The Stiel, Yarrowford, Selkirk, TD7 5JY
Sale history
£700,000 in June 2020
The property
A country house in the stunning Yarrow Valley, offering something special - set against the spectacular backdrop of rolling landscape, The Stiel sits in equally resplendent glory; a detached country house nestled above the bank of the Yarrow Water near the quaint village of Yarrowford - a picturesque location that seems very far from the crowd, yet only four miles from Selkirk, civilisation and within easy reach of further towns and major transport links. The idyllic spot is perfect for those who love the great outdoors and all the opportunities it affords. Designed and built in 1997, the present owners bought the property in 2010 and embarked on a no-expense-spared mission to upgrade the entire property using only the finest materials and bespoke fixtures and fittings. The result is a family home where space, quality and style come together to outstanding effect, including a one-acre paddock, wrap-round gardens and fishing rights to a quarter-mile stretch of riverbank on the Yarrow.
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Location
The Yarrow Valley is one of the most beautiful and mostly undiscovered parts of the Scottish Borders, a blissfully peaceful, rural area where you can get close to nature without being remote – the Yarrow Water punctuates the otherwise rolling landscape and is a renowned river for salmon and trout fly fishing …or simply sitting on the bank hoping to catch sight of local wildlife. The property sits just four miles from Selkirk, a town providing ably for modern life with a good selection of small local and independent shops providing for everyday requirements, and schools from nursery to secondary level all easily accessible. The property also benefits from easy access to Edinburgh via the A7 and is within easy reach of the new Borders rail connections, with nearby stations at Galashiels and Tweedbank. The area also has good road and bus connections to all central Borders towns.
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Accommodation
The single-storey layout includes a welcoming entrance and reception hall, leading to the bespoke kitchen which extends to a grand 30ft, with double doors opening onto a raised deck overlooking the river. An elegant, classic living room boasts open fire and double doors to the garden, with an adjoining family room perfect as a snug for cosy evenings fitted with multifuel stove. The principal bathroom lies opposite, and is newly finished, including freestanding bath and walk-in shower, with three comfortable double bedrooms also opening from the hall. The master suite is glorious in its dimensions, a dreamy 23ft, and positioned quietly to the gable end; with dressing room, ensuite and French doors to a covered balcony for a perfect morning coffee! Connecting to the property are the integrated double garage, a useful utility room with cloakroom W/C, a former tack room and 27ft stable; with the latter converted to a state-of-the-art cinema room with high-tech features – all available by separate negotiation if required. The adjoining tack room is presently a second dining for entertaining purposes. These two rooms offer myriad opportunities for other recreational or business uses, however, their original purpose could be reinstated.
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Highlights
• Peace, tranquillity & pace of life A location to fall in love with, The Stiel is perhaps one of the Borders’ best kept secrets - an exceptional home that exudes warmth and obvious care that has gone into its creation over the last decade. Combined with such an idyllic location and setting, it would be an extremely hard act to follow. The area and its natural beauty make for a desirable retreat and an enviable family home or country getaway. • Get outside…. The house has a glorious location on the edge of the Bowhill Estate with views down the valley to the distant hills and is surrounded by gardens which slope gently down to the Yarrow Water on one side – the fishing rights are included and the river is a key focus – there is also a burn running along the back of the house, a good sized paddock, woodlands and plenty of space for parking at the end of a long driveway and beyond the property boundaries….endless countryside. • High end finish With infinite possibilities with the accommodation itself and flexible layout, quality is this home’s hallmark; evident throughout in solid oak flooring, deep-pile pure wool bedroom carpets and most notable of all, in the huge dining kitchen, which features hand-built solid oak units, wall and floor tiles imported from Italy, oak and granite.
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Services
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Triple glazing.
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Additional Information
All integrated appliances and fixtures within the property are included in the sale price. The cinema room equipment is available on separate negotiation. The property also benefits from fishing rights on the Yarrow Water.
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