3 Bedrooms Cottage for sale in Rose Cottage, Wester Wooden, Eckford TD5 | £ 164,000
Overview
| Price: | £ 164,000 |
|---|---|
| Contract type: | For Sale |
| Type: | Cottage |
| County: | Scottish Borders |
| Town: | Kelso |
| Postcode: | TD5 |
| Address: | Rose Cottage, Wester Wooden, Eckford TD5 |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
Property Description
Character country cottage in idyllic setting - an enviable holiday home or lifestyle change as a main residence. The peaceful position is perfect for a balance between quiet country living, while still remain extremely well connected to further Border towns and with swift access via the A68 to both Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Full of character and charm, the aptly named Rose Cottage sits just out with the village of Eckford - surrounded by idyllic, rolling countryside and offering a particularly tranquil spot within the Scottish Borders. Built around 1870 and completely renovated in recent years, this striking red sandstone cottage has a chocolate box appeal; with bright and well-presented accommodation, a welcoming and comfortable feel throughout, and a mature cottage garden with good privacy and southerly sun - making it an enviable holiday home, or a perfect for a change of pace as a peaceful country residence.
Location
Eckford is a small village with a population of approximately 45 nestling in the foothills of the Cheviots, lying midway between Kelso and Jedburgh some 6 miles distant. The nearby village of Morebattle has a primary school, general store, butchers, post office, hotel/pub and The Teviot Water Gardens and Smokery is nearby. Kelso, one of the most attractive and unspoiled towns in the Borders offers good educational and sporting facilities and many quality shops. Activities available locally include hill walking, fishing and golf at the championship standard course at The Roxburghe. An excellent location for walking and quiet country pursuits with wooded hills behind and the nearby Bowmont Forest providing ample scope for woodland walks.
Directions
Eckford lies off the A698 Kelso to Hawick road and is easily accessed from Edinburgh by the A68. From the Kelso direction after The Teviot Water Gardens, Near Kalemouth take the road signed for Eckford with Wester Wooden on the outskirts of the village down a drive to Wester Wooden, with Rose Cottage the third on the right.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall, Living Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Sunroom, Cloakroom, Principal Bedroom with Adjoining Bedroom/Dressing Room/Study, Second Double Bedroom, Shower Room.
On the ground floor, a cosy living room sits to the front with plenty of space for furnishings and a fitted multi fuel stove providing a lovely focal point. A fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar sits to the rear, with the original stripped flooring and a feature fireplace. The adjoining extension hosts a spacious sun room - perfect for enjoying the garden and ideal as an entertaining space. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is well proportioned with lovely outlooks across the fields and a connecting single bedroom, also suitable as a dressing room, nursery or study. A further comfortable double bedroom sits to the rear, with the shower room across the landing also in excellent presentation with useful storage.
Highlights
•Location – those views! With an idyllic, open countryside aspect, the property still remains extremely well connected to Kelso and Jedburgh, as well as the A68 linking to Edinburgh and Newcastle.
•Holiday Home – previously run as a successful holiday home, it is well placed for rental purposes being set in such a popular area for fishing, walking and cycling, all on the doorstep!
•Features – lovely retained features give Rose Cottage that character feel, with original fireplaces, stripped doors and floors, and astragal paned windows all in keeping with the period of the property.
External
To the front, a gravelled drive allows parking for two vehicles, with planted borders, enclosed fencing and a wood store. To the rear, a quaint cottage garden opens from the sun room, with further rear access. The garden is well kept and fairly low maintenance; with neat lawn, mature beds, paving and a garden shed.
Additional Information
All carpets, floor coverings, curtains and blinds, lights and light fittings, all kitchen and utility appliances and the garden shed are included in the sale. Furnishings are available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating, supplemented by multi fuel stove. Double Glazing.
Energy Efficiency
Band F
Council Tax
Band B.
Viewing & Home Report
To arrange a viewing or request a copy of the Home Report contact the selling agents, Hastings Property on lines open until 10pm 7 days a week.
Price & Marketing Policy
Offers are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, , Fax . 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.
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.
Property Location
Property Marketed by Hastings and Co - Borders Property and Legal
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