Signal Box Cottage, Whitrope, Hawick, TD9 9TY

The property

Neighbouring the heritage site of Riccarton Junction and engulfed within beautiful open countryside, Signal Box Cottage is a rare and exciting addition to the market. Originally constructed by the North British Railway Co approximately 185 years ago as two separate railway cottages, the property has since been altered to provide the current accommodation; a breath taking single storey, detached cottage. Offering a unique location for a family home or investment opportunity- Signal Box Cottage boasts impressively proportioned accommodation throughout along with just under an acre of well-maintained surrounding garden grounds. The internal accommodation spawns over a generous 110sqm and enjoys a wealth of character and charm throughout. Currently comprising an entrance hallway, lounge with multi-aspect windows, kitchen, family bathroom, study or home office area and two double bedrooms, Signal Box Cottage lends itself to a family home with a difference, anyone looking to take advantage of the off-grid allure or those looking for a home that they can really add their own stamp to and potentially extend through time. Its unique location and grounds would provide an ideal opportunity for development of holiday accommodation or an Airbnb. Externally, Signal Box Cottage is encircled by mature garden grounds, comprising a combination of soft and hard landscaping while providing an incredibly private aspect to the new buyer. Within the garden grounds, the property boasts a number of permanent outbuildings, inclusive of a large storage shed / workshop, coal store and generator room. The grounds also contains the location of the former Whitrope Siding Signal Box. Additionally, the property should appeal to, wildlife enthusiasts, railway historians, avid walkers as it lays within close proximity to a number of short and long distance walking routes, while remaining undisturbed. Viewings are considered essential to fully appreciate all this property has to offer. Location: Signal Box Cottage is situated approximately 12 miles from Hawick and 5 miles from Newcastleton. The small rural village of Newcastleton, nestled within the beautiful valley of Liddesdale, offers a wide range of local amenities, an excellent health centre, leisure facilities and a well- regarded primary school as well as a wealth of community spirit and functions - inclusive of ‘Copshaw Festival'. A few miles from the border with England, on the Liddel Water, is the site of Hermitage Castle, a historic site which attracts tourists throughout the year and is open to the public during high season. Newcastleton is 10 miles east of Langholm, 17 miles south of Hawick, 24 miles north of Carlisle and 74 miles south of Edinburgh. The property is a short drive from the water sports and mountain bike activities found at the extensive Keilder Waterside complex.