The Carriage House, Lees Stables, Kelso Road, COLDSTREAM, TD12 4LF
Offers Over £380,000 | 5 Bed House - Terraced with 2 Reception Rooms
Ref: E472382
Description
The Carriage House is a wonderfully unique baronial style property that is full of character and intrigue. B listed, the building incorporates the imposing central tower which spans four floors and is completed by an impressive roof terrace that commands a breath-taking view over the town and the River Tweed. The quirky internal layout boasts endless amounts of personality and character and has been maintained and upgraded by the current vendors to an excellent standard. Having been used as a second home and commercial holiday let, this endearing property is perfectly suited to this and offers an excellent base from which to explore all that this area has to offer. Equally for those seeking a truly one off main residence, The Carriage House will not disappoint. Lees Mill Stables incorporates a handful of small, individual properties centred around a traditional cobbled courtyard; with easy access to local walks around the river and the town centre a short stroll away, the location is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet together with local convenience.
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Location
Coldstream itself is well known as the gateway to Scotland and is set on the banks of the River Tweed with beautiful walks along the riverside and in the nearby Hirsel Country Estate. Local sports include an 18-hole golf course at the Hirsel, tennis courts, horse riding and fishing on the Tweed. It also provides easy access to large variety of walks within the Northumberland National Park and lovely unspoilt beaches on the Berwickshire coast. Coldstream town offers a good primary school and easy access to secondary schools, a variety of shops and is well placed for easy commuting to both Edinburgh and Newcastle via the mainline station at Berwick upon Tweed only 20 minutes away. -
Highlights
• Truly, a one off property • Impressive building with fourth storey roof terrace • Five bedrooms • Balconies overlooking the central courtyard • Proven record as a successful holiday let • Peaceful edge of town position • Easy access to riverside walks & town centre -
Accommodation Summary
Family Dining Kitchen, Lounge (balcony overlooking the courtyard), Bathroom, Master Bedroom with Private Access and En-Suite Shower Room, Four Further Bedrooms (one with balcony over the courtyard) -
Accommodation
The quirky layout incorporates two secure entrances to the property either side of the archway. The primary entrance door opens to the impressive family dining kitchen; this room is without doubt the hub of this home, offering fantastic proportions with lots of space for hosting and family gatherings and featuring the original arched carriage entrance. The style of the kitchen is perfectly in tune with the nature of the property and provides a fantastic range of cabinetry. An open staircase from the rear of the kitchen leads to the lounge located on the first floor. This homely room features a central fireplace as well as a French door opening to a balcony overlooking the courtyard below which captures the summer sun well into the evening. A further window over the stairs affords a lovely view back towards the town. Off the first floor landing is the family bathroom with modern four piece white suite, and two double bedrooms, one of which also boasts a balcony over the courtyard. Two staircases extend off the landing, one extends back down to ground level and the master bedroom suite whilst the other extends up into the tower to levels two and three. The master bedroom benefits from its own external access via another of the original carriage arch ways from the courtyard and as such can provide a secure self contained suite if desired; comprising of a spacious double bedroom, well-appointed en-suite shower room plus additional attic storage above. The tower hosts two further double bedrooms, one at second floor level and the other at third floor; both wonderfully restful rooms with outlooks over the courtyard. -
External
A small timber staircase from the top level leads to an access hatch on to the roof terrace, A space that really has to be seen to be appreciated, this terrace commands a breath-taking vista with battlement features and views in all directions including over the rooftops of Coldstream and across the River Tweed. With ample space for patio/outdoor furniture, this entirely private terrace is the perfect outdoor space for those summer months. The property has private parking spaces within the courtyard, in front of both entrance doors. A communal area of garden lies out-with the courtyard on the approach to the building; currently laid to lawn. -
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Gas central heating. Double glazing -
Council Tax
Band E -
Energy Efficiency
Rating C -
Directions
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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. -
Price & Marketing Policy
Offers over TBC 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.
Viewing times
Tel: 01573 922603
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Marketed by
Hastings Legal - Property Department
28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH
Tel: 01573 922603
Fax: 01573 229888
Web: http://www.hastingslegal.co.uk