Parkend Cottage, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5

Parkend Cottage is an attractive detached home offering stunning panoramic views, spacious living, and exceptional privacy in the tranquil Scottish Borders countryside. With its charming interiors, mature gardens, and easy access to Kelso, it’s an ideal rural retreat for families or those seeking peaceful country living.

Parkend Cottage is a successful holiday let, and as such, viewings are strictly by appointment only during the limited window of Fridays between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Parkend Cottage is a charming detached home nestled in the tranquil countryside of the Scottish Borders, just a short drive from Kelso. Enjoying a wonderfully private setting up a quiet track, the cottage boasts stunning panoramic views across the Cheviot Hills to the front and the Eildon Hills to the side, with mature trees and sunny, south-facing gardens adding to its peaceful charm.

Inside, the spacious ground floor is bright and welcoming, featuring a large open plan living space with multiple windows, space for a large dining table and a sitting area with a cosy multi-fuel stove. The generous farmhouse kitchen is a standout feature, with an Aga, additional electric rings and space for dining area that opens directly onto an south-facing terrace, perfect for relaxed breakfasts or entertaining outdoors. A practical utility room and a convenient WC complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the cottage offers three generous bedrooms along with a generous bathroom and separate shower room, ensuring comfort and flexibility for family living or hosting guests.

Set within its own private grounds, Parkend Cottage offers a rare sense of seclusion, with well-maintained gardens, private woodland and open views over rolling fields, and several outdoor seating areas to enjoy the sun throughout the day. Ample private parking is provided, making this a truly special country retreat that combines rural tranquillity with easy access to local amenities.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor – Entrance Hall, WC, Utility, Dining Kitchen, Large Sitting Room

First Floor – 3x Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room.

Garden & Grounds – Mature Garden, Woodland, Private Parking for Multiple Cars, Patio, Log Store, Garage.

DISTANCES

Stichill 1 miles, Nenthorn 2 miles, 4 miles, Greenlaw 6 miles, St Boswells 9 miles, Coldstream 12 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 24 miles, Edinburgh 41 miles, Newcastle 74 miles. (All distances are approximate.)

AREA INSIGHTS

Parkend Cottage enjoys a truly idyllic rural setting nestled between the charming villages of Stichill and Nenthorn, just a short drive from the vibrant market town of Kelso. The town itself is a historic market town set at the confluence of the River Tweed & the River Teviot. It has a striking town centre with a large cobbled square (often cited as the largest formal square in Scotland), elegant Georgian architecture, & cherished landmarks including Kelso Abbey & Floors Castle. Local amenities include supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, hotels, secondary & primary schools, plus recreational facilities like a swimming pool & sports clubs. The town also benefits from cultural events, markets & a strong sense of heritage & community.

Country & sporting life in the Borders is rich. The area offers excellent opportunities for salmon & trout fishing on the Tweed & its tributaries, hill walking, cycling & riding across the scenic hill country (not least in the Cheviots & Eildons). There are also clay pigeon & game shooting estates, equestrian activities, pony clubs & trail hunts, plus the National Hunt racing at Kelso Racecourse. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the Borders deliver a blend of rugged landscape & managed sporting tradition.

The nearest mainline train stations are at Tweedbank (on the Borders Railway from Edinburgh, approx 1720 miles west) and BerwickuponTweed on the East Coast Main Line. By road, the A68 gives a more direct inland route to Edinburgh, while the A1 & A697 provide connections toward Newcastle & Northumberland.

Despite its remote rural feel, this location is reasonably wellconnected. Kelso is about 45 miles south of Edinburgh, roughly 70 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, and around 25 miles west of BerwickuponTweed.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services - Mains Electricity, Oil Central Heating, Drainage to a private septic tank, mains water, Electric Aga, Multi-fuel stove, broadband services available.

Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and white goods form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation - Not listed nor does it lie within a conservation area.