West Cottage, Marlfield, Near Coldstream, TD12

Set within only a few miles of Coldstream, West Cottage boasts an enviable semi-rural position, surrounded by beautiful open farmland, this pretty period cottage offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a home in the country. Occupying a sizeable plot extending to approximately ¼ acre, West Cottage offers fantastic gardens which have been thoughtfully created and lovingly nurtured by the present owners for over twenty years; an exciting space for gardening enthusiasts and an equally enchanting area for young family. The cottage enjoys a south facing aspect with the interior boasting great natural light; maintained to an excellent standard and offering a number of well-considered upgrades including modern kitchen and bathroom fittings plus a clever dual fuel heating system.

Marlfield enjoys easy access to local towns and villages with Coldstream, Duns and Kelso all being within easy driving distance, ensuring convenient access to amenities and schooling. Good local road and rail infrastructure also provides easy commuter links for those seeking to create a balance between rural living and city working.

Location

Coldstream itself is well known as the gateway to Scotland and is set on the banks of the River Tweed with beautiful walks along the riverside and in the nearby Hirsel Country Estate. Local sports include an 18-hole golf course at the Hirsel, tennis courts horse riding and fishing on the Tweed. It also provides easy access to large variety of walks within the Northumberland National Park and lovely unspoilt beaches on the Berwickshire coast. Coldstream town offers good primary schools and easy access to secondary schools, a variety of shops and is well placed for easy commuting to both Edinburgh and Newcastle via the mainline station at Berwick upon Tweed only 20 minutes away.

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Highlights

•Beautiful semi rural location
•Peace and tranquility
•Pretty period cottage
•Gardens of approx. ¼ acre
•Detached garage
•Modern kitchen and bathroom
•Multi fuel stove

Accommodation Summary

Entrance Porch, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom, Three Double Bedrooms and Shower Room.

Accommodation

The sunny south facing lounge is a restful and relaxing space with large windows to the front and a feature fireplace housing the recessed multi fuel stove. Branching off is the breakfasting kitchen; upgraded in recent years to include a fantastic range of cabinetry with built in appliances and ample space for dining table next to the window overlooking the gardens. With access from both the kitchen and the lounge, the dining room is a particularly sunny room; a flexible space that could also be utilised as a home office or additional sitting room; stairs extend off to the upper floor. The ground floor accommodation connects to the gardens via the practical and well appointed utility room with useful cloakroom and WC off.


Bedrooms one and two each boast large dormer windows to the front which capture the super rural outlooks. The main bedroom features extensive built in wardrobes with a through door into a large store room which houses the water tank etc. The third double bedroom lies peacefully to the rear, currently used as a home office and next door to the modern and well planned shower room.

External

Extending to approximately ¼ acre, the enchanting gardens are a gardeners paradise. Thoughtfully planted and well stocked to provide a particularly established and private space with colour and interest all year round. Currently landscaped to provide productive vegetable plots, a fruit garden fish pond plus herbaceous beds and borders with lawned paths meandering their way through the different sections. A timber summer house is well placed in the back corner to provide a tranquil seating area.

Vehicular gates to the side of the cottage lead to the detached timber garage with light and power. Hardstanding to the front and side provide multi vehicular parking.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Double glazing. Oil central heating plus solid fuel heating.

Council Tax

Band C

Energy Efficiency

Rating D

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 £270,000 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, 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.