11 Main Street, Heiton, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8JR

LOCATION

The village of Heiton is some two miles west of the attractive and popular town of Kelso, which lies at the meeting point of the Tweed and Teviot rivers, is one of the most attractive and unspoiled towns in the Borders. Notable features are the 12th Century Abbey, the Flemish style cobbled square, Floors Castle and the old bridge across the Tweed. The town has good educational and sporting facilities and many quality shops. The area has much to offer those interested in country pursuits with fishing on the Tweed and is an increasingly sought after location within the Borders.

ENTRANCE

A paved stone entrance path leads to the front door with pebbled borders and established mature plantings to side and quintessential country cottage with picket fence draped with ivy and climbing plants. Central entrance with sandstone quoins and part-glazed timber entrance door with decorative Art Deco style leaded glass leading to:-

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE

Fitted coir matted entrance. Ceiling light fitting. Meter cupboard. Fifteen pane glazed door with occasional bottle glass to hall.

HALL

Extending to kitchen with lovely outlooks to the garden beyond. And matching doors leading off to front rooms. Walk-in cloaks cupboard with shelving and interior light. Further shelved storage. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light fitting. Double power point.

LIVING ROOM

3.34 m X 4.87 m / 10'11" X 16'0"

Attractive stone fireplace with working fire set on raised stone hearth with timber mantel over and alcove to side. Deep sill window to front with timber surrounds and southerly outlooks over open countryside opposite. Exposed timber beamed ceiling. Central heating radiator with shelf over. Ceiling light. TV point, telephone point and four double power points.

OFFICE

2.48 m X 3.79 m / 8'2" X 12'5"

Former dining room and adaptable as further downstairs bedroom with picture window with views to front. Fitted desk with cupboards below deep sill window. Below stairs storage cupboard. Exposed timber beamed ceiling. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Telephone point and two double power points.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN

3.5 m X 5.66 m / 11'6" X 18'7"

Quaint cosy country kitchen with Karndean flooring and picture window to the far end with views to the back garden. Oil fired “Stanley” range cooker and boiler serving cooking, heating and hot water. A range of country style timber fronted wall and base units with underlighting worktops either side of a one and a half bowl sink and drainer below garden window with fitted blind and decorative tiled splashbacks. Ample storage with walk in larder and neatly concealed airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, shelving and drying facilities. Twin spotlight fittings. Plumbed and below unit space for washing machine and fridge. Bespoke timber panelled door to garden. Hatch to attic.

BATHROOM

2.58 m X 2.74 m / 8'6" X 9'0"

Located to side with Karndean flooring with low maintenance shower panelling over the bath with Mira electric shower over, pedestal sink and WC with timber seat. Part timber clad walls with cupboards below. Modesty window to side. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Bathroom cabinet. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM THREE

3.34 m X 2.06 m / 10'11" X 6'9"

A downstairs bedroom to side with a built-in bed with timber surrounds and recessed window. Built-in wardrobe with cupboards over. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light fitting.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION

A carpeted staircase with timber banister leads off the front hall to landing with ceiling light and hatch to attic. Central heating radiator. Timber panelled doors to bedrooms.

MAIN BEDROOM

3.44 m X 3.41 m / 11'3" X 11'2"

A good sized double bedroom with dormer window to front providing lovely views and fitted with twin built-in wardrobes and space for traditional furniture. Timber skirtings. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. TV point and two double power points.

BEDROOM TWO

3.38 m X 2 m / 11'1" X 6'7"

Another attractive room with further dormer window again with lovely views to front. Space for double bed or twin beds and traditional wardrobe. Timber skirtings. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Two double power points.

EXTERNAL AND OUTHOUSES

A sheltered courtyard lies next to the kitchen door with outside light and garden taps, in and out access drive and parking area with space for garage next to parking. A perfect haven to relax with landscaped gardens including mature planted beds, decorative water feature, paved patio with decorative motif and lawns with sheltering hedged surrounds and paved path to a drying area with garden seating and paved barbeque area with all-weather polytunnel to side. A summerhouse sits at the foot of the garden complete with fire pit and with mains electric and light. A decked seating area set at the far end with panoramic views of Borders landmarks including the Eildon Hills and the Penielheugh monument. Raised beds and an abundance of spring plantings and summer flowers, espaliered apple trees and raspberry canes, outhouse with coal bunker and log store and three timber sheds including double shed next to the parking.