TANACHIE COTTAGE NEWSTEAD MELROSE Tanachie Cottage Newstead Melrose TD6 9RR
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1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX Tel: 01896 824 070 Email: [email protected] TANACHIE COTTAGE NEWSTEAD MELROSE www.rettie.co.uk Tanachie Cottage Newstead Melrose TD6 9RR A spacious detached three bedroom bungalow on a large plot in the sought- after village of Newstead next to Melrose. The property benefits from a detached double garage, far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and early entry is available to buyers. Accommodation Comprises:- Ground Floor: Entrance hallway, sitting room, sunroom, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom. Outside: Private driveway with off-street parking, detached double garage, greenhouse, landscaped gardens, views. Edinburgh 38 miles Melrose 1 mile Earlston 4 miles (All distances are approximate) Situation: out to the garden. The dining room is another Tanachie Cottage is located in the centre of the good-sized reception room with a window to the pretty village of Newstead, reputedly one of the rear of the house. It has an open fire with feature oldest continually inhabited settlements in Scotland ceramic tiled surround and hearth, and a radiator. and is within walking distance of Melrose, which The kitchen leads off the dining room and has been is regarded by many as the most picturesque of newly fitted. It has a range of modern floor and wall the Borders towns, situated between the Eildon mounted units with counters over, a stainless steel Hills and the River Tweed. The town provides sink with mixer tap and contemporary ceramic tiled an extensive range of amenities ranging from a splash-backs. There is plumbing for a washing variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, machine and dishwasher and space for a fridge- restaurants and a selection of hotels. The thriving freezer. The kitchen has two windows to the front market town of Galashiels four miles to the west of the property with lovely far-reaching views and offers a fuller range of shopping facilities. Local there is rear vestibule with a useful cupboard tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey; Harmony and a UPVC half-glazed door opening onto a House; Priorwood Gardens; The Greenyards, home gravelled patio giving access to the driveway, of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens; and Abbotsford garage and rear garden. The master-bedroom has House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There a window to the side of the house, fitted wardrobes are a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area include and a radiator. Bedroom two is another double fishing on the River Tweed, horse riding, golf bedroom with a window to the side, radiator and and walking across the Southern Upland Way. an attractive cast iron feature fire place. Bedroom Local schooling includes the excellent Melrose three is a generous single bedroom or study with a Grammar primary school, the highly regarded St window to the rear and a radiator. Completing the Mary’s preparatory school, while Melrose is within accommodation is the family bathroom consisting the catchment area for Earlston High School. The of a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, Borders General Hospital also lies just outside WC and wash-hand basin. The walls are part tiled the town. Melrose is reached by the A68 or A7 via and there is a radiator. Galashiels that provides the link to Edinburgh or the north of England. The property will also benefit from Outside: the new Borders Railway running regular services Tanachie Cottage sits on a large private plot with to Edinburgh from nearby Tweedbank from 2015. a driveway, off-street parking, detached double garage with up and over door and power and Description: light. The garden wraps around the whole house Tanachie Cottage is a well-presented detached and is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedges and bungalow sitting on a generous plot with private a mixture of plants, shrubs and trees. There is a gardens, a detached double garage and lovely drying area, green house and lovely views over the views over the surrounding countryside. It has surrounding countryside. partial double glazing and gas central heating. The house is approached up a private driveway with Directions: parking for several cars. The part-glazed timber Head south from Edinburgh on the A68 to the front door opens onto the hallway and with a glazed Ravenswood roundabout, and turn right towards window to the side makes the entrance nice and Melrose on the A6091. Continue along the bypass bright. There is a recessed open cupboard to the turning right signposted Newstead and continue side of the front door ideal for coats and shoes with through the village until you see a red post box a cupboard above. The hall has a radiator and on the left-hand side by the entrance to Tanachie ceiling access via a hatch to the attic space with a Cottage pull-down Ramsey ladder. The roof has a high pitch and benefits from three skylights, providing useful Satellite Navigation: storage space with the possibility for conversion, For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the subject to the necessary planning permission. A postcode for this property is TD6 9RR. part-glazed timber door opens to the large sitting room with a feature gas fire with stone surround and hearth, two radiators and a window to the front GENERAL REMARKS: of the house with fantastic rural views. The sitting room flows into the generous sunroom through Fixtures and Fittings: part-glazed timber double doors. The sunroom is Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of a lovely bright additional reception room UPVC sale are included in the sale price. double glazed windows and French doors leading Services: 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, Mains drainage, water, electricity, gas central heating. photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains Local Authority: as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action Newtown St Boswells, Melrose at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000. planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Conservation Area: Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and Tannachie is located within the Newstead Conservation Area. ought to seek their own professional advice. Outgoings: 3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith Council Tax Band E. only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially Internet Web Site: if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted This property and other properties being marketed by Rettie & Co can for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated or withdrawn. websites at www.onthemarket.com, www.thelondonoffice.co.uk and www.rightmove.co.uk. EPC Rating: E Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves: Particulars prepared November 2014. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above. Important Notice: Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or 01896 824 070 representations of fact. Tel: Email: [email protected] www.rettie.co.uk.