Gattonside, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
8
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
5,479 sq ft
509 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 7 - 8 bedrooms
- 3 reception rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 2.02 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Garden
- Parking
- Rural
Description
Friars Hall, with its fine southerly outlook is an exceptional B listed Georgian country house with a beautiful front façade and elegant, well proportioned family accommodation arranged over ground and first floors. The original house was built in the 1750's while the east wing was added in the mid 19th century. In recent years the house has been updated and is presented in immaculate condition. The house retains a wealth of period features such as working shutters, ceiling roses, mouldings and cornicing. Of particular note are the entrance hall and the oval drawing room, on the first floor. Friars Hall sits at the centre of a beautiful garden extending to approximately two acres. There is scope to create a self-contained annex at the eastern extent of the house.
Friars Hall is set in a glorious position in the very heart of Scotland's beautiful Borders countryside. Gattonside is an attractive and accessible village, with a vibrant community, just north of the river Tweed. Friars Hall looks due South on to the the Eildon Hills and the historic town of Melrose which is renowned for its Abbey – now a picturesque ruin, 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 the Borders General Hospital and St Marys Preparatory School along with great primary schools. Friars Hall falls within the catchment area of Earlston High School. Melrose plays host to the extremely popular annual Borders Book Festival along with the world famous “Melrose Sevens” rugby tournament held in April each year. This part of the Borders is particularly well known for its beautiful countryside, dramatic landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Friars Hall is an ideal base for those who enjoy game shooting, cycling fishing, walking, rugby and golf. Edinburgh, and its international airport, are within easy reach, as is the main east coast rail line at Berwick-upon-Tweed (37 miles). The terminus for the Borders Railway (and regular trains to Edinburgh) is within walking distance being only 1.7 miles to the west while pedestrian access to Melrose via the riverbank and the “chain bridge” is only 1.3 miles.
Brochures
More DetailsFriars Hall - Brochu- 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.
- Band: H
- 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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Gattonside, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Tweedbank Station1.7 miles
- Galashiels Station3.6 miles
About the agent
Knight Frank, Edinburgh
80 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NF
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