Swinton Hill Farm Cottage, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11

1 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage is a charming 2-bedroom cottage situated between the desirable villages of Swinton and Norham. This attractive Victorian cottage boasts ample off-street parking, planning permission to add additional accommodation and reconfigure the ground floor.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

1 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage is charming and characterful two-bedroom semi-detached cottage. This attractive home offers an exciting blend of traditional features and modern potential. With approved planning permission in place to reconfigure the ground floor and convert the first floor to include an additional bedroom and bathroom, the property presents a rare opportunity to create a bespoke country retreat.
Nestled in a tranquil rural setting, the cottage is perfect for those seeking peace and privacy.

As you step inside, a welcoming hallway leads to a generous, dual-aspect sitting room featuring a cosy open fire and an elegant bay window overlooking the south-facing front garden. The ground floor also includes a well-appointed kitchen, a bathroom, and a spacious dining room with French doors opening onto the rear garden ideal for entertaining or enjoying quiet evenings outdoors.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is light-filled with open views and retains its original open fireplace, enhancing the cottage’s period charm. A second double bedroom, also with its own fireplace, provides further comfortable accommodation.

A standout feature is the garden studio, fully equipped with running hot and cold water, wifi and electricity, offering a versatile space perfect for a home office, creative studio, or guest suite.
Additional benefits include ample off-street parking and generous front and beautiful West facing rear gardens, making this an idyllic and flexible home with plenty of scope to grow.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Shower Room, Storage Cupboard, Dining Room

First Floor
Principle Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Landing.

Outside
Garden Studio, Ample Off Street Parking, Front Garden, Rear Garden.

DISTANCES
Swinton 1 Mile, Norham 4 Miles, Coldstream, 6 Miles, Duns 7.1 Miles, Berwick-Upon-Tweed 11 Miles, Kelso 13 Miles, Edinburgh 48 Miles, Newcastle 72 Miles
(All distances are approximate)

LOCAL AREA

1 Swinton Hill Farm Cottage is positioned on the edge of the popular conservation village of Swinton, with its award-winning The Wheatsheaf Hotel, which is only a 25-minute walk from the property. The village further benefits from great walks nearby, a primary school in the village, and a highly regarded fish & chip van that visits the village every Thursday evening.

The nearby village of Norham, which lies on the northern edge of Northumberland is close by and offers a fantastic local shop, regionally renowned butcher, baker, public house and even a gun shop. The town of Duns lies north, app 6 miles, where there are many individual local shops and facilities available. Schools are Berwickshire High School and the local Primary School. Swinton has its own primary school at the east end of the village which is very popular with the local children.

About 11 miles east of Swinton is the nearby market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed which has further amenities and services including a wealth of cafes and restaurants, the Maltings Theatre and Cinema, as well as a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries as well as a local hospital and the highly regarded independent school Longridge Towers. Berwick boasts an east coast main line railway station with regular trains to Edinburgh and London. The beautiful town of Kelso is a short drive away from Swinton Hill where there are a great variety of independent shops as well as a world-renowned racecourse.

The region offers a range of popular attractions, including historical castles and villages to explore and a particularly stunning coastline to enjoy. For those who enjoy slightly more challenging walking opportunities, the Lammermuir Hills, Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills are within a short drive. Cyclist routes are well sign posted if you prefer 2 wheels. The choice of beaches can be found in and around Berwick area and along the coastline both North and South. The world famous River Tweed is app 4 - 5 miles away. Permits for salmon fishing are available along approximately 2 miles of both banks at Ladykirk and Norham. Other permits are also available in the area.

The nearby A1 trunk road provides easy, commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh. Both cities also offer international airports

GENERAL REAMRKS

Services
Mains Electricity
Oil Central Heating
Drainage to a private septic tank
Fiber broadband to the property
Mains Water

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

Listing and Conservation
1 Swinton Hill is Grade C Listed but does not lie within a conservation area.

Planning Permission
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