Kirklands, 47 Easter Street, Duns

Nestling peacefully within a leafy walled garden, Kirklands is a remarkably handsome former manse which dates from the early nineteenth century. This B listed building offers a wealth of original features and plenty of traditional charm combining period living with a particularly elegant and sympathetically upgraded interior. Situated just a stone’s throw away from the town centre, the property boasts high levels of convenience yet plenty of privacy plus the added bonus of off street parking and a double garage. Internally Kirklands offers up to five bedrooms if required which balances perfectly with the spacious and adaptable living accommodation on the ground floor; a formal sitting room and dining room plus a contemporary and very sociable open plan family room/dining area/kitchen which connects directly to the walled gardens via French doors – an ideal combination for those seeking a versatile period property which caters for the modern style of family living.

Location

Duns has good educational and recreational facilities including primary and secondary schools, swimming pool, tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, library, various speciality shops and walks and nature reserve within the grounds of Duns Castle and is home to the classical Edwardian Mansion at Manderston. Edinburgh is 45 miles away with the main East Coast rail line at Berwick upon Tweed some 15 miles distant.

Highlights

•Superbly elegant B listed former manse
•Contemporary open plan family room/dining kitchen
•Formal dining room and sitting room
•Five bedrooms
•Lovely period features
•Private walled garden
•Double garage and off street parking
•A few minutes’ walk from the town centre

Accommodation Summary

Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room- Open plan to Family Dining Kitchen, Cloakroom, Five Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.

Accommodation

The traditional reception hall features the original exposed wood flooring and a sweeping staircase to the upper floor – a lovely warm welcome. To either side of the entrance lie the sitting room and dining room both with lovely outlooks over the walled gardens. The sitting room has a dual aspect and basks in sunlight for much of the day and boasts a lovely feature fireplace, high ceilings and traditional picture rail. The dining room is a great space for entertaining with generous proportions and lots of space for traditional dining furniture. Towards the rear of the building is a small hall with external door from the gardens and a useful ground floor cloakroom off. Leading off the hall is the contemporary family room and dining kitchen. The family room overlooks the courtyard area to the side of the building and offers ample space for sofas and television etc. An opening leads to the adjoining family dining kitchen; a truly impressive space; wonderfully sociable and perfect for family or informal gatherings. French doors give a direct connection to the gardens with decked terrace and hot tub – a perfect arrangement for BBQ’s or garden parties. The kitchen features a fantastic range of quality wall and base units with integrated appliances and a window over the gardens whilst the dining area features skylight windows in addition to the French doors which ensures this area is flooded with natural light.

The sweeping staircase extends to the upper landing with unusual circular cupola over. Depending on requirements, there is the option of up to five bedrooms; the master lies over the sitting room and boasts a similar dual aspect outlook over the gardens below but also a fabulous roof top view to the South towards The Cheviots. This is a very tasteful and traditionally presented room with useful built in shelved press. Finished in similar style, bedroom two also boasts a southerly aspect and hosts a feature fireplace and shelved recess. Bedroom three and four lie to the rear of the building; both double rooms with windows over the gardens and one featuring an ornate original fireplace. Bedroom five is a pleasant single room to the front but would also make for an ideal office for those working from home or could provide the option to convert into an additional bathroom if required. The upper floor is served by a very well appointed family bathroom with fully tiled walls and floor, shower over the bath and good built in vanity storage.

External

The private walled garden extends to three sides of the building; to the eastern side there is a sunny paved courtyard area – perfect for breakfast or morning coffee. From here there is access to two very useful outhouses including an external laundry room. The gardens to the western side of the building benefit from the French doors off the kitchen and enjoy the sun well into the evening. A large decked terrace currently houses a hot tub and provides a lovely seating area with additional paved patio to the side, central lawn with mature planted borders and a peaceful summer house to one corner. The front gardens are more formal with neat areas of lawn, colourful beds and borders with steps and a path which meanders its way to the front entrance.

A double garage lies to the side of the property with parking in front for a couple of vehicles. A gated path at the side of the garages gives access to the front garden.
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Services

Mains services. Gas central heating.

Council Tax

Band F

Energy Efficiency

Rating D

Viewing & Home Report

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