Kirkhill, Kirkgate, Chirnside, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3XL
Sale history
£280,000 in November 2020
The property
Enjoying a lovely location directly opposite the parish church, Kirkhill is a substantial detached, renovated period property which is quietly nestled into a private and leafy position towards the edge of the village. Internally the accommodation extends over three floors and has been adapted in recent years with B&B in mind; the layout of the accommodation is perfectly suited for those seeking such a venture but would work equally as well for those seeking a well-proportioned and versatile family home, which has the further benefit of the local primary school and village amenities within walking distance. The partially walled garden to the front is south facing and provides a lovely area; having been re-landscaped in recent times, this area is well stocked with a variety of colour and interest throughout the year with plenty of room for summer dining and BBQs whilst the area to the rear of the property hosts a large detached garage and private driveway.
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Location
The Scottish Borders village of Chirnside overlooks the Berwickshire farmland that surrounds the meandering River Tweed on its journey to the coastal town of Berwick. Nestled between the Lammermuirs to the north and the Cheviots to the south, the village is a supreme rural location with stunning panoramic views and great countryside walks. The Chirnside community is made up of several village shops, a public house and a delightful community centre. There is also a doctor’s surgery, Post Office and even a fish and chip shop. The primary school, built in the 1930s, is a striking Art Deco listed building, while the wonderful 12th century parish church is rich with local history. The village clock located in front of the community centre stands as memorial, honouring the extraordinary racing achievements of Jim Clark OBE who was born and raised in Chirnside. To the west of the village lies Duns, with its recently built state of the art secondary school, and then on to Kelso, whilst to the east is Ayton and then a little further on to Eyemouth. The nearby A1 provides great road links to Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle to the South, while the mainline station at Berwick-upon-Tweed, less than 20 minutes away, offers superb rail links for commuting.
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Accommodation Summary
Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Five Double Bedrooms (Two with En-suite Shower Rooms), Study Area, Family Bathroom and Separate Shower Room. Full Double Glazing. Good Storage Throughout.
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Key Features
• Lovely Position Opposite the Church • Perfect B&B Opportunity • Ideal Substantial Family Home • Ample Room to Accommodate Working From Home • Detached Garage and Private Parking • Easy To Maintain Partially Walled Garden
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Ground Floor Accommodation
Access from the rear drive via a stable door opens directly into a useful hall with original tessellated mosaic flooring, an ideal boot room. This in turns opens into the utility room with good built in storage and space for fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. A cloakroom lies off with WC and wash hand basin. The breakfasting kitchen is very well appointed and presented in traditional style featuring exposed ceiling beams and terracotta tiled flooring. The modern kitchen units work well with the traditional features and boast a Belfast style sink, tiled splash backs in addition to well considered lighting solutions including under unit lights. Space allows for a slot in range style cooker, dishwasher and fridge. The window to the front ensures good natural light and usefully the room provides plenty of space for every day dining. With two large south facing windows and an outlook over the garden, the lounge is a particularly large room yet still retains a cosy cottage feel thanks to the large recessed multi fuel stove which is set into a feature wall. From here a door gives access to the staircase extending to the first floor whilst a further door towards the rear leads to the light and airy dining room. This is an ideal space for formal or guest dining and enjoys views towards the church thanks to the double aspect windows. Again this is a well-proportioned room and could provide the option of a downstairs double bedroom if required.
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First Floor Accommodation
Three of the five double bedrooms are located at first floor level and all benefit from windows to the front and a sunny southerly aspect. The master bedroom and bedroom two, the largest of the bedrooms, also benefit from well-appointed en-suite shower rooms. Bedroom three boasts newly installed floor to ceiling shelved storage making this room equally well placed for use as a library or study if preferred in addition to the benefit of being positioned next door to the main family bathroom which is tiled to dado height and benefits from a white five piece suite complete with bath, separate corner shower cubicle, WC sink, bidet in addition to an illuminated mirror and long ladder style radiator. Usefully the first floor also provides a lovely study/computer area to the foot of the stairs which extends to the top floor. This is an ideal work environment with plenty of room for a computer desk and with the benefit of a front facing window.
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Second Floor Accommodation
The accommodation at this level is versatile and could provide another two double bedrooms, home office and studio suite, or even perhaps a peaceful sitting room with a separate teenage retreat. Central to both rooms is the shower room which again is fitted with a modern white three piece suite whilst the landing boasts an excellent, newly installed storage unit.
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Measurements
Breakfasting Kitchen 4.63m x 3.09m (18’2” x 10’1”) Sitting Room 6.17m x 4.57m (20’3” x 15’0”) Dining Room 4.33m x 3.51m (14’2” x 11’6”) Master Bedroom 4.96m x 3.61m (16’10” x 11’1”) Bedroom Two 4.74m x 3.76m (15’6” x 12’4”) Bedroom Three 3.68m x 3.30m (12’1” x 10’9”) Study Area 3.75m x 2.61m (12’3” x 8’7”) Bedroom Four 4.03m x 3.76m (13’3” x 12’4”) Bedroom Five 3.76m x 3.54m (12’4” x 11’7”)
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External
The partially walled garden lies to the front of the property and as such enjoys a sunny southerly aspect as well as the backdrop of the church opposite. The garden is well stocked, making for a wildlife friendly space and provides an ideal solution for those seeking some outside space to enjoy without too much maintenance. There is plenty of space on the decking for summer dining, BBQs and social gatherings. Water tap. Garden shed, coal bunker and log store.
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Garage and Parking
A lengthy gated gravelled driveway extends to the rear of the property with space for several cars. The detached single garage has a remote roller door to the front, and double glazed window to the side, provides excellent additional storage and benefits from mains electricity, power points and light. A rear pedestrian door allows direct access to/from the garden and drive.
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Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Double glazing. Oil central heating.
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Additional Information
aerials and sockets are installed in all bedrooms. All carpets and fitted floor coverings together with the dishwasher will be included in the sale.
| Council Tax Band | F |
| Total Floor Area | 211 m2 |
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