Apt 5, 19 The Square, Kelso

20th & Sunday 21st April 12 noon – 4pm *

Whinfield Cottage is a particularly attractive south facing property of tremendous charm and character in an enviable idyllic rural situation which is nonetheless highly accessible being some mile and a quarter from the A7 (a pleasant 20 minute walk) and within only a few minutes drive of the nearby towns of Selkirk and Hawick, with an excellent bus service to Hawick, Edinburgh and Carlisle.

Renovated and extended to tremendous effect, it offers exceptionally spacious and beautifully presented versatile accommodation on two levels with a particularly high degree of privacy and lovely open outlooks. The layout would lend itself to the creation of a ‘Granny Flat’ or Bed & Breakfast opportunity if desired and there is also a large detached Studio, ideal for use as a workshop, office etc. There is ample off-road parking and a sheltered, mature enclosed garden with large suntrap patio area.

Whinfield Cottage is located within easy reach of the village of Ashkirk which boasts a popular restaurant and fine Golf Course. It is well situated for easy access to the main Borders towns – with their individual characters and facilities - and is also only a few minutes drive from the former County Town of Selkirk which lies within the prime catchment area of the Central Borders.

The town itself has retained its county charm and has a good range of recreational and educational facilities, restaurants, shops and a scenic golf course and the very highly regarded Primary School at Lilliesleaf nearby is also with very eash reach.

The area is also well known for its wide variety of countryside, walks, cycling, superb fishing and is excellent horse riding country, surrounded by rolling hills close to the largely undiscovered Ettrick and Yarrow valleys providing some of the most glorious scenery in the Borders.

Travelling south from Selkirk on the A7 for approximately 5 miles, pass the sign for Ashkirk on the right hand side. After another half a mile approximately take the first left hand turn into a narrow road where there is a small cluster of modern bungalows. Travel for one and a quarter miles, with Whinfield Cottage situated on the left.

Vestibule, Hall, Very spacious Lounge/Dining Room (Open Fire), Fully Fitted Dining Kitchen with Separate Preparation Kitchen adjacent, Formal Dining Room/Home Office, Large Garden Room, Utility Room, Downstairs WC, Master Bedroom (En-suite Shower Room), Two further Bedrooms, Well Presented Family Bathroom. Detached Studio/Workshop built in style to match the cottage.

The house is surrounded by a white painted picket fence, a gate to the front opening to a mono blocked pathway which leads to the front door. External light.

3.00 x 1.05 m

A part glazed door opens to the vestibule with coat hooks to one side and attractive painted timber panelling, with high gloss slate tiling used to great effect which continues through to the hall beyond. Alarm system.

2.85 x 1.66 m

A timber door opens to the hall which has good light levels from a Velux towards the rear and with pendant light fitting and radiator to one side. Double power point.

8.00 x 5.05 m

A stunning room, with a dual aspect having two windows to the front and two to the side, a most attractive focal point provided by an open working fireplace with decorative cast iron grate and highly polished cast iron surround. There is ample space for a large dining table and chairs towards the far end, with high quality oak flooring finishing the effect. Two ceiling light fittings. Three radiators. TV and telephone points. One single and four double power points.

4.40 x 3.75 m

A particularly attractive dining kitchen fitted with an extensive range of cream ‘Shaker’ style units very much in keeping with the feel of the property and incorporating a “Creda” halogen hob with fan assisted oven below and illuminated chimney style extractor hood above, a double Belfast sink sitting below a deeply recessed window overlooking the back garden. This room also has a dual aspect with a further window to the front. Timber panelling to dado, with complimentary large ceramic floor tiles. “Zanussi” dishwasher. Recessed under unit halogen lighting. Ceiling spotlights. Four double power points and appliance points. Radiator. TV point.

5.33 x 1.80 m

A door from the rear of the kitchen opens to this useful separate secondary preparation kitchen, which again enjoys good levels of natural light, and is fitted with a range of units matching those in the kitchen to provide useful additional storage space, incorporating four glazed display units and a circular stainless steel sink with ceramic tiled splash-back. “Boulter” combi boiler. Radiator. Recessed spotlight fittings. Part glazed door opening to the utility room at the rear. Large ceramic floor tiling continuing through from the kitchen. Three double power points.

5.60 x 2.80 m

(18’3” x 8’6”)Presently utilised as a home office, and equally suitable for a variety of other uses such as tv room, this is conveniently situated adjacent to the secondary kitchen with a window to the front and wood effect flooring. Decorative coving. Three ceiling light fittings. Two radiators. Four double power points.

5.25 x 4.65 m

A particularly attractive hexagonal garden room with a part glazed door giving direct access to the patio to one side, glazed to the west end and enjoying afternoon and evening sun with the windows fitted with bespoke Thomas Sanderson hardwood shutters. Large floor tiles complimenting those in the kitchen. Ceiling fan fitting. Recessed spotlight. Two radiators cleverly concealed behind bespoke doors matching the surrounding storage units and book shelves. Two wall light fittings. Two TV points. Eight double power points.

3.00 x 2.00 m

A useful utility room with a part glazed door opening to the patio and a triple window affording a lovely outlook to the rear, with ample built-in storage cupboards and space and plumbing for tumble drier and washing machine. Attractively finished limed timber panelling with recessed spotlight fittings and terracotta floor tiles. Radiator. Three double power points and appliance points. DOWNSTAIRS WC 1.70m x 1.70m (max) (5’6” x 5’6”)A usefully located downstairs wc with under stairs storage cupboard, with pedestal washbasin and recessed modesty window to the rear providing light and ventilation. Ceramic floor tiles. Radiator. Wall light fitting.

A carpeted staircase with attractive white painted turned timber banisters leads to an unusually large landing and corridor with really good levels of lighting having a large Velux window to the rear and two dormer windows to the front and with extensive eaves storage space. Timber effect flooring. Three pendant light fittings. Radiator. Double power point.

5.00 x 3.75 m

A very charming and attractively presented double bedroom again with a dual aspect having a dormer window to the front taking in views to the surrounding Borders countryside and an additional side window which is west facing again overlooking the garden and onto fields beyond. A part coombed ceiling adds to its character, and the wood effect flooring continues through from the hall. Pendant light fitting. Radiator. One single and three double power points. TV point.

2.30 x 1.65 m

A well presented en-suite facility fitted with a washbasin set into storage unit, wc and large shower cubicle with contemporary tiling, clear pivoting door and mains pressure “Mira” shower. Large ceramic floor tiles. Radiator. Extractor fan. Recessed spotlight fitting.

5.60 x 3.60 m

A very generously sized double bedroom again with part coombed ceiling and a dual aspect, a dormer window to the front and two windows to the side with fabulous rural views south and east towards the Eildon Hills. Two built-in wardrobes. Wood effect flooring which continues from the hall. Radiator. Pendant light fitting. Three double power points.

3.07 x 2.25 m

A bright bedroom also with part coombed ceilings and a large Velux window to the rear with wood effect flooring. Radiator. Pendant light fitting. Two double power points.

2.50 x 2.30 m

A really charming bright and airy bathroom fitted with a four piece suite comprising roll-top enamelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, wc, washbasin set into storage unit and separate tiled shower cubicle with mains pressure shower. Quirky storage cupboard and sanded and varnished timber flooring. Recessed spotlight fittings. Radiator.

WORKSHOP/STUDIO 7.05m x 3.25m (23’0” x 10’6”)A detached workshop with potential for use as an art or music studio or similar if required, with windows to the front and rear, stainless steel sink and drainer and an extensive range of wall and base storage units ideal for workshop use and with recessed spotlight fittings. There is extensive attic storage space as well, with light shed by a small window to the front gable end. Ample power points. Separate alarm system operating for this building with controls within the main part of the house. Circuit breaker. Fuse box. Electric panel heater.

There is a lovely cottage style front garden enclosed by a white picket fence, and the property benefits from a fully enclosed extensive mature back garden which provides a secure environment for children and pets, the area immediately adjacent to the house being mono blocked to provide a lovely sheltered and particularly private external seating/barbecue area with a raised dining section to one side. The remainder of the garden is laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature cherry trees, shrubs, hedging and evergreens and perennials providing colour throughout much of the year. External light. External tap. Decorative waterfall feature.

External log store with lighting and additional st m

The fitted floor coverings and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale. Other white good may be available by negotiation.

Council Tax Band F.

Mains water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Double glazing. Mains electricity.

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PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Asking Price £305,000 should be submitted to the Selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225 999, Fax 01573 229888. 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. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.

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.