An elegant five-bedroom detached house in the Scottish Borders
This beautiful country home is situated within the central Borders, in the charming village of Sunlaws, just two miles outside Kelso. Framing this grand home is a stunning countryside backdrop, with far-reaching southerly views from the beautifully landscaped garden stretching over the Schloss Roxburgh Golf Hotel and 18-hole course, and landmarks including the Roxburgh Viaduct spanning the River Teviot, and the glorious Eildon Hills beyond.
The property provides all a modern buyer could wish for – with a choice of public rooms for family, entertaining, dining and relaxing, the Georgian-inspired property has a stunning garden room extension; running the width of the property and linking the kitchen, dining room and lounge to create an open-plan aspect. The current owners have added well-designed renovations such as the solid wood kitchen with a granite counter and a stylish island unit, and clever storage with integrated appliances.
Property details
12 Bowmont Court, Kelso, TD5 8JY
Offers over £850,000
5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms
A spacious family home
On the ground floor there are four reception rooms, a study, a cloak and boot room and a separate utility room. A beautiful oak staircase leads to the first floor which has an excellent amount light and views over the gardens and neighbouring landscape. A generous master suite sits at the rear of the property and includes a shower room and dressing room, with two additional ensuite bedrooms ideal for guests, two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Externally, the property has a spacious driveway, allowing for ample parking space, and a double garage. There is a manicured lawn with conifers and hedging. A retaining wall with stone steps leads down to a stretch of patio, extending round the periphery of the property, with a fantastic outdoor kitchen set to one side, ideal for hosting e al fresco events and entertaining with adjacent pizza oven and opening onto the main terrace to the rear.
Local amenities
Heiton is a charming village, lying approximately two miles from the vibrant town of Kelso; with the Sunlaws development opening to the edge of the village, and just a short drive to town. The area is well connected via the A698, with easy links to Edinburgh, as well as nearby towns Kelso and Jedburgh. Heiton is under 30 minutes’ drive from the Borders rail link to Edinburgh.
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This article appeared in the August 2022 issue of the ESPC magazine. Find out more about the ESPC magazine and read the latest issue online.