Helenville, School Road, Coldingham, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5NS

The property

Enjoying a desirable coastal location within the Scottish Borders, this outstanding four-bedroom detached house is situated in the heart of picturesque Coldingham. Behind its handsome façade, Helenville offers over 2000 square feet of accommodation, including numerous reception areas; presenting an impressive period home in one of the area's most sought-after villages. Occupying a generous corner plot, the house is approached by a sweeping gravel drive, bordered by manicured hedges for added privacy. On entering the house, you step into an entrance vestibule, leading into a hall, boasting attractive tessellated encaustic tiled flooring and benefiting from built-in storage and a convenient WC. To the front of the house is a generously-proportioned sitting room lit by a south-facing bay window. This bright, lightly-toned reception area, adorned with intricate cornicing and a classic picture rail, offers ample space for comfortable furniture, arranged around an inviting coal-effect fire, set into an elegant surround. Adjacent to the sitting room is a formal dining room, enjoying a leafy garden outlook and boasting natural wood flooring and a homely multi-fuel stove. From here, the accommodation flows seamlessly through to a bright triple-aspect kitchen, incorporating a further dining area and offering a fabulous social hub for all the family. Fitted with an array of attractive county-style cream cabinets, complemented by rustic natural wood finishings and excellent worktop space, the kitchen also features an integrated eye-level double-oven and electric hob and a freestanding dishwasher. Further benefits include ample space for additional appliances/white goods, handy external access and a pantry store cupboard. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a further versatile reception area, currently set up as a cosy family room. Benefiting from sun throughout the day, this congenial space is enhanced by an enchanting period fireplace and picture rail detail. Upstairs, a bright and airy landing leads to four double bedrooms including a generous master bedroom with a south-facing bay window, elegant cornicing detail and an adjacent dressing room, with a fitted wardrobe. One further double bedroom boasts an impressive period fireplace, built-in storage and a WC en-suite, whilst another enjoys double aspect picture windows and a tranquil garden outlook. The fourth bedroom also boasts a large picture window and is currently used as home office. Finally, completing the accommodation on offer, is a wonderfully bright four-piece bathroom with a WC-suite, a bidet and a bathtub, and a separate shower room, whilst a partially-floored loft offers additional storage. Externally, the house is set in beautifully maintained mature gardens; featuring an expansive bordered lawn, paved seating areas, a pond and a charming summer house. The house also benefits from a shed, a greenhouse and a workshop, with an attached WC, whilst the driveway to the front of the property provides private parking for three vehicles. Oil fired heating and double glazing throughout ensure a warm, energy-efficient climate all year round.