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Beautifully Presented Modern Family Home with Outstanding Open Views BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED MODERN FAMILY HOME WITH OUTSTANDING OPEN VIEWS the garth, bemersyde, melrose, roxburghshire, td6 9dp THE GARTH, BEMERSYDE, MELROSE, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD6 9DP Description The Garth is a beautifully presented modern family home with outstanding open views over rolling countryside to the Cheviot Hills beyond. The current owners have upgraded and extended the accommodation, including the creation of a stunning contemporary kitchen/dining/family room with a wood burning stove, bi-folding doors opening to the garden and superb southerly views. Summary of Accommodation Vestibule w reception hall with cupboard storage w open plan kitchen/dining/family room with wood burning stove w large sitting room with wood burning stove and open views Master bedroom w two further double bedrooms w study/ bedroom 4 w bathroom w two shower rooms and access from the hall to a large floored attic w boot room with direct access to double garage incorporating a utility area Location The Garth is located in a wonderful elevated position in the picturesque village of Bemersyde, which lies approximately 4 miles to the north of St. Boswells. St Boswells and the attractive town of Melrose (6 miles) provide good local amenities with a wider range of facilities available in the larger towns of Galashiels and Kelso. Bemersyde is close to the primary schools in St Boswells and Earlston and is in the catchment area of Earlston High School (the school bus picks up in the village). St Mary’s, a well regarded preparatory school is located in Melrose and close by is the Borders General Hospital. The Borders Railway provides easy access to Edinburgh from Tweedbank (7 miles) with a journey time of 1 hour. There is a mainline railway station at Berwick-upon-Tweed with a good service to London. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle are within comfortable driving distance. Nearby is the renowned viewing point of Scotts View, which was one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite places in the Borders with its breath taking outlook over the River Tweed towards the Eildon Hills. There are lovely local walks and for the country sports enthusiasts there is excellent salmon and trout fishing on the River Tweed as well as shooting on the local estates. St Boswells has its own golf course and tennis club ( with three all weather courts ) in addition to rugby and cricket clubs. Kelso Racecourse holds a number of National Hunt meetings throughout the year and is a popular venue for the local community. Outside The house is set back from the road and is accessed by a shared drive to a large parking area and a double garage beyond. The Garth sits centrally within an attractive and good sized garden with a vegetable patch, green house and log store on the northern side. On the south side the kitchen/dining/family room opens on to a paved terrace and an enclosed area of lawn bordering open fields. General Information Services: Oil fired central heating, three thermal solar panels (fitted in 2009 for hot water), mains water and private septic tank drainage. Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, light fittings (excluding three pendant lights in kitchen/dining/family room) and integrated appliances (excluding Belling Range Cooker), blinds and curtains (excluding curtains in sitting room) are included in the sale. White goods in the garage are excluded. Home Report & Energy Performance: A copy of the full Home Report and Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. EPC rating=D Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills - 0131 247 3784. Possession: To be by mutual agreement. Offers: Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Savills Edinburgh 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH [email protected] 0131 247 3738 Savills, 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 here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and savills.co.uk Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.180604PSS Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.
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