Bonny Brae, Town Yetholm, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5

SITUATION
Bonny Brae is situated on the edge of Town Yetholm, an attractive conservation village which lies in the scenic Bowmont Valley at the foot of the Cheviots. The house enjoys fine outlooks to the neighbouring hills and countryside and offers a high degree of privacy.

Yetholm offers a range of local amenities including pubs, post office, garage, village shop and primary school. Nearby Kelso which is arguably the most attractive of the Borders towns is set in an area of great scenic beauty and noted particularly for its fine Market Square. Kelso offers a good range of shops, hotels, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets. Primary and secondary schooling is available locally with private schooling available at St Marys in Melrose and Longridge Towers near Berwick.

Local attractions include the 12th Century Kelso Abbey, Kelso Racecourse and Floors Castle. The nearby Schloss Roxburghe Hotel boasts a highly regarded championship golf course, while excellent fishing and other country pursuits are available locally. Kelso has good road links with other principal towns in the Borders and The Borders Railway provides regular train service between Tweedbank and Edinburgh. There is a main East Coastline railway station at Berwick-Upon-Tweed (23 miles).

DESCRIPTION
Tucked away in a peaceful rural setting, Bonny Brae is a beautiful, detached three-bedroom steading conversion with approximately 2.7 acres of grazing and garden ground, stable block and a versatile timber outbuilding.

Bonny Brae is accessed through private timber gates, opening onto a sweeping driveway that provides an impressive approach to the property. There is ample space for multiple vehicles, including horseboxes and trailers, making it ideal for equestrian use.

Upon entering, you are welcomed into a spacious entrance hall that sets the tone for the quality and style found throughout Bonny Brae. From here, the impressive family living space is undoubtably, the real heart of the home, thoughtfully designed to make the most of its stunning surroundings. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units in a soft grey finish, offering ample storage and a clean, modern look, finished with marble effect floor tiles. The generous dining area enjoys direct access to the garden via doors that open onto a raised decking area, making it the perfect spot to sit and relax. Adjacent, the lounge area is flooded with natural light from large windows that frame uninterrupted views across the paddocks, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the landscape beyond. An exposed brick feature wall adds warmth and texture, while overhead, ceiling beams bring rustic character and charm.

A spacious utility room provides practicality, fitted with matching wall and base units and plenty of laundry space. With direct access to the garden and paddocks, the utility room is ideally placed for everyday rural living.

Continuing from the hallway, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal room benefiting from an en-suite shower room. The main shower room is finished to a high standard with contemporary fittings and neutral tiling. Both shower rooms offer a stylish and practical finish.

Bonny Brae benefits from underfloor heating, oil central heating & double glazing.


ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor:
Open plan kitchen, dining room & lounge, three bedrooms, shower room, utility room.

GARDEN (AND GROUNDS)
Externally, the garden grounds at Bonny Brae have been carefully laid out and perfectly maintained with rolling lawns and a chipped driveway winds through the grounds, proving ample parking and a low-maintenance surface that can be easily re-configured.

The stable block is situated to the west of the property and comprises two well-sized loose boxes and a tack/feed room. The stable block
is fully equipped with both water/power supply and features excellent lighting, perfect for the winter months.

Two field shelters are also included in the sale, providing useful shelter for horses or livestock.

The two acres of grazing are currently divided into paddocks, which can easily be re-configured to suit the buyer’s individual needs.
Additionally, a further two acres of grazing land would be available to lease under separate negotiation.

Outbuilding (7.2m x 7.2m)
Timber construction under a metal roof with concreate floor.
The standalone, lockable outbuilding is a versatile space, currently utilised as a workshop and for haylage storage, with two double access points as well as a separate single door leading into the workshop area. The outbuilding is ideal for equestrian use and general everyday storage. Adjacent to the timber outbuilding is a useful shipping container (6m x 2.4m) providing extra secure storage space.

Together, these facilities offer versatile and practical storage solutions for workshop activities, haylage storage and additional equipment, perfectly supporting the demands of rural and equestrian living.

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POST CODE
TD5 8RD

EPC Rating = C