BIRNIEKNOWES FARMHOUSE , D UNGLASS , C OCKBURNSPATH BIRNIEKNOWES FARMHOUSE , D UNGLASS , C OCKBURNSPATH TD13 5XF

A traditional farmhouse ready for complete refurbishment and alteration in a stunning, elevated position.

Cockburnspath 1½ miles • 8 miles • 36 Beside it is Birnieknowes farm steading which remains part miles of a working farm. A stone and slate built, two storey, farmhouse which has been The nearest town is Dunbar which is about 8 miles north stripped out ready for refurbishment to a fantastic family home. and where there is a supermarket, leisure centre, new garden centre and a mainline rail station from where there The current accommodation includes entrance porch, hall, are regular connections to Edinburgh (about 20 minutes) drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen (no fittings), breakfast and London. Edinburgh is only 36 miles away. room, utility, cloakroom, larders and stores, 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Integral garage and outside stores. The area is famous for its lovely countryside and coastline being close to both the and the many A good sized garden with lawns, amenity woodland and more beaches of East and . There are formal sunken gardens. numerous places of historic interest, fabulous walks and In all about 1.56 acres some of the best golf courses in the country nearby. There is a good primary school in and the SITUATION high school is at . There is an excellent Birnieknowes is situated on the Estate about independent Prep school for 8-13 year olds in Dunbar called 1½ miles north of the village of Cockburnspath on the East Belhaven Hill and Edinburgh has the largest choice of Lothian and Berwickshire border in an elevated position independent senior schools in Europe. looking out to the sea in the east.

DESCRIPTION Birnieknowes Farmhouse is a most attractive, two storey farmhouse. It is built of stone, rendered and painted and with a pitched and slated clad roof. The house is unusually spacious for a farmhouse with some detailed plasterwork and interesting architectural detail. It is not currently habitable. The house is unoccupied and has been stripped out ready for alterations and refurbishment. Indicative plans have been prepared and will be available for inspection at the house but these are only an idea and a purchaser will be able to make their own plans subject to planning approval. GARDENS The garden grounds at Birnieknowes extend to about 1.56 acres. The house is approached from the east up a gently sloping drive, through amenity woodland to a sweep at the front door. There is a top lawn in front of the house and a beautiful sheltered sunken garden with many specimen plants and shrubs but which too is in need of refurbishment.

BUILDINGS Included with the house is a wood and coal shed to the rear and a separate garden store at the front. Adjoining the house is an integral garage with a workshop at the rear. The improvement plans have incorporated this into the house as a large play/games room but if a garage is needed it could easily be retained.

DIRECTIONS From Edinburgh head south on the A1 for about 35 miles, passing Dunbar and Torness Power Station. There is then a right turning signed to , followed by another right turn signed to Dunglass. Take this turn and turn hard right immediately past the rail bridge. Continue up the road turning right again into Birnieknowes Farm and immediately left into the drive to the house. Satnav: TD13 5XF

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SERVICES LOCAL AUTHORITY TITLE Mains water and electricity are on site but not currently Council. The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds connected. Drainage is to a septic tank. 0300 100 1800 and the whole servitudes, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the title deeds or not. EPC R ATING COUNCIL TAX BAND They will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no other Band G Band H 2014/15 charges £2,548.34. warranty is given.

VIEWING ENTRY DATE OF INFORMATION Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agent on Entry will be available by agreement Particulars prepared - March 2014. 01620 828 962 Photographs taken – March 2014 DEPOSIT CLOSING DATE On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of the Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the purchase price will be paid with the balance payable at the Selling Agents. The owner reserves the right to sell without date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the of the purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not highest or indeed any offer. attributable to the Seller or their agents.

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