2 bed detached bungalow for sale in St Abbs
Che Sera Sera - This could well be the opportunity you have been waiting for to embrace a carefree coastal lifestyle, with this detached bungalow boasting a wonderful position within the highly sought after fishing village of St Abbs. Perhaps unassuming from first impressions, this particularly endearing and tastefully upgraded bungalow certainly does offer more than meets the eye; with a lovely open plan layout, a seamless indoor/outdoor connection and an enchanting garden complete with a Thai inspired sitooterie and a substantial timber cabin/studio. With the gardens extending around the bungalow on all sides, there are ample opportunities to further extend the bungalow if desired; from the rear garden there is a superb view of the rugged coastline that surrounds St Abbs, with any future extension to the property likely to further capitalise on this. The substantial timber cabin in the rear garden has been a worthwhile addition; a great outdoor room suitable for many uses and currently offering a fantastic solution to home working.
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Location
St Abbs is a small, picturesque fishing village situated at the foot of the St Abbs Head Nature Reserve. Centred around the Harbour with views out to sea, the properties within the village date from around the early eighteen hundreds with amenities in the village including a local village shop, post office and café. Outdoor pursuits are plentiful in this area and include walking, bird watching, diving and fishing.
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Highlights
• Highly Desirable Location • Tastefully Upgraded & Modernised • Enchanting and Endearing • Great Indoor/Outdoor Connection • Thai Inspired Sitooterie and Timber Cabin • Ample Opportunities for Further Extension
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Accommodation Summary
Entrance Hall, Large Open Plan Lounge/Dining/Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms and Shower Room. Large Attic. Double Garage and Gated Driveway
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Accommodation
Positioned unassumingly to the rear of the bungalow, the open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen is a real gem; having been reconfigured to create a wonderfully social open plan space where friends and family can come together. With double doors opening to the sheltered rear garden, there is a lovely connection between the inside and outside spaces, not to mention great levels of light and lots of privacy. The lounge enjoys a cosy, homely ambience with a log burning stove creating a wonderful focal point, whilst the dining area with bay window offers ample space for a large table and chairs. The tasteful kitchen is centred around a large island and offers a great range of cabinetry with built in appliances. Both bedrooms are bright and airy double rooms, each with a peaceful aspect over the surrounding gardens and are served by the well appointed, modern shower room. From the hallway a hatch gives access to large attic space, which, with relevant permissions could offer fantastic potential to extend the property.
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External
An enchanting, cleverly designed garden extends around the bungalow on all sides, with the main area commanding an uninterrupted open outlook over the adjoining farmland at the rear. With excellent levels of privacy and a sunny sheltered aspect, the gardens are well stocked to provide year round colour and interest. To the rear, the Thai inspired Sitooterie is the perfect alfresco dining spot, with a view of the coastline beyond the village. The timber cabin lies off to the side, a substantial structure that will lend itself to many uses, currently offering a peaceful work from home environment. There is also a greenhouse for those keen to grow their own The gated private drive opens to a multi car driveway with the detached double garage lying beyond. With an up and over vehicular door to the front, the garage also provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.
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Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage,. Double glazing. Electric Heating.
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Council Tax
Band D
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Energy Effieincy
Rating D
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Directions
What3words gives a location reference which is accurate to within three metres squared. The location reference for this property is ///curtail.keyboard.truckload
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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.
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Price & Marketing Policy
Offers over £275,000 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, Fax 01573 229888 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.
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Marketed by
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Hastings Legal - Property Department
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01573 922603
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28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH
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Property reference: E484151
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Borders at a glance*
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Average selling price
£232,155
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Median time to sell
25 days
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Average % of Home Report achieved
100.4%
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Most popular property type
3 bedroom house