Mounthooly House JEDBURGH • ROXBURGHSHIRE Mounthooly House JEDBURGH • ROXBURGHSHIRE • TD8 6TJ Georgian farmhouse with adaptable outbuildings and productive grazing Accommodation and amenities Period country house with 4 reception rooms • 7 bedrooms 4 bathrooms (1 ensuite) • conservatory • office Stone outbuildings with development potential Mature garden Productive grazing land • woodland In all about 13.61 acres For sale as a whole Jedburgh 3 miles • Kelso 9 miles • Edinburgh 46 miles (Distances approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation Mounthooly House is in a magnificent rural location, just 2 miles north a slate roof, with contrasting stone margins and bay windows. of the historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh, close to where the Jed Water The house, by virtue of its open aspect, benefits from a wonderfully flows into the River Teviot, amidst some of Roxburghshire’s richest light and bright atmosphere. It provides adaptable family farmland. Berwick-upon-Tweed is situated only 30 miles to the north accommodation together with well-proportioned reception rooms and east, with its inter city rail connections to both the north and south. retains a wealth of period features, not least the panelled dining hall. The journey by rail from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh currently More recently, the addition of the conservatory has added significantly takes about 45 minutes, whilst the journey to London takes about to the available accommodation. 3 hours 40 minutes. Edinburgh and its international airport lies At the back door, is a log shed, a single garage, 2 garden stores, a about 46 miles to the North West. Jedburgh, with its rich history, potting shed and a greenhouse. To the east of the house are the main ruined Abbey and common riding, has a good selection of local outbuildings which are attractive and built of stone under slate roofs. services including both primary and secondary schools. Melrose They consist of 2 ranges at either side of the private yard and include (approximately 11 miles to the North West) is the location for St Marys loose boxes, tack room, garaging for 5 cars, loft space and storage. Preparatory school which takes children from the ages of 3½ to 13. Subject to obtaining the necessary consent, they have huge potential Close by is the rail terminus for the new Borders railway at Tweedbank for conversion to alternative use such as office space and/or (journey time to Edinburgh approximately 1 hour). holiday cottages. Mounthooly House is ideally situated for those wishing to take (See floor plans for room layout and dimensions) advantage of the wealth of recreational opportunities available in the Scottish Borders, an area renowned for its unspoilt beauty, Gardens and Grounds strong equestrian tradition (Mounthooly House lies within the Duke A gravel driveway sweeps round to the front of the house and of Buccleuch’s Fox Hounds’ country, just over the border from the exits back onto the public road. The gardens have been beautifully Jedforest Hunt country) and a rich variety of sport. Pheasant and maintained and very much add to the character of Mounthooly House. partridge shooting are available locally together with salmon fishing on From spring onwards there is a great show of colour with a wide the rivers Tweed and Teviot. (The trout fishing rights on the Jed Water variety of spring flowers both around the house and in the woods. and the junction with the River Teviot are included in the sale). There are Bordering the front lawn are herbaceous borders with flowering endless opportunities for walking and riding, and for the golf enthusiast, shrubs and hedge-rows, rose bushes and mature trees. The lawn there are a number of courses in the area, including the championship extends around the back of the house and adjoins the 2 fields which Roxburghe course, approximately 5½ miles to the north east. are well fenced and have their own water supply. There are pedestrian and vehicular rights of access through the neighbouring farm steading Directions in to Mounthooly House; the old railway line is a Core Path and forms Heading south on the A68, approximately 1½ miles north of Jedburgh part of the Borders Abbey Way. turn left for Kelso onto the A698 to Kelso. The driveway to Mounthooly House is situated on the left hand side, about ¾ of a mile from Services this junction. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating and Aga. These services have not been tested and therefore there is Description no warranty from the agents. Mounthooly House forms part of a charming small country estate set in approximately 13.66 acres. The house dates from the latter part of Outgoings the 18th century with later additions. It is built of rendered stone under Mounthooly House: Council Tax band H Conditions of Sale 1. Fixtures and Fittings Items not specifically mentioned within the sale particulars are not included in the sale, but may be available for purchase at separate valuation. 2. Title The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given. 3. Deposit On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents. Entry By arrangement. Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents Knight Frank LLP. Prior to making an appointment to view, Knight Frank LLP strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Closing Date A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Anyone who has informed the Selling Agents in writing that they intend to make an offer will be sent a letter drawing their attention to the Closing Date. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given 01578 722814 0131 222 9600 is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs 11 Market Place, Lauder 80 Queen Street, show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any Berwickshire, TD2 6SR Edinburgh EH2 4NF part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has [email protected] [email protected] been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may KnightFrank.com KnightFrank.com change without notice. Particulars dated: April 2016. Photographs dated: May 2015. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names..