West Cottage Howpark Road, Grantshouse,

Idyllically positioned within the heart of the Berwickshire landscape, West Cottage is your typically sought after home in the country. The semi detached cottage sits within its own extensive garden grounds extending to approximately 0.29 acres, which incorporate an area of woodland to the side and a small burn running along the front. This much loved cottage has served the current vendors as their second home for many years but it does now require further upgrading and renovation – a wonderful prospect for those seeking the opportunity to renovate to their own style and specification with endless opportunities to create a fabulous forever country home and plenty of space to further extend

Whilst the location offers peace and tranquillity in abundance, there are still excellent connections to other towns and villages as well as Edinburgh or Newcastle for those who are looking for a more rural surrounding whilst still retaining good commuting links. Whilst it cannot be seen or heard from the cottage, the A1 trunk road is less than a mile away giving easy access North and South and the new train station at Reston (opened in 2022) is no more than a few minutes by car and offers regular connections in to Edinburgh City centre. What is there not to love; a magnificent location, great transport connections and a rare opportunity for renovation.

Location

West Cottage lies around a mile from the village of Grantshouse and is located along a quiet country lane with open farmland on all sides. The road past West Cottage towards Eyemouth meanders up the slope, flanked by farmland to what is a magnificent vista taking in the rugged East coast shore line as far as the eye can see.

Grantshouse is a quiet Berwickshire village, accessed off the A1, just ten miles north of the harbour town of Eyemouth, where there is a high school, and some eight miles from the lovely village of Coldingham which has great local amenities and the fantastic ‘Blue Flag’ Coldingham Beach, A short distance north is the village of St Abbs where there is a wonderful Nature Reserve and Bird Sanctuary. The cliff top walk from Coldingham to St. Abbs is simply stunning and is highly recommended. The area also boasts some of the best diving in the UK and attracts divers from all over the world. Ten miles south, along the A1, is the historic walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed with a main line train station, while Edinburgh is within easy driving distance to the north. Nearby Reston Station is now open and provides further excellent commuter rail access to Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Directions

Travelling south on the A1 continue through Grantshouse before turning left off the A1 sign posted ‘The Cedar Café’. Take the country lane to the right hand side of the Cedar Café and continue on this road for approximately ½ mile. West Cottage is the first dwelling on the left hand side.
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Highlights

•Fabulous country setting
•Extensive grounds including woodland
•Excellent opportunity for renovation and upgrading
•Lots of space to further extend
•Accessible location with good nearby transport links

Accommodation

The cottage has been extended to the front and side to incorporate a very useful entrance porch and garden room extending off – this room has been designed to make the very most of the peaceful setting and outlooks over the private grounds. Entering the original part of the cottage, the lounge is a lovely traditional room with beamed ceiling, open coal fire and large deep sill windows to the front with look towards the burning which runs through the front garden. A door from the lounge opens to the adjoining kitchen which boasts dual aspect windows and is currently fitted with a range of units. An open staircase from here leads to the upper floor which hosts a large double bedroom with dormer windows commanding a fine view, landing area and rear store room. Bedrooms two and three are both located at ground floor level, off the central hall; both bright double rooms one with an outlook to the front and another to the rear. The cottage is served by a centrally positioned bathroom with shower over the bath.

External

The garden grounds certainly don’t disappoint; the extensive area to the side of the cottage extends up the hillside and incorporates an area of woodland. A grass track meanders up the hillside to a well positioned bench at the top which is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the surroundings. The main areas of garden immediately surrounding the cottage are mainly grass with the front and side section offering a lovely useable area – ripe for further landscaping and with the burn running through. There is also the benefit of a useful workshop and external store.
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Services

Mains electric. Private water and drainage

Council Tax

Band A

Energy Efficiency

Rating G

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

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Price & Marketing Policy

Offers over £155,000 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.