4 bed detached house for sale in Duns
Occupying an enviable corner plot on the southern edge of Rachel Drive, this superior detached family home boasts a particularly sunny aspect with a lovely woodland backdrop ensuring excellent levels of privacy. The interior hosts a fantastic level of family accommodation with a choice of living spaces including the large conservatory extension which links seamlessly to the gardens beyond. Two of the four double bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities, ensuring this property is perfectly placed to cater for the demands of modern family life, with the added benefit of planning consent to further extend if desired. Having been modernised and enhanced by the current owners including tasteful contemporary decor and an impressive kitchen upgrade, Morlich presents an exciting and sought after opportunity for those discerning buyers seeking a home in immaculate, move in condition.
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Location
Duns has good educational and recreational facilities including primary and secondary schools, swimming pool, tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, library, various speciality shops and walks and nature reserve within the grounds of Duns Castle and is home to the classical Edwardian Mansion at Manderston. Edinburgh is 45 miles away with the main East Coast rail line at Berwick upon Tweed some 15 miles distant.
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Highlights
• Enviable corner plot position • Particularly private garden with woodland backdrop • Immaculate interior presentation • Conservatory extension • Impressive kitchen upgrade • Four double bedrooms, two with en-suite • Desirable residential area • Permission to further extend
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Accommodation Summary
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Conservatory, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Four Double Bedrooms (Two with En-Suite Shower Rooms) and Family Bathroom. Integral Garage and Double Driveway. Private Enclosed Gardens
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Accommodation
The vestibule is a very useful area which has recently been upgraded to include excellent built in storage and contemporary wall panelling. Ample space for coat hanging/boot storage and with an internal door to the garage. From here, a warm welcome is provided by the spacious reception hall with staircase off, good additional storage and ground floor cloakroom. Extending to the front of the property, the restful lounge features a bay with glazed door connecting directly to the gardens beyond; two further front facing windows ensure a pleasant outlook to the cul de sac with wall panelling creating a contemporary feature wall. Having been beautifully upgraded, the family dining kitchen is impressive with an excellent range of soft ‘cashmere’ coloured high gloss units complete with fully integrated appliances, ample worktop space and a central island, perfect for every day family dining. Windows overlook the gardens and double doors open to the adjoining conservatory; fully glazed to maximise the garden aspect and catching the sun for the majority of the day, this is a lovely family space with ample room for informal lounging or additional dining if desired. Finally the ground floor is completed by the well-appointed utility room that leads directly off the kitchen; fitted to match the kitchen with plumbing and space for washing machine, drier etc and with external door to the rear garden and drying area. The turned staircase with window over leads to a bright and airy landing which gives access to the four double bedrooms, each with useful built in storage. The master is a sizable room with dual aspect windows and a very smart shower room with wet wall panelling, vanity storage and double shower cubicle. The second bedroom lies peacefully to the rear with freshly presented shower room whilst bedrooms three and four enjoy a lovely garden outlook with the main family bathroom positioned next door.
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Garage
A double mono-block driveway sits to the front of the integral garage. Up and over vehicular door to the front and pedestrian door to/from the rear garden. An electric car charging point has been installed on the driveway.
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External
Having been carefully landscaped; the outside areas are very well kept and have been designed for family life with the fenced surround creating a safe haven for children and pets. The woodland backdrop to the rear ensures great privacy and with the south/westerly aspect, the gardens are positioned to catch the best of the sun. A very tasteful paved patio extends off the conservatory and lounge – the perfect spot for summer BBQs with neat sections of lawn extending beyond with raised planters. The paving extends to the rear of the property where a drying area is located with access from the utility room. Timber shed.
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Additional Information
Planning permission with building warrant has been granted for a ground floor extension. Full details and planning documentation can be downloaded from the Scottish Borders Council planning portal using reference 24/00602/FUL All kitchen appliances are integral and will be included in the sale; microwave, oven (with slide and hide door), hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine. All curtains and blinds will also be included and the children’s tree house in the garden can be available by negotiation.
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Services
Mains services. Double glazing. Gas central heating.
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Council Tax
Band E
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Energy Efficiency
Rating C
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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 £350,000 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: E486637
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Duns, Borders at a glance*
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Average selling price
£210,906
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Median time to sell
27 days
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Average % of Home Report achieved
98.5%
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Most popular property type
2 bedroom house