away offers a fantastic local shop, regionally renowned butcher, baker, two public houses and even a gun shop which would all love your support. The village daily postal van and a very well attended fish and chip van every Thursday evening.
There are numerous schooling options in the immediate area with Swinton and Whitsome both offering excellent primary schools and the highly regarded Berwickshire High School in Duns only a 10 / 15 minute 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 historic market town of Berwick upon Tweed lies about 10 miles from Whitsomehill, just off the A1, in Northumberland. Berwick houses all the major supermarket chains, good local shopping, a number of historical attractions within its medieval walls, numerous restaurants, cafes and the Maltings Theatre.
Whitsomehill is a short drive from the coast with Coldingham Sands beach and the dramatic St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve being very popular with locals. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Eyemouth, Dunbar, Goswick and Magdalene Fields in Berwick. Whitsomehill offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London.
The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city and Newcastle. Berwick upon Tweed’s mainline train station offers a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 ½ hour journey away.
GENERAL REMARKS
Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.
Listing and Conservation - 14 Whitsomehill is not listed nor does it sit within a conservation area.
AGENTS NOTE
There is a management charge for Whitsomehill properties that contributes towards management of communal grounds, communal lighting and reed bed drainage system. £622.47 per annum in Advance from 1st September each year.
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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