3 Whitsomehill Farm Cottage, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11

3 Whitsomehill is an attractive three-bedroomed mid-terraced period cottage, located in the popular hamlet of Whitsomehill.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

3 Whitsomehill is a charming and characterful two-bedroom farm cottage, peacefully positioned within a short distance from the village of Whitsome. Surrounded by open countryside and mature hedging, this delightful property offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and convenient access to nearby amenities, making it ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle without feeling remote.

The cottage offers generous and well laid out accommodation arranged over two principal floors. On the ground floor, you are welcomed into a spacious sitting room featuring a traditional multi-fuel stove that provides a cosy focal point and a warm atmosphere throughout the colder months. The adjoining galley style kitchen is both practical and has views over the garden and beyond that bring the outdoors in. A separate dining room adds further versatility, perfect for entertaining guests or adapting into a home office or additional snug, depending on individual needs. The main bathroom is also located on the ground floor and features a bath with power shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts two bedrooms. The principal double bedroom is bright and spacious, enhanced by a feature fireplace that adds charm and character to the space. The second bedroom also benefits from a delightful original fireplace and would make an ideal guest room, nursery or study.

While the property would benefit from a small degree of modernisation, it presents a wonderful opportunity for an incoming buyer; be it a first-time purchaser, a downsizer, or someone looking for a peaceful weekend retreat to create a truly special home in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The inherent charm of the cottage, coupled with its flexible layout, provides plenty of scope for personalisation and enhancement.

Externally, the cottage enjoys a beautiful private rear garden, complete with mature planting, a well-kept lawn, and vegetable beds that will appeal to keen gardeners or those wishing to grow their own produce. Halfway down the garden there is a summer house and to the rear of the garden is a shed that currently is being used for storage and offers an addition place to sit out and enjoy the scenic views.

3 Whitsomehill represents a rare opportunity to acquire a picturesque and well-proportioned rural home in a desirable Borders location, offering scope, charm and the promise of an idyllic country lifestyle.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Entrance Porch, Galley Style Kitchen, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room.

First Floor – 2 Bedrooms

Outside – Mature Garden, Summer House, Shed, Parking.

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

3 Whitsomehill Farm Cottage 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. There is a 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 from the train station at Berwick.

GENERAL REMARKS

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

Listing and Conservation
The property is C Listed and does not fall within a conservation area.