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The Old School Eckford, Kelso,TD5
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Stunning Countryside Location
- Large Plot
- Easy Access to Further Towns
Description
A private drive leads into a large, enclosed garden frontage, planted with mature trees and hedging and a well-kept lawn, gently screening the property.
The main entrance opens to versatile accommodation on the ground floor with the former school now providing an open plan living room with large bay window overlooking the rear aspect and countryside beyond. The living room follows to a bright and recently modernised kitchen with central island and a large adjoining utility space and boot room.
At the far end of a bright hallway, there is a ground floor double bedrooms, currently used as a home office which could become a second sitting room or library. Further on, the hallway opens into a most useful self-contained double bedroom, shower room and kitchen where an external door leads onto the patio - ideal for annexed accommodation or as a holiday let with the relevant permissions.
Upstairs, three further bedrooms open off the landing; a single bedroom and two comfortable double bedrooms all with in-built wardrobes. the master at the far end, benefits a large walk-in dressing room and Jack & Jill bathroom and shower room.
Externally the south-east facing garden grounds provide ably for countryside lifestyle; wrapping around the property the more decorative garden sits to the front with level stretches of lawn and well-established planting. To the rear, a generous patio runs the breadth of the property providing beautiful views across the garden and landscape beyond. This then winds gently down to a productive orchard, vegetable garden with raised beds, and access to a timber outhouse at the foot of the garden with vehicular access down a private lane at the side of the house. There is also a double garage and workshop and storage area, as well as a separate timber log store.
Location - Most Border towns are readily accessible from this popular village
location.
Plentiful road links make Eckford readily accessible to most Border
towns, including the A68, five miles away, which links Edinburgh to
Newcastle, both of which have international airports. The A1 at
Berwick-upon-Tweed is only twenty-seven and a half miles away
where a mainline railway serves the whole UK East Coast, with
trains to London taking around four hours. The new Borders
Railway, lying only seventeen and a half miles away at Tweedbank,
has a regular train service running to Edinburgh and taking around
55 minutes. Eckford is also conveniently placed on the Kelso to
Hawick bus route. (All times and distances are approximate.)
The catchment for schooling is Morebattle Primary and Kelso High
School, with private education available at Longridge Towers near
Cornhill on Tweed or St Mary’s Preparatory School in Melrose.
Additional Information - All floor, wall coverings and integral appliances are included in the sale. Further furnishings, fittings and appliances may be available by separate negotiation.
Services - Mains electricity, water and private drainage. Double glazing. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax - Band G
Energy Efficiency - Band E.
Viewing & Home Report - To arrange a viewing contact the selling agents, Hastings Legal on 01573-225999-lines open until 10pm 7 days a week.
Price & Marketing Policy - Offers are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Legal, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, , Fax . The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.
All measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow hereon.
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Brochures - The Old School, Eckford.pdfBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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The Old School Eckford, Kelso,TD5
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Tweedbank Station12.8 miles
About the agent
About us
Hastings Legal are dedicated solicitor estate agents who have been helping people buy and sell property in the Scottish Borders for over 25years.
Our years of experience and passion shows in the high quality of service our hardworking team provides.
We have offices around the Borders including, Kelso, Duns, Eyemouth, Coldstream, Selkirk and Jedburgh.
Services
We offer a wide
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