Kirklands House, Melrose, Scottish Borders

An elegant detached Georgian country house for sale, high above the River Tweed and Leader Water, set amidst fabulous Scottish Borders Countryside close to Melrose, with great views, privacy and within commuting distance of Edinburgh by road or rail.

Situation - Kirklands House occupies an elevated, south-facing position high above The River Tweed, in the heart of The Scottish Borders approximately 3 miles west of Melrose, just outside the small village of Redpath. Surrounded by mature trees, it occupies a secluded position from which there are magnificent views upstream along the River Tweed.

The historic town of Melrose, noted for its Abbey – now a picturesque ruin - was made famous in the 19th century by Sir Walter Scott who lived in nearby Abbotsford House. Melrose is a lovely town, with a remarkable combination of historic architecture and a full range of shops, hotels, restaurants, sporting facilities.

Kirklands House is an ideal base for those who enjoy cycling, salmon fishing (most notably on The Tweed), walking, game shooting, rugby and golf (Melrose has its own course). Edinburgh, and its international airport, are within easy reach, as is the main east coast rail line at Berwick-upon-Tweed (35 miles). Nine years ago, the Borders Railway between Edinburgh and the Borders was re-opened along the Old Waverley Line. It makes the town and the surrounding area very convenient for commuting to Edinburgh for work or school. The current journey time from Tweedbank (just west of Melrose – there is plenty of free parking)) to Edinburgh Waverley is 58 minutes with, at busy periods, two trains/hour.

Description - Kirklands House is wonderfully secluded and is something of a gem, hidden as it is by a belt of woodland, established along the boundary below the house, and which encircles most of the garden, keeping it private. It is a very pretty country house dating from 1730’s (with later Victorian additions). It has a handsome façade with elegant, well-proportioned family accommodation arranged over three floors. It is a happy, family home with a very cosy “feel” (see floor plans for room layout and dimensions).

The house is much-loved. It retains a wealth of period features such as ceiling roses, mouldings, doors, fireplaces and a graceful staircase leading up to the first floor. Of note are the dining room and large drawing room with its open fire. With elegant ceilings and generous proportions both are wonderful rooms for entertaining; a door leads from the dining room out on to the patio. The drawing room, and the bedroom above, have window seats in the bay windows from which the evening sun and views can be enjoyed. The house is traditionally laid out, with reception rooms, home office, kitchen and additional service rooms at ground floor level, with the main bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor. The four attic rooms are used for storage.

Stable Cottage - Stable Cottage with a sitting room 2 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms and kitchen. Arranged around the yard are loose boxes, garaging, workshop, (garden) stores and
an office.

Subject to obtaining the necessary consents these buildings could be converted to alternative uses. (Please see floorplans for room layout and dimensions).

Services - Private water supply and shared private drainage to both houses; oil fired central heating system to the main house; dedicated broadband. Electric heating and hot water in the cottage. These services have not been tested and therefore there is no warranty from the agents.

Council Tax - Kirklands House – Band H
Stable Cottage – Band B

Epc - Kirklands House - Rating of (40) E
Stable Cottage – Rating of (41) E

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment through GSC Grays .