An Tigh Ur, Lintlaw, Duns

An Tigh Ur, translating from Gaelic as ‘The New House’ is a remarkable, individually designed eco house. Built in 2008, the concept and design of the building is well ahead of the curve in terms of sustainability; some truly impressive design features combine to create an extremely low energy, low cost home. For those seeking a lifestyle opportunity, they don’t come much better than this; occupying a plot of just under an acre there is ample opportunity to be self-sufficient or simply enough room to create a wonderful family environment, all positioned amidst the stunning Berwickshire landscape and still only a short drive of Duns. The impressive studio within the garden offers obvious solutions for those working from home; a great dedicated work environment which can be kept completely separate from the home environment. Whilst surrounded by open countryside and with a lovely rural feel, there are still easy connections to Edinburgh, Newcastle and The South via the East Coast rail-line with nearby stations at both Reston and Berwick- Upon Tweed; a winning combination of country and convenience.

Location

Lintlaw is a small rural community consisting of a handful of individual detached properties, farm cottages and a working farm. Located approximately six miles west of Duns and four miles from Chirnside with both offering a range of local amenities and schooling.
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Highlights

•Eco house- low energy, low cost
•One off design
•Many clever design features
•Grounds of just under an acre
•Dedicated studio/home office
•Fabulous rural setting

Accommodation Summary

Entrance Hall, Reception Hall, Lounge, Dining Kitchen with walk in Larder, Utility Room, Boot Room, Bedroom Four, Shower Room, Galleried Landing, Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room and Dressing Room, Two further Double Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. Gated Driveway and Detached Garage.

Eco Credentials

An Tigh Ur has been designed to be as sustainable and economically efficiency as possible with minimal environmental impact. Its credentials are impressive and have been particularly well considered. Immediately obvious is the expanse of glass on the south facing elevation of the property; much of this glass lies over the central staircase which has been designed to act as a heat sink, this combines internally with a heat recovery system. Photovoltiac panels feed back into the grid with a 3 monthly payback whist further solar panels provide constant hot water from April – September and back up hot water throughout the winter months. The levels of insulation are well above average and the double glazing units are Argon filled. All of these features, plus more, combine to create a particularly efficient and low cost home.

The ethos is continued within the garden grounds which extend to just under an acre; currently offering a particularly well stocked kitchen garden with more than enough room for further vegetable plots, fruit trees, Polly tunnel etc, all of which provide a fantastic opportunity to live a self-sufficient lifestyle if desired.

Accommodation

The well planned layout and level of accommodation is perfectly suited to a family or perhaps a couple looking for space to cater for visiting friends and family. The glazed entrance hall opens to a particularly welcoming open plan reception hall with galleried landing over and the lounge and dining kitchen opening off. The lounge which features the multi fuel stove also boasts bi-folding doors to the south side which open to a covered seating area whilst the floor to ceiling windows look to the west with a super view of the garden. To the far side of the reception hall the family dining kitchen is a particularly social space; a lovely dining area lies in front of the floor to ceiling glazed south facing wall with further side facing windows over the drive. The kitchen has been sympathetically fitted with a great range of units with the further benefit of a walk in larder/pantry, utility room plus a boot room. Also on the ground floor is the fourth bedroom, a restful double room with a dual garden aspect and built in wardrobes. Usefully the ground floor shower room lies next door with a modern white three piece suite; a great ground floor bedroom suite for guests or those requiring ground level accommodation.

The central staircase extends to a galleried landing on the first floor with glass balustrade allowing an aspect over the reception hall below and with the large ceiling windows above. The master bedroom enjoys good natural light with dual aspect windows, a great walk in dressing room and very well appointed en-suite shower room. Bedroom two and three are both bright and spacious double rooms, each with a lovey garden and rural aspect plus built in wardrobes. These bedrooms are served by the main family bathroom which has a white four piece suite including bath with shower over and bidet.

Garden Studio/Home Office

Well placed within the gardens towards the rear of the property and enjoying a peaceful spot. This is a substantial structure which is fully insulated and has full power. The fully glazed west facing elevation allows for a super garden outlook and sun throughout the day, with central glazed entry door and side windows. Currently utilised as an artist’s studio but with obvious scope to cater for those who work from home and in search of a dedicated work environment.

External

Extending to just under an acre, the grounds are a gardeners paradise; beautifully tended and landscaped into different sections including neat lawns, a wildlife/orchard area, fish pond, a wooded copse and well considered seating areas. The planted beds and borders have been well considered for year round interest. The kitchen garden is particularly productive and incorporates a selection or raised beds. Pollytunnel and greenhouse. There is endless scope for those looking to live off the land and be self-sufficient; even room to keep chickens or such like if desired.
The gated entrance gives secure access to the property on to a sizeable driveway which leads to the detached garage towards the rear of the property.

Services

Mains water. Private drainage. Argon filled double glazing. Heating via a stand-alone multi fuel stove within the lounge and a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system throughout. Hot water via solar panels.

Council Tax

Band F

Energy Efficiency

Rating C

Viewing & Home Report

A virtual tour is available on Hastings Legal web and YouTube channel - please view this before booking a viewing in person. The Home Report can be downloaded from our website www.hastingslegal.co.uk or requested by email enq@hastingslegal.co.uk

Alternatively or to register your interest or request further information, call 01573 225999 - lines open 7 days a week including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Price & Marketing Policy

Offers over £495,000 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, Fax 01573 229888 Email - Enq@hastingslegal.co.uk. 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.