Liddle Vale, Newcastleton, TD9

 First time on the market in over 45 years.

Liddle Vale is a superb micro-estate, quietly situated in glorious open countryside close to the popular village of Newcastleton.  Offered for sale as a whole, Liddle Vale offers one main residence with a two bedroom annexe, a separate two bedroom cottage, various garages and stores and superb garden grounds. 

In addition, and also included in the sale, is ‘The Glebe’, which comprises 25 acres of good grazing land that immediately borders the property and has river frontage, fishing rights and three roadside access points.

The properties have all been renovated by the present owners over the past few decades, and the detail and quality of workmanship is second to none, with many bespoke features evident in the main house in particular.

This offers an excellent business/lifestyle opportunity but is equally suitable for multi-generational living.

Main House

A solid timber front door opens into a generous porch and a welcoming reception hall, with panelled walls and oak staircase rising to the first floor.  There are four reception rooms on the ground floor.  The sitting room is a fantastic space and boasts high ceilings, original skirting boards, an open fire with marble hearth, ceiling cornice and a dual aspect, including a glazed door opening out to the delightful walled garden.  The dining room is equally impressive, with bespoke panelled walls and radiator covers, ceiling cornice and ornate plasterwork, built in cupboard and a large window that overlooks the front garden.  There is direct access to the kitchen and hall from the dining room.

The remaining reception rooms include a study, which enjoys views of the walled garden and which has a charming fireplace, and a cosy snug, with ornate timber fireplace and a window overlooking the front garden. 

The kitchen is the real heart of the home, warmed by the attractive oil-fired Aga.  It comprises an excellent range of modern units with complementary worksurfaces, integrated appliances and a double sink. There is an generous island, a built-in dresser unit and ample room for a dining table and chairs.  Located off the kitchen is a useful utility room, the rear vestibule and a practical, generous boot room with storage, double sinks and a WC off.

 Carpeted stairs rise to a generous first floor landing, off which four double bedrooms can be found.  All rooms are large in proportion and boast modern ensuite bath/shower rooms, and some have fitted wardrobes. Lovely views are enjoyed from the bedrooms, whether that be of the front garden or across The Glebe to the countryside beyond. There is also a family bathroom on the first floor, comprising bath with handheld shower attachment, WC and a wash hand basin. 

The carpeted stairs continue from the first-floor landing to the top floor, where two charming attic bedrooms can be found. 

The Annexe

Attached to the main house is The Annexe, which comprises a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, sun porch and shower room to the ground floor, with two generous ensuite bedrooms upstairs.  The property offers excellent storage and views over the courtyard and/or front garden. This self-contained unit is connected to the main house.

The Steading

The Steading is a detached, generous two-bedroom cottage that sits to the rear of the plot and enjoys lovely views over the land and surrounding countryside.  This property is stone built under a slate roof and in great condition.  The accommodation comprises a hall with utility room and shower room off, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room that enjoys a triple aspect, and a very large sitting room that enjoys a dual aspect, lovely views and the staircase to the first floor.  At first floor level, the principal bedroom is very large, with a dual aspect and a modern ensuite shower room, while the second bedroom is a generous double bedroom with built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom.  This property would make an ideal rental property or perhaps suitable accommodation for a dependant relative. 

Outside

Liddle Vale is approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway that splits before the front of the house to a parking and turning area at the front, while a gravel driveway then continues around to the rear of the building, where ample parking and garaging can be found.   There are seven garages in total, two carports, and various stores. In addition, there is a generous outbuilding providing storage and also housing the biomass boiler.

The garden grounds are a credit to the owners having been beautifully landscaped and well-tended to over the years.  There are two patios for al fresco entertaining (one covered), and a large area of lawn with orchard to the front of the property, bordered by established trees and bushes and offering a high level of privacy.  To the side of the house is a superb walled garden, featuring gravel paths, areas of lawn, deep flowering borders and beds, and specimen trees, plants and bushes. 

On the edge of the walled garden is a fantastic and unique garden room, with timber/Perspex walls under a slate roof.  This superb entertaining space is covered and heated, with a paved stone floor and bespoke built-in barbecue/grill and is used all year round. 

 Scenic views of the surrounding countryside.

The Glebe

The property benefits from approximately 25 acres of good grazing ground that leads right down to the Liddle Water.  The land is stock proof and benefits from having three roadside access points, as well as a gated entrance from the driveway.

Note

500 acres of sporting rights (namely roe deer stalking and wild brown trout fishing) are located approximately 20 minutes drive away, and are available for sale by separate negotiation; please enquire. N.B The sale of the sporting rights will not be agreed before the outcome of the sale of Liddle Vale is known.

Directions:

From the A7 heading north, turn right at Canonbie, signed Newcastleton. Follow the B6357 for 10 miles.  Pass through Newcastleton,and continue on this road, turning right onto the B6357 (signposted Kielder and Jedburgh). The property can then be found a short distance along, on the left hand side.  

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Services:

Mains electricity, private water supply (tested and certified), private septic tank.  Fibre broadband to the premises. All units are double glazed.

Main House– biomass heating (radiators) with back up oil boiler

The Steading – biomass heating (radiators)

The Annexe – biomass heating (radiators) and back up gas boiler

 Wood pellet biomass boiler (9 tons) – It is worth noting that there are approximately 9 years of RHI payments remaining, generating an income of approximately £14,000 per annum.

Contents: Certain contents may be available by separate negotiation.

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

Tenure and Possession: The Heritable (Scottish equivalent of Freehold) title is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority:  Scottish Borders Council. Main House: Council Tax Band G. The Steading: Council Tax Band E

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