9 Springfield Drive, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3BA

The property

An exciting opportunity to purchase this immaculately presented detached family house on this desirable estate on the edge of Duns. Although it is already a fairly modern build, built just over 20 years ago, it has been renovated throughout to a high standard. The dining kitchen has been refitted with a sleek modern handless kitchen with quality fitted integrated appliances including induction hob, double oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer with a handy utility room and wc off the kitchen. Other upgrades include modern fitted bathroom, industrial style on-trend lighting and a free-standing wood-burning stove which is a feature in the centre of the spacious living room with a bay at one end and patio doors at the other. The property is an idea family home with ample space for entertaining family and friends which can spill out into the garden. The garden offers a few surprises the unassuming garage has been converted to create games room / chill out area / bar opening out into the enclosed private garden which is mainly laid to lawn and has a hot tub. There is a quality timber-built workshop tucked out the way around the side with several external power points. The front garden is open with neat lawns and a driveway / parking towards to the once garage (now split) with the garage door opening to a storage area with a water tap. Mains Electricity, Gas and Water Council Tax: Band F Rating: Band C Situated on the very edge of the picturesque town of Duns, backing onto farmland. Duns has a good selection of shops, restaurants and a great variety of recreational facilities, including a golf course, swimming pool, rugby club, football club, bowling club, gym and children's play centre. Other amenities include an excellent medical centre, several denominations of churches, 2 petrol stations with vehicle repairs, an independent builders' merchants, garden centre and a comprehensive range of other businesses and services located on the industrial estate and throughout the town. However, most supermarkets also offer a good delivery service. There is a modern state-of-the-art High School and a new primary school which opened in 2017. A nearby tourist attraction is a museum dedicated to the famous Formula One driver Jim Clark that reopened in 2019 after being extensively renovated. The surrounding areas are very popular with salmon fishing on the River Tweed, trout fishing on local lochs and rivers along with grouse and pheasant shooting at several local estates. Other nearby attractions include the 14th century Duns Castle and Wedderburn Castle, both wedding and events venues and Manderston House; an opulent Edwardian country house with its famous silver staircase and gardens that are open to the public. Transport and getting around: Duns is located on the A6105, between Berwick upon Tweed to the East and Galashiels to the west. Both these towns offer rail links to Edinburgh, the line from Berwick being the main East Coast Mainline. There is a good bus service to both Berwick and Galashiels as well as other local destinations. By car, Edinburgh is approx. 49 miles, with Newcastle to the South being approx. 77 miles. Both these cities offer excellent airport facilities.