The Old School, Manse Road, Gordon, Scottish Borders

The Old School is a charming former Victorian village school dating back to 1863, the property was thoughtfully converted in the 90s to offer a fantastic family home. Set within a generous enclosed garden (once the school playground), the property boasts period features throughout, a self-contained annexe or granny flat, off-street parking, local amenities and schooling close at hand.

Arranged over two principal floors this unique Victorian property extends to 4073 square feet. The ground floor opens from a wide reception hall into a generous drawing room with a stunning original stone fireplace. Across the hall is a welcoming sitting room with large windows, marble fireplace and a mezzanine level which has potential for a number of uses. Opposite the sitting room off the hallway is the large country style dining kitchen with a wood burning Rayburn stove and views over the village church. A second hallway, operated as a utility area, has a downstairs WC/shower room and opens out onto a sunroom with access to the garden.

In addition to the ground floor accommodation is a self-contained 2-bedroom annexe, once run as a successful Bed and Breakfast business. It consists of 2 ensuite bedrooms, a kitchen and lounge with private access and its own driveway parking – an excellent income opportunity or granny flat.

The wooden staircase leads to the first floor where there are four bedrooms. The principal sits above the drawing room to the front of the property and has the benefit of fitted wardrobes, an ensuite bathroom and dressing area. The other three bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite, have fine views over the town and countryside. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom.

Externally the property sits in a large south facing plot, mostly laid to lawn with hedging, mature shrubbery, apple trees and an enclosure previously used to home chickens. The garden is perfect for those looking to catch the sun on the large patio terrace.

There is ample off-street gated driveway parking for two cars, a single and a double garage.


EPC: E
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Viewing by appointment via Rettie & Co.




EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: F