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VICTORIA LODGE TALLA RESERVOIR, TWEEDSMUIR, PEEBLESSHIRE BROUGHTON 8 MILES VICTORIA LODGE MOFFat 15 MILES TALLA RESERVOIR, TWEEDSMUIR, PEEBLESSHIRE EDINBURGH 36 MILES GLASGOW 63 MILES A charming Grade B listed Edwardian country house with a unique history located in a spectacular setting overlooking Talla Reservoir and the surrounding hills and woodland The spacious accommodation comprises:- Entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, office, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, butlers pantry, utility room, 2 walk-in store rooms, wine store, cloakroom and boiler/drying room and game larder. Cellar. Stable courtyard consisting of original stables, store with hayloft, tack room and garage. About 5.77 acres (2.33 ha) of garden grounds including walled kitchen garden and woodland walk. • Spectacular and peaceful situation • Beautiful views towards Talla Reservoir • Walk-in condition • Historical interest • Wealth of original features Edinburgh Agency Department 59 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2JG Tel: 0131 240 6960 Email: [email protected] www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk DESCRIPTION Once inside the entrance hall the unique character The kitchen has a full range of custom built cream Whilst the kitchen has ample space for a dining Victoria Lodge was built in 1897 as the flagship of the property can be fully appreciated; from the wall and floor units, a custom built mobile kitchen table the separate dining room is a wonderful meeting place for the Trustees of the Edinburgh original plaque commemorating the cutting of the island, 2 dishwashers and integral fridge, a Lacanche room for more formal entertaining. Water Company. It is a Grade B Listed country first sod for the Reservoir to the original and listed range cooker with 5 ring gas (LPG) hob and double house which sits in its own private grounds with Gentlemen’s cloakroom with marble sinks and tiled electric ovens and a 4 oven oil fired Aga. The sitting room/family room is bright and spacious southerly views towards Talla Reservoir. walls through to the butlers pantry with original room with a pretty fireplace with a gas coal effect pitch pine cupboards and shelves. The utility room has access to both the courtyard fire. The house is approached from the drive through and the paved seating area and has plumbing for electronically operated gates along the gravelled The panelled drawing room has breathtaking views a washing machine and tumble dryer in addition to There are two staircases leading to the first floor drive. overlooking the reservoir and is the perfect room the two laundry pulleys in the boiler/drying room. bedroom accommodation. In total there are 6 for large scale entertaining or relaxing in front of double bedrooms all with en suite facilities. The the open fire in the Inglenook fireplace. Lining the There is a door from the kitchen leading out into the master bedroom has uninterrupted views of the walls and above the fireplace are further reminders courtyard and stableblock. reservoir and surrounding hills. of links with the past with coats of arms depicting various Corporations of Edinburgh and Leith. www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty through Broughton and Glentress mountain bike COUNCIL TAX 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as where wildlife abounds from deer, owls and hares centre is about 18 miles. Dawyck Botanic Garden For Council Tax purposes Victoria Lodge is in Band a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of to the magnificent sight of Osprey on the reservoir and Stobo Castle Health Spa are both close by, just H – Scottish Borders Council. the property. Nothing within the particulars shall there are wonderful views from just about every a short drive from the house. be deemed to be a statement as to the structural room in the house. RIGHTS OF WAY condition, nor the working order of services and There is sporting trout fishing available in the Talla The house has a right of access along the track to appliances. OUTSIDE and Fruid reservoirs and superb salmon fishing in the west of the house from the public road. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our The gardens and grounds extend to 5.77 acres (2.33 the River Tweed. clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the ha) and include lawns, a walled kitchen garden, FIXTURES AND FITTINGS same is incorporated within a written document, paved south west facing seating and barbeque area DIRECTIONS All fitted carpets and curtains (excepting those in signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying and a woodland with woodland walk. From the south take the A701 from Moffat, turn Bedroom 3) will be included in the sale. the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements right after 16 miles, signed Talla. Cross the Tweed No other items are included in the sale unless of Writing (Scotland) Act GENERAL and go straight on at the crossroads, through forest specifically mentioned in these sales particulars. 1995. Tweedsmuir is a thriving small community with until reaching the Talla Dam. Victoria Lodge is on 4 Closing Date a village hall and is situated about 8 miles from the left on the far side of the dam. From the north, INTERNET WEBSITE A closing date may be fixed. Prospective Broughton which has a primary school, tennis and turn left after 6 miles after leaving Broughton on This property and other properties offered by CKD purchasers who have notified their interest through bowling club, tea room/restaurant, post office, the A701 following the signs for Talla and proceed Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www. lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be garage and village shop. Broughton also has a as above. ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites advised of a closing date, unless the property has village hall which is home to the annual horticultural Postcode: ML12 6QP www.primelocation.com and www.rightmove.co.uk been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged show, choral society and film club. to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has SERVICES IMPORTANT NOTES the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw Broughton is on the doorstep of The John Buchan Oil fired central heating 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and the property from the market. The Seller will not be Way which is a beautiful walk from Broughton to LPG is used for the cooker hob and sitting room overall description of the property. If any points liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. Peebles amongst some of the most spectacular fire are relevant to your interest, please ask for further scenery associated with the Scottish Borders. For Mains electricity information, prior to viewing Prospective purchasers cycling enthusiasts the Borders Loop Cycleway Mains water are advised to seek their own professional advice. passes the gate and the Tweed Cycleway passes Private drainage www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk “Victoria Lodge in all its pride, Stands on the bonnie green hillside, Where came the thirsty Water Trust, To see the works, and often just To Blend The Talla with Glenlivet” Excerpt from: The Talla Water Works by Heatherbell. 5 Offers 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes MORTGAGE FINANCE Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should The subjects are sold together with and subject CKD Galbraith has an alliance with independent be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Ltd, who Galbraith, Edinburgh Agency Department, 59 and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or through their excellent relationships with lenders George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG, Tel: 0131 240 otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have and private banks can advise on the most suitable 6960 satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. mortgage for your circumstances. For further information, contact Matthew Griffiths who is based in our Edinburgh office on 0131 240 6990. www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk Victoria Lodge N Tweedsmuir, Biggar, ML12 6QP FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY - SCALE IS APPROXIMATE Approximate Gross Internal Area: House = 480m² (5,166sqft) Sitting Room 5.81* x 4.10 Basement = 78m² (839sqft) 19'1" x 13'5" Rear Porch Garage & Outbuildings = 186m² (2,002sqft) Game (* into bay) 2.14 x 1.51 © HONEYGRAM LTD 2012 Larder 7'0" x 4'11" 1.50 x 1.33 4'11" x 4'4" Hall UP 4.98 x 1.74 16'4" x 5'8" UP hw 13 42 . oom 84 . / 7'0" oom . 2 2 R 7'11" n 3 12'7" Boiler Room R x t x e x x x x y Office " h t 4.49 x 3.16 " i " c l 11 t 32 i . 27 4.09 x 3.79 i . t 14'9" x 10'4" . 5 16'9 4 K 4 U 13'5" x 12'5" 14'2 14'0 eakfas r boiler B Inglenook c C 3.23 x 1.85 boiler 10'7" x 6'1" c c UP WC Stables ry t 1.59 x 1.29 5.07 x 4.93 n Drawing Room 64 . a 5'2" x 4'3" 5'5" Dining Room 16'8" x 16'2" 1 12.30* x 6.00 P x c x 6.00 x 3.56 's " 40'4" x 19'8" r 19'8" x 11'8" e 50 l . (* into bay) t 5 18'0 u B UP UP c c ed 51 h . 1 4'11" Store UP S x g x 3.52 x 3.36 n " i t 52 t . 11'7" x 11'0" o 3 11'7 P 15 .
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