Knowetownhead Steading, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 8RU
Sale history
£820,000 in October 2023
The property
Completed to an exacting standard in 2017, Knowetownhead Steading is a striking and beautifully styled detached home set against an outstanding backdrop of rolling hill countryside - with immaculate and fully enclosed wrap around gardens and an established woodland setting.
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Knowetownhead Steading
Having been completely restored and transformed by the current owners, the property now presents as a luxury five bedroom architect built home with all bedrooms benefitting en-suite. The original steading was constructed in the late 18th century, although has undergone many changes since that time. Two carved pieces of stonework are embedded high up in the exterior wall of the steading one an Agnus Dei and one with a date stone of 1628. They could possibly come from the nearby Hassendean Church, which was demolished in the 1690s. This restorative position, in the sought after countryside hamlet of Hassendeanburn, hosts a perfect blend of period and contemporary style; which enjoys a focus on natural light with the feature frontage incorporating apex windows. Internally, the bright and open outlook is complemented with an elegant finish with fresh neutral décor, crisp lines and a well-considered layout allowing for flexible and versatile use. The main entrance makes an impressive opening statement, with the luxury of a spacious double height hallway and a fantastic visual from the steel staircase and contemporary glass panels. The ground floor hosts comfortable public areas; including a modern and sleek open plan dining/kitchen/living room, with separate sitting room, this is certainly the heart of the home, perfect for entertaining friends and family life. Across the hall, lies a useful utility room and a bright guest bedroom with ensuite Jack and Jill shower room. Under floor heating runs throughout the lower level, alongside the solar panels it makes the property very economically efficient to run, with an excellent energy rating of A92. Upstairs, the gallery landing with exposed Douglas fir beams makes for a fantastic view point, with three further bedrooms on this level, all including en-suite shower room and an impressive master bedroom with ensuite bathroom with free-standing roll top bath, walk in wardrobe and apex window overlooking the glorious countryside beyond. Externally, the substantial fully enclosed gardens, approximately 0.75 acres, enjoys excellent privacy and are completely level and mostly laid to lawn and gravel with planted borders and a suntrap seating area with a generous monoblock driveway. A triple garage provides an ideal external workshop and store, with conversion potential if desired. Unquestionably a remarkable family home and enviable find for any buyer in search of a balance between country living and access to amenities.
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Location
Hassendeanburn is a desirable hamlet, a blend of farming estates and modern homes, conveniently positioned some 4 miles from major town of Hawick, and easily connecting to the nearby village of Denholm. Denholm is a particularly charming and popular village set around the village green and nestled in the valley of the River Teviot approximately 6 miles west of Hawick and 7 miles east of Jedburgh. Edinburgh, is around 50 miles north-west accessible within an hour’s drive via the nearby A68 with good road connections south to Newcastle, the airports and west to Carlisle via the A7.
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Historical Background
The carved pieces of stonework embedded in the exterior wall are believed to have come from the nearby Hassendean Church. Hassendean Church (also referred to as Hassendean Chapel) was dedicated to St Kintegern and is an original 12th century church, built on the banks of the River Teviot to the south of Knowetownhead. It was joined by an adjacent farm referred to as Monk’s Croft and a cell called Monk’s Tower. It was established by the monks of Melrose Abbey although after the Reformation, the church was granted to Walter, the Earl of Buccleuch. By the mid-17th century, the church was dilapidated and attempts had been made to remove the church to Roberton since at least 1666 after the death of Mary, the Duchess of Buccleuch, whom the greater part of the parish belonged. However, the demolition eventually came 30 years later in 1696, resisted strongly by the local residents. The people of Hassendean resisted the demolition and pursued the demolishers who were carrying off the stonework to nearby Roberton, for use in the build of a new church, and engaged them in a conflict at Hornshole. The Sheriff, Douglas Cavers, had to intervene, only to get hexed by a local of Hassendean for his trouble. This may go some way to explaining why some of the carved stonework may have survived within the build of the farmstead – as a reminder of the church that was removed at the opposition of the residents. What was left of the church survived for another 100 years above ground despite numerous floods of the Teviot and the residents still used the churchyard up until 1796, where the entire church was swept away in a massive flood. It also carried away human remains from the churchyard, although some were recovered and taken to be reburied elsewhere. No remnants of the church now survive.
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Accommodation Summary
FLOOR: Entrance Hallway, Living Room/Dining/Kitchen, Sitting Room, Utility Room, Bedroom with Ensuite Jack & Jill Shower Room. FLOOR: Three Bedrooms with Ensuite Shower Rooms, Master Bedroom with Walk in Wardrobe & Ensuite Bathroom. Extensive Driveway and Triple Garage.
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Highlights
• Stunning semi-rural location with a range of amenities closeby • Immaculately presented both internally and externally • Sizable property with flexible layout ideal for a growing family and future proofing • Excellent energy efficiency
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Additional Information
The sale shall include all carpets and floor coverings, light fittings, kitchen fittings and bathroom fittings.
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Services
Mains water, ground source heating, solar panels, private drainage, mains electricity.
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Council Tax
Band G
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Energy Efficiency
Rating A
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Viewing & Home Report
A virtual tour is available on Hastings Legal- You Tube. Please view this before booking a personal viewing. The Home Report can be downloaded from our website www.hastingslegal.co.uk or requested by email enq@hastingslegal.co.uk Alternatively or to request further information call 01835 340330 - lines open 7 days a week including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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Price & Marketing Policy
Offers Over £825,000 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, Fax 01573 229888. 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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