Little House, Chirnside

Dating from the late 1800’s, Little House is a remarkably handsome Victorian property which is nestled quietly into the village and close to all local amenities. Don’t be fooled by the name; The Little House ironically offers particularly spacious family accommodation which provides a wealth of charm and traditional features; having been lovingly cared for and maintained this period property also offers modern conveniences such as double glazing, oil central heating and stylishly fitted kitchen and bathrooms. The typically symmetrical architecture of the property is elegant and understated whilst also ensuring a balanced internal layout which offers a degree of flexibility and lends itself perfectly to modern family life. Quietly nestled within its own private grounds, The Little House is accessed via a private drive and enjoys a wonderfully sheltered position; the landscaped grounds extend on all sides and boast a sunny south and westerly aspect.

Location

Local shopping, primary and nursery schooling is available at Chirnside with the main shops and the east coast rail connection some 12 miles away at Berwick upon Tweed. The county town of Duns is five miles west with its recently built state of the art secondary school whilst Edinburgh is approx 50 miles and one hour by car via the A1. The area is famous for country pursuits with fishing on the nearby Whiteadder Water and the famous River Tweed and provides ideal walking and horse country in the Cheviot and Lammermuir hills.

Highlights

•Particularly elegant Georgian property
•Wonderfully private setting
•Wrap around gardens
•Centre of the village
•A great mix of traditional and modern styles
•A fabulous family home

Accommodation Summary

Entrance vestibule, hall, lounge, family/sitting room, dining kitchen, rear hall/utility, bathroom, three principal bedrooms, study/ bedroom four and shower room.

Accommodation

The useful entrance vestibule opens to the main hallway which ensures a lovely warm welcome and useful built in storage. The principal public rooms lie to either side of the hall; the lounge is a wonderfully proportioned room which is flooded with natural light and enjoys a lovely outlook over the garden, thanks to the triple windows extending to two sides (complete with working shutters). A lovely focal point to the room is provided by the log burning stove which is set into stone fireplace. Again enjoying a garden aspect to the front (windows with working shutters), the sitting/family room is a wonderfully traditional room with impressive open fireplace and an unusual ‘arts and crafts’ style press. Perfect for family dining or social gatherings, the family dining kitchen is a great social space; the kitchen having been finished in farmhouse style with a great range of units incorporating a Belfast sink whilst the open plan dining area boasts windows to two sides and a cosy log burning stove. Extending off, the rear hall gives access to the gardens and provides a useful utility area. Usefully on the ground floor there is a very well appointed bathroom which is finished in contemporary style with partially tiled walls, timber wainscoting and useful built in vanity storage.

A beautifully crafted timber staircase extends to the upper floor which hosts up to four double bedrooms depending on requirements. Boasting impressive proportions, the master bedroom offers great built in storage and an ornate fireplace. The dual aspect windows command views that take in The Cheviots in the distance. Bedroom two, again a bright and airy double room also with fireplace connects to bedroom four or home office if preferred; this is easily a double bedroom but would also provide a peaceful work environment for those based at home. Bedroom three is particularly traditional with a vaulted style ceiling and exposed ceiling beams. Velux windows to both sides and a low level rear window ensure good light. Finally, the shower room on the upper floor is modern with a corner shower cubicle and glass wash bowl with storage below.

External

The expertly manicured gardens extend around the property on all sides; wonderfully established and well stocked, the gardens boast great privacy and provide colour and interest all year round, The outside space incorporates large areas of lawn with planted beds and borders, private seating areas, summer house and two garden ponds connected by a pretty water feature.

The generous gravelled driveway provides an expanse of parking and leads to the detached timber garage

Services

Mains services. Double glazing. Oil central heating

Council Tax

Band E

Energy Efficiency

Rating F

Viewing & Home Report

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Price & Marketing Policy

Offers over £410,000are 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.