The Coppice, Borthwickbrae, Hawick, TD9

Nestled in the rolling hills of The Scottish Borders 'The Coppice' is a stunning detached family home built by the present owner approximately 24 years ago. The house is set on an elevated site well back from a quiet country lane ensuring absolute privacy and enjoying stunning panoramic views to the rolling hills. It is within an area of the Scottish Borders still un-spoilt and considered to be a 'hidden gem'. There is no through traffic and basically this is an access road.

This immaculately presented property has been beautifully designed and laid out, with well-proportioned rooms, 9ft high ceilings, high quality fixtures and fittings and an abundance of light throughout. The flexible layout and additional accommodation within the Shepherd's Hut make this a very versatile property with many business/lifestyle opportunities.

Ground Floor

The property is accessed via double doors into the vestibule and then the glazed doors open into a welcoming reception hall offering a glimpse of the wooden staircase and attractive galleried landing above. The house has a really nice flow with the ground floor offering three reception rooms; a large sitting room with feature inglenook fireplace housed in traditional re-claimed brickwork and windows on three elevations with connecting glazed double doors opening into the more formal dining room with views over the rear garden. The gem is the superb study/library with bespoke fitted bookshelves and patio doors to the Japanese style side garden. The real heart of the home is in the open plan kitchen/living/dining room, which is a sizeable space and offers ideal cooking, relaxing and entertaining zones. The kitchen offers an excellent range of handmade units, a Rangemaster cooker and a walk- in shelved pantry. The Family room is a double height room with exposed attic trusses and a fully glazed dining area looking over the expansive views beyond. It is bathed in natural light but retains a cosy feel enhanced by the solid fuel stove at its heart housed in traditional 'Cheshire Weathered' brickwork. Accessed to the rear of the property is an attractive, newly upgraded utility room, boot room and back door to the rear garden.

First Floor

A carpeted staircase with timber balustrade leads to the first floor, where a very generous galleried landing can be found. There are five double bedrooms, all of which boast modern en suite bathrooms or shower rooms. The master boasts a freestanding roll top bath at its heart. All the bedrooms are extremely well appointed, bright, spacious and beautifully designed.

In all, the accommodation extends to approximately 4,000 sq ft.

Outside

A sweeping tarmacadam driveway leads up to a large gravelled parking and turning area in front of the house giving ample parking for family and guests. There is an attached double garage with combined workshop area, with both power and light and additional parking in front.

To the front of the south facing property there are sloped lawns and beautiful mature trees. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and offers ideal spots for al fresco entertaining. Of note within the grounds are two impressive shepherd's huts, one of which is presently used as a summer house in the rear garden. The other towards the front of the plot has its own parking bay and is currently run as a very successful self-contained holiday let and may be available by separate negotiation.

In all, the plot extends to approximately 1 acre.

Services:

Mains electric and water, Calor Gas heating (underfloor throughout the house), fully double glazed, private septic tank and Fibre broadband.

Viewings:

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country Scotland.

Offers:

All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country Scotland by email to

Home Report:

A copy of the Home Report is available on request from Fine & Country Scotland.

EPC: D

Local Authority: The Coppice is within Scottish Borders council tax band G.