Guide price
£325,000
2 bed detached house for saleTownhead Farmhouse, Newstead, Melrose TD6
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Detached House
Highly Sought-After Location
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Well Presented Throughout
Mature South-Facing Garden
Short Drive to Train Station and bgh
We are delighted to bring to the market this charming detached 2 bedroom house set in a quiet position on the edge of the much sought-after village of Newstead, just a short distance from Melrose town centre. The property offers bright, well-proportioned accommodation over two levels, and benefits from a wonderful enclosed south-facing garden.
Melrose provides an extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants and visitor attractions. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and Earlston High School. Melrose was also voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by The Sunday Times.
Accommodation
Entrance hall - kitchen - sitting room - sun room - 2 double bedrooms (1 ensuite) - shower room -
Internally
The property is presented in good order throughout, packed with character, and benefitting from modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. On the ground floor is a bright dining kitchen, sitting room with gas fire and and adjoining sun room. Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom, while the second double bedroom is served by a shower room.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units overlaid with wood-effect worktops incorporating a ceramic sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood, and there is an under counter space for a freestanding washing machine. The handy pantry has space for a tall fridge/freezer and tumble dryer.
Bathrooms
The shower room is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, wash hand basin and walk-in shower enclosure with mixer shower.
The ensuite is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, wash hand basin and panel bath.
Externally
The property benefits from a generous mature garden which is fully enclosed and laid to lawn, with well stocked beds and specimen trees, creating a wonderful space for relaxing or entertaining. At the bottom of the garden is a handy timber shed.
Location
This property occupies an enviable location in the popular village of Newstead, close to Melrose which is regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which has also just been voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times, Melrose provides and extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony Gardens and Priorswood Gardens. It is also home to the world-famous annual Melrose Sevens and very popular Borders Book Festival. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and is within the Earlston High School Catchment Area, one only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler's Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. There is an abundance of outdoor pursuits in the area including Rugby, Football, Golf, Horse Riding and Walking including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas Central Heating.
Council Tax
Band E
Home Report
A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website 24/7.
Viewings
Strictly by Appointment Only via James Agent.
Offers
All offers should be submitted in writing in Standard Scottish Format. All interested parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor. In the event of a Closing Date the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept any offer at anytime.
Melrose provides an extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants and visitor attractions. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and Earlston High School. Melrose was also voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by The Sunday Times.
Accommodation
Entrance hall - kitchen - sitting room - sun room - 2 double bedrooms (1 ensuite) - shower room -
Internally
The property is presented in good order throughout, packed with character, and benefitting from modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. On the ground floor is a bright dining kitchen, sitting room with gas fire and and adjoining sun room. Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom, while the second double bedroom is served by a shower room.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units overlaid with wood-effect worktops incorporating a ceramic sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood, and there is an under counter space for a freestanding washing machine. The handy pantry has space for a tall fridge/freezer and tumble dryer.
Bathrooms
The shower room is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, wash hand basin and walk-in shower enclosure with mixer shower.
The ensuite is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, wash hand basin and panel bath.
Externally
The property benefits from a generous mature garden which is fully enclosed and laid to lawn, with well stocked beds and specimen trees, creating a wonderful space for relaxing or entertaining. At the bottom of the garden is a handy timber shed.
Location
This property occupies an enviable location in the popular village of Newstead, close to Melrose which is regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which has also just been voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times, Melrose provides and extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony Gardens and Priorswood Gardens. It is also home to the world-famous annual Melrose Sevens and very popular Borders Book Festival. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and is within the Earlston High School Catchment Area, one only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler's Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. There is an abundance of outdoor pursuits in the area including Rugby, Football, Golf, Horse Riding and Walking including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas Central Heating.
Council Tax
Band E
Home Report
A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website 24/7.
Viewings
Strictly by Appointment Only via James Agent.
Offers
All offers should be submitted in writing in Standard Scottish Format. All interested parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor. In the event of a Closing Date the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept any offer at anytime.
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