Foretops, Anton’s Hill, Leitholm, Foretops, Anton’s Hill, Leitholm, Berwickshire A beautiful six bedroom detached country house with paddock, garden and grounds extending to 13.5 acres (5.46ha).

Coldstream - 5 miles • Berwick upon Tweed - 17 miles • The nearby River Tweed is now acknowledged as one The original design has been fully utilised with the Kelso - 9 miles • Edinburgh - 45 miles • Newcastle upon of the finest salmon rivers in Europe as well as offering drawing room being the centrepiece of the property. Tyne - 66 miles excellent trout fishing. There are views out over the garden and grounds from most rooms. Situation Horse riding is a Border tradition with the famous Common Ridings taking place in all the local towns A paved pathway leads to the front door with handcrafted Occupying a quiet, rural position only a mile to the west during the summer months. sandstone surround and opening into a beautiful Drawing of the pretty Berwickshire village of Leitholm. Foretops Room from which glazed double doors open into the sits in the beautiful Borders countryside in the perfect There are popular golf courses at both Kelso and Conservatory which is an ideal spot to enjoy the sun spot to take advantage of all the area has to offer. The along with the Roxburghe Championship through the day and the stars at night. Further living are arguably one of the most beautiful Course near Kelso. accommodation can be found with a Sitting Room, Dining and unspoilt areas of the country and offer an enviable Room and Family Kitchen and Cloakroom. There is also a lifestyle. The situation provides the ideal spot to raise a Directions very useful Utility Room and Boot Room for muddy wellies family with plenty of wide open spaces. perfectly placed at the back door. From the north travelling on the A697 about 5 miles south The Borders can offer everything that one could wish of turn left at the John Deere tractor dealership A door from the Drawing Room leads to the wing where for in the way of sport, culture, scenery and above all a onto the B6461 signposted to Leitholm and Swinton. all the bedroom accommodation can be found. There splendid way of life. Nevertheless there is good and rapid After approx 1½ miles turn right through the stone pillars, is a Master Bedroom Suite, Guest Suite, and a further 4 access (A697 only 1.5 miles) over open roads to either passed a gate lodge and up the hill to Foretops. Double Bedrooms all with en-suite bath/shower room. Edinburgh or Newcastle international airports (55 & 60 miles respectively) and to Berwick upon Tweed’s mainline From the south take the A697 and pass through Wooler Outside railway station which is on the fast East Coast line to and Cornhill on Tweed about 4 miles after passing Edinburgh and London Kings Cross. through Coldstream turn right onto the B6461 and A central Courtyard accessed from the conservatory is continue as above the ideal place for alfresco dining and entertaining during Excellent state education is available at Kelso and the summer months and a sheltered retreat during the Coldstream with highly regarded high schools in both Description winter. The area is block paved interspersed with gravel Kelso and Duns. There are private schools at Longridge and raised flower beds. The Garden Room is a lovely Foretops is a unique property tastefully converted in Towers close to Berwick and St. Mary’s at Melrose. In addition to the property providing useful space for a gym 1995 from a Georgian stable block. The conversion was addition a wide range of public schools can be found in or children’s playroom with access to the garden. carried out to the highest of standards and now provides Edinburgh and Newcastle. a first class family home with light, spacious and well- There is also useful storage in the Tack Room and Log Store. designed accommodation. Kelso is arguably the prettiest of the border towns with its cobbled Flemish Square and Tweedside setting. The From the kitchen and boot room is a Courtyard which The property forms two wings following the layout of the town offers a superb range of services including a wide can be a real suntrap at the right time of day. former stables. The majority of the accommodation is on range of national and local shops meeting all needs. ground floor level with the former hay loft and groom’s Other outbuildings include a spacious Workshop & Garden accommodation now providing two attractive bedroom Store with fitted work benches and a water supply. suites ideal for an overflow of guests or family. Separate Garage ideal for garden tractor and implements Council Tax Entry and an easily accessible Car Garage with an up and over Foretops lies in Band G for council tax purposes. By mutual arrangement electronically powered door. Access Viewing Garden & Grounds The access road is owned but is subject to servitude Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Sale & An avenue of mature beech trees leads through a rights of access in favour of the North Lodge, the Walled Partners 01668 281611. woodland garden adjacent to the drive and on through Garden House and the Gardener’s Cottage. All contribute double gates to a tarmac parking area with central lawn. toward maintenance. Closing Date The garden is laid to herbaceous borders and pathways. A closing date for offers may be set and any interested Fixtures & Fittings Adjoining the garden to the east of the property is a parties should register their interest with Sale & Partners to Paddock which extends to almost 11 acres which would be The fitted carpets are included in the sale. All other ensure notification of any such closing date. ideal for horses of ponies. There is access from the garden items are specifically excluded from the sale but may be as well as the unclassified road to the east. available by separate negotiation. The memorial and garden ornaments are specifically excluded. EPC Rating Title Foretops has an EPC Rating of D. The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Services Deeds and the whole servitudes, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the Title Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage to septic Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed by the Seller tank. Central heating and hot water from two mains gas and no other warranty is given. fired boilers – one in each wing.

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