THE OLD PADDOCK OLD CARDRONA PEEBLESSHIRE

The Old Paddock Old Cardrona, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PS

The Old Paddock is an exquisite contemporary architect designed country home finished to an exceptional standard and set in a tranquil and secluded elevated position with panoramic countryside views over the stunning Tweed Valley.

Accommodation Comprises: Ground Floor: Hallway, Sitting Room, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Guest Bedroom with En-Suite.

First Floor: Upper Hallway, Principal Bedroom Suite with Balcony and En-Suite Shower Room, Three Further Double Bedrooms, one with En-Suite Shower Room, and Family Bathroom.

Outside: Detached double garage, well landscaped gardens.

Edinburgh 27 miles Melrose 20 miles 4 miles (all distances are approximate)

Situation The Old Paddock is well set in an elevated position within Old Cardrona, a quiet hamlet set well back from the village of Cardrona, one of the most prestigious locations in the Borders which runs alongside the banks of the River Tweed.

Nearby is the exclusive MacDonald Cardrona hotel and country club together with a championship golf course. There is a well stocked village shop and café for everyday needs with the historic county town of Peebles being a short drive away. is readily accessible, boosting the town’s economy. In addition to the town’s importance regionally, there is a strong sense of community and a thriving centre, with a diverse cross section of specialised retailers catering for everyday needs. Elsewhere in the town there are two supermarkets, a leisure centre/swimming pool and a further golf course.

There is never a shortage of things to do with a well planned annual diary of events and an abundance of leisure facilities. For the outdoors enthusiast the Borders provides first class riding country with three riding stables located in the immediate vicinity.

The countryside is excellent for rambling whereas the Peebles Town Trail offers an easier stroll through the history of the Burgh. As well as tennis courts, a bowling green, rugby and football pitches, there is a mountain bike circuit at Glentress Forest and some challenging fishing on the River Tweed.

The area has an abundance of eateries including those at local hotels and country inns. There are three nursery schools and three highly respected public sector primary schools in the catchment area, namely St Ronans, Halyrude and Priorsford. Peebles High School has an excellent reputation and is renowned throughout Scotland.

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Description The Old Paddock is an exquisite contemporary country home designed A guest suite with double aspect Bedroom and contemporary En-Suite On the first floor the generously proportioned Upper Hallway features a to an exceptional standard and occupying an enviable secluded hillside Shower Room is a great addition to the ground floor accommodation. relaxing seating area with ample space to accommodate a home office, location with magnificent panoramic views to the Tweed Valley. The Dining Room is entered via double doors and again boasts and leads to all the bedroom accommodation. The Principal Suite engineered oak flooring with natural light from the window to the side. incorporates a spacious and well fitted bedroom opening onto a stunning Clever use of contemporary design features makes The Old Paddock a glazed balcony enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views, and a stylish unique lifestyle choice, successfully marrying a mix of country living with The double aspect Lounge has stunning open views and statement tempered glass door leads to the extremely well appointed En-Suite modern features, all enhanced by extending the internal space externally remote control feature fire. Further living space is to be found in the which boasts a remote control walk-in shower, beautiful tiling throughout to the outdoor living spaces, and bringing a sense of the outdoors into Sitting Room which opens out onto the decked veranda from sliding and contemporary fittings. the spacious living accommodation. doors, and features a contemporary log burning stove set atop a glass hearth. There are a further three generously proportioned double Bedrooms As expected in a property of this calibre, design features incorporate at this level, one boasting a well appointed En-Suite Shower Room wiring for an integrated sound system, burglar alarm system, solid oak The well appointed Kitchen is a lovely open family space featuring an again with remote control shower, and a luxuriously appointed Family internal doors, and underfloor heating throughout with thermostatic excellent range of contemporary high gloss units with tempered glass Bathroom with four piece suite and feature curved wall finished with controls. The décor throughout is neutral and enhances the clean lines splashbacks, granite worktops, hardwood cherry island/breakfasting stunning tile work. and design features throughout, and finishing includes coving and ceiling area, and as expected in a Kitchen of this quality the integrated downlights. “Siemens” appliances are a design feature in their own right, and include a LPG hob, oven incorporating grill and microwave feature with electric Outside The Entrance Hall is a stunning space featuring a curved staircase with oven below, heated drawer unit, integrated dishwasher and larder Remote control electric gates lead into the property from the lane, with glazed side panels, steel balustrade and LED lighting to first floor level, fridge. The Utility Room is again well finished with the same units and spacious driveway parking for several vehicles leading to the detached and featuring engineered oak flooring, and cupboard containing electric incorporates space for laundry facilities, and rear door. double garage with remote control roller type doors. switchgear. A stylish feature window allows an abundance of natural light into this welcoming area.

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The gardens surrounding The Old Paddock have been Outgoings: extremely well landscaped, and a large wrap-around Council Tax Band Category G. The seller(s) will be responsible for any rates, taxes and other burdens for possession and for deck encompasses the Kitchen/Dining Area. A lovely the collection of monies prior to the agreed date of entry. Where secluded decked seating area has been created in necessary, these will be apportioned between the seller(s) and the one corner of the garden, providing further al-fresco purchaser(s) as at the date of entry. entertaining space. The enchanting and secluded private Offers: garden has been thoughtfully laid out and includes a Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling wonderful combination of gravel paths, well kept lawns, agents Rettie & Co at 1 Abbey Street, Melrose, TD6 9PX. A closing herbaceous borders, rockeries, hedging and mature date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please shrubbery. note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any Directions offer at any time. Head south from Edinburgh on the A701 into Peebles. Solicitors: Anderson Strathern, 14 Court Street, Haddington, East Lothian At the roundabout turn left towards . After EH41 3NP. approximately 4 miles turn right into Cardrona village, turn right at the village shop and take a left at the junction and Website: then the first opening on the right hand side, taking the This property and other properties being marketed by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our second exit on the right and follow the lane uphill, and affiliated websites at www.onthemarket.com, www.thelondonoffice. The Old Paddock is reached via the second driveway co.uk and www.rightmove.co.uk. to the right. Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of Satellite Navigation access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, For the benefit of those with satellite navigation, the drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, property’s postcode is EH44 6PS. 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: General Remarks Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Home Report: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements copy. No charge is made for electronic copies. or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The Viewing Arrangements: text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not Viewing strictly by appointment with the selling agents. necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or Fixtures and Fittings: mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed included in the sale price. that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not Services: tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage to septic tank, LPG themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own underfloor heating. professional advice. 3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good Local Authority: faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, Council, Council Headquarters, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose. TD6 0SA. especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can Telephone: 01835 824000. be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

Particulars prepared August 2013 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX Tel: 01896 824 070 Email: [email protected] www.rettie.co.uk

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