Sunnybank, Auchencrow, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, TD14

Situation
Sunnybank is situated in the rural village of Auchencrow, the village enjoys a peaceful setting between the Lammermuir hills and the nearby Berwickshire coast. The surrounding area is rich in farmland, walking routes, wildlife and easy access to coastal attractions such as Coldingham and St Abbs. At the heart of the village stands The Craw Inn, Auchencrow’s much loved community pub. Dating from the 18th century, this traditional stone-built country inn has been a gathering place for generations of local people and visitors alike.

Located approximately 2 miles south-west of the village of Reston providing a range of everyday amenities, including a post office, village hall, agricultural supplier, garage, station on the East Coast Main Line & village primary school.

The historic market town of Duns offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare facilities and well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Home to a welcoming community, it combines rural charm with modern conveniences.

Eyemouth, located only 9 miles away, is Berwickshire’s largest town, renowned for its historic harbour and maritime heritage. It offers an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and healthcare services, together with secondary schooling. Primary education is available in nearby Coldingham, while private schooling is available at Longridge Towers School near Berwick-upon-Tweed and a choice of schools in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is approximately an hour’s drive away and offers world-class shopping, dining, cultural attractions and business facilities. Regular rail services to Edinburgh are available from Reston, Dunbar and Berwick-upon-Tweed, while Edinburgh Airport, approximately 59 miles away, provides an extensive range of domestic and international flights.

Description
Tucked away in a peaceful rural setting, Sunnybank is a beautifully presented detached three/four bedroom family home set within approximately 2 acres, complete with excellent equestrian facilities and established glamping pods. Built circa 1970, the property has been thoughtfully extended by the current owners and now offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, extending to approximately 164sqm

Combining comfortable family living with exceptional lifestyle and income-generating opportunities, Sunnybank is perfectly suited to those seeking a rural retreat with business potential.

Sunnybank is accessed from a private driveway, offering ample parking for several vehicles, including horseboxes and trailers, making it ideal for equestrian use.

The welcoming reception hallway provides access to all ground floor accommodation. The bright and generously proportioned lounge enjoys an abundance of natural light through a large picture window and is centred around a cosy multi-fuel stove, creating a warm and inviting living space. The spacious dining kitchen is both practical and stylish, fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units and complemented by a selection of useful integrated appliances, all of which are included in the sale. A convenient rear porch provides direct access to the garden and the garage, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces and adding to the home’s everyday functionality.

The ground floor further comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a spacious family bathroom fitted with a bath and separate shower cubicle, together with a versatile open office area which could easily be enclosed to create a fourth bedroom, additional reception room or playroom.

A timber staircase rises to the impressive attic conversion, where a striking floor-to-ceiling window frames breathtaking panoramic countryside views. Exposed beams add character and charm to the spacious first-floor lounge, creating a wonderful retreat. The principal bedroom is also located on this level and benefits from a generous walk-in dressing room and a spacious en-suite shower room.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Rear Vestibule, Office, Two Bedrooms & Bathroom
First Floor: Landing, Lounge, Principal Bedroom, En-suite Shower Room, Dressing Room

Glamping Pods
To the north of the main house are two luxury glamping pods each thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable, self-contained accommodation spanning approximately 24sqm.

Both pods feature two entrances and comprise: bedroom, open-plan kitchen/living area and a modern shower room, together with a private garden, seating area and hot tub. Both pods benefit from double glazing and electric panel heating.

The pods also benefit from a children’s play area, making them particularly appealing to families.

Enjoying year-round occupancy, the glamping pods have established a strong reputation with many returning guests, providing an additional income stream. The current owners operate the pods in association with Wigwam Holidays and there is an opportunity for the purchaser, subject to the franchisor’s approval, to take over the existing Wigwam Holidays franchise booking arrangement, offering continuity of future bookings and ongoing business potential. Further details are available upon request.

Garden & Land
Externally, the property benefits from ample parking and to the east of the property there is parking to accommodate several vehicles, including agricultural machinery, with direct access to the adjoining two paddocks. A useful garage provides additional storage or parking and is accessed from the front of the property, with a pedestrian door leading into the rear garden. The enclosed garden features a lawn, patio and a decked area, perfect for relaxing, outdoor dining and making the most of the peaceful surroundings and far-reaching countryside views. Raised timber planters stocked with mature shrubs provide additional privacy and shelter.

The timber stable block is situated to the east of the property and comprises two well-sized loose boxes with automatic water feeders, tack/feed room, tractor shed and field shelter. The stable block is fully equipped with both water and power supply.

The grazing is currently divided into two paddocks, approximately 1.5 acres which can easily be re-configured to suit the buyer’s individual needs.

Services
Mains water & drainage are connected | Three phase mains electricity | Air source heat pump | Photovoltaic Panels

Post Code
TD14 5LS

EPC Rating = B