The Coach House Glenormiston Innerleithen Peebleshire EH44 6RD

The property

Converted Coach House set within 1 acre of private grounds in the desirable rural hamlet of Glenormiston, situated around 1 mile north of Innerleithen and 5 miles south of Peebles. Thoughtfully renovated by the current owners into an exceptional and unique family home benefiting from modern day luxuries whilst retaining many original features. The open-plan living accommodation is the epitome of light and space. At the heart of the home is a multi-functional double height room, with galleried landing at first floor level. This living space currently serves as a lounge, dining area and houses the high gloss black and cream Cuccina fitted kitchen with island unit, full stave walnut worktop, integrated Siemens appliances including; dishwasher, fridge freezer, cooker, steamer and bean to cup coffee machine, and spacious pantry off. Velux windows provide lots of natural light, and floor to ceiling window frame views of the cobbled courtyard and surrounding grounds. Stoves in three of the main living areas offer a warm ambience and focal point, plus a practical and economical secondary heat source and back up for hot water and cooking. Brazilian grey slate covers the whole of the ground floor which also has the benefit of underfloor heating. On the first floor a superb, spacious master bedroom with dressing area, including a range of fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathroom with double aspect, separate walk-in shower and free standing bath are of particular note. This bedroom can be accessed via a spiral wrought iron staircase from the utility room, or via the hallway at first floor level. The main staircase is finished in oak and is located at the opposite end of the house, leading up to the galleried landing which has a glass balustrade, oak flooring, and provides a further versatile living area. The property is finished to a high specification, offers an exemplary fusion of traditional and contemporary design with scope for further extension / renovation (subject to consents). The layout also lends itself well to the possibilities of sub-dividing, or for use as a holiday let. On entry to the property a tarmac driveway leads to the Coach House with traditional cobbled courtyard and gravelled parking area. A pair of impressive, original coach house doors open into a large integrated garage and workshop. A beautiful parkland setting garden of around 1 acre offers exquisite views towards the Tweed Valley. The walled garden to the rear provides a good deal of privacy, has a vegetable garden and is well-stocked with a variety of fruit trees. Ground floor: Open-plan Kitchen/Dining/Lounge with Pantry off Sitting room Study/further Bedroom Sun room with Shower room off Boot room Utility room with Laundry off Wet room Integral Garage/Workshop First floor: 2 staircases to the Upper Landing, access from the Utility Room or Kitchen Master Bedroom/Dressing area/En-suite Bathroom with separate walk-in shower Guest Bedroom with En-suite Shower room Two further double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Galleried Landing/additional seating area Additional Information Oil fired central heating to panelled radiators Underfloor heating to ground floor Esse dual fuel stove, Hwam woodburning stove and Aarow Insert woodburning stove provide secondary heat source/hot water and for cooking Double and triple glazing Integral garage/workshop Dog kennel with run Two log stores The town of Innerleithen is located within the scenic Tweed Valley and provides a wide range of amenities including excellent independent shops and cafes, a supermarket, bank, post office and health centre. Highly regarded primary and secondary schooling is available in Innerleithen and Peebles, and a school bus runs to George Watsons College in Edinburgh. Pleasant river, woodland and hill walks are close at hand and there is a new multi-use path linking Innerleithen with Peebles and Walkerburn. Competitive world class downhill mountain biking courses and forest trails can be found in Innerleithen and