Foresters Cottage, Minto, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 8SG
Sale history
£320,000 in June 2018
The property
The charming village of Minto is home to a selection of country homes; with a blend of traditional and modern style properties sitting within rolling countryside. Foresters Cottage is a detached stone built period property, and sits within generous low maintenance gardens opposite the Golf Course and Gated entrance to Minto Estate. The property has benefitted from recent upgrades throughout, and is beautifully presented as a lovely family or retiree home within the village, with spacious reception areas, dining kitchen, conservatory and four well appointed bedrooms.
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LOCATION
Minto is a much sought after Borders location near Denholm; set in glorious countryside below the Minto Hills and some of the best views in the Borders. Local landmarks include Minto Hills with views to Ruberslaw to the South and The Eildon Hills to the North, Minto Crags and the historic Borders tower Fatlips Castle. Minto is a mile or so from the thriving village of Denholm with its local shops, village pubs, bistro, garage and Primary School with Secondary Schools at Hawick or Jedburgh and Private Schooling at St Mary’s Melrose. The area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities including horse riding, cycling and walking in the surrounding hills and woodlands while the 18-hole golf course is on your doorstep.
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DIRECTIONS
From Denholm take the sign at the Village Green to Minto Cross the bridge over The Teviot turning right then second right to the golf course with the village at the top of the hill and Foresters Cottage on the left some 50 yards beyond the Parish Church.
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ACCOMMODATION LIST
Traditional Storm Porch, Living Room/Dining Room, Drawing Room, Hall, Cloakroom, Dining Kitchen, Utility, Conservatory, Master with Ensuite, Three Further Bedrooms & Family Bathroom.
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ACCOMMODATION
A generous sweeping drive opens to the enclosed garden and front entrance; with hedging to the front and fenced planted borders either side providing excellent privacy. A traditional storm porch entrance with glazed panels leads through to the stylish living accommodation which is welcoming and spacious, following an elegant country décor and with pleasant outlooks across the gardens. The country kitchen is the heart of this home and filled with natural light; incorporates oak fitted units, with corresponding beams, doors and facings, the kitchen allows plenty of space for dining and entertaining, with adjoining doors to both the utility, with side entrance, and conservatory to the rear. The drawing room sits to the front of the property, and benefits an open fire and attractive cottage style windows allowing lovely morning light with a further public room providing a formal dining room setting fitted with an inglenook wood burner. A useful cloakroom facility opens from the hallway, with a carpeted stair extending to the first floor. The master is well proportioned, with an adjoining ensuite shower room, and enjoys good views with dual aspect windows to front and side. The further three bedrooms are well presented and bright, with the third ideal as a study or child’s bedroom. The family bathroom has newly fitted bath with shower over bath and tiled ceiling to floor, with vanity unit, fitted mirror, spotlighting and further bathroom accessories.
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EXTERNAL
A pebbled drive opens to the front, with well kept lawn to side and planted borders, and ample space for parking and a carport beyond a double gate to side. The gardens are easily maintained and low maintenance with pebbled garden and space to side for garden storage, occasional planted borders and patio.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Planning consent was previously granted for a garage on the site of the summerhouse and subject to appropriate application could be renewed. The Summerhouse and garden shed, all fitted carpets, lights and light fittings, blinds and any integral appliances are included in the sale.
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SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Double glazing.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Band D.
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COUNCIL TAX
Band F.
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MEASUREMENTS
For room sizes see our website floor plan on www.hastingslegal.co.uk
| Total Floor Area | 171 m2 |
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