3 bed link detached house for sale

Main Street, Whitsome TD11

Scott House is a charming home set within a mature, landscaped garden, with period features and complemented by a stone outbuilding at the bottom of the garden, currently used as a cinema room.

Accessed from the main street in Whitsome, this charming property has views of the Lammermuir Hills and opens through double gates doors into a covered passageway featuring a stone fireplace.

From here, you step into the private garden and approach the main entrance. A welcoming porch leads into the kitchen, which is fitted with shaker-style cabinetry and a Belfast sink, with french doors opening to the dining room.

The dining area showcases exposed beams and a wood-burning stove set within a stone surround, leading into the sitting room. This inviting space also features beams, a large fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and dual-aspect windows that fill the room with natural light. Beyond the sitting room, an attractive orangery offers bright, panoramic views over the garden.

Upstairs, a spacious landing with bright corridors leads to two generous double bedrooms, a box room, and a family bathroom with a shower bath.

Externally, Scott House benefits from a beautifully landscaped garden, it boasts mature shrubs and trees, flower beds, and a gravelled seating areas beneath pergolas. The stone outbuilding at the rear of the garden, currently a cinema room, could easily be adapted as a home office or studio. The property backs onto open fields with uninterrupted views of the Cheviots.

This delightful house perfectly combines period charm with versatile modern living, set in a popular village location.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor – Entrance Vestibule, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Garden Room.

First Floor – Two Generous Double Bedrooms, Box Room, Family Bathroom.

Garden & Grounds – Covered Passage, Lawn, Stone Outbuilding, Multiple Seating Areas, Pergolas, Mature Shrubs & Trees, Gravelled Paths.

General Remarks

Distances

Allanton 1 mile, Chirnside 3 miles, Duns 6 miles, Norham 4 miles, Coldstream 8.5 miles, Reston Train Station 10 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 10 miles, Edinburgh 55 miles. (all distances are approximate).

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage, oil central heating. Fibre broadband services available.

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation

Scott House is not listed nor does it sit within a conservation area.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Scott House is situated in the highly desirable Borders village of Whitsome, a charming and welcoming community with a popular local shop and post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with a vibrant and active community hall (Whitsome Ark) hosting many events, sports and activities

Local amenities include the nearby towns and villages of Alllanton, Chirnside, Swinton, Paxton and Duns with shops, cafes, restaurants, garden centres and the Jim Clark Motor Museum. Country houses, woodland walks and parks are all within a few minutes drive.
Whitsome itself benefits from excellent schooling options. Both Swinton and Whitsome provide highly regarded primary schools, while the prestigious Berwickshire High School in Duns is only a 10–15 minute drive away. For those seeking independent education, Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar and Longridge Towers School near Berwick are both highly respected.

Over the border, the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, approximately 10 miles from Whitsome, offers extensive amenities including major supermarket chains, boutique local shops, historic sites within the medieval walls, a variety of restaurants and cafés, and the Maltings Cinema.
For leisure and lifestyle, Whitsome is perfectly positioned. Close to the A1 with easy access to the Northumberland Coast, Holy Island and Bamburgh or going north to Edinburgh, Fife and St Andrews.

Country pursuits are abundant, with opportunities for walking, cycling, and local sporting activities. Golf enthusiasts are well catered for, with courses at Eyemouth, Dunbar, Goswick, and Magdalene Fields in Berwick all within easy reach.

Whitsome also offers excellent transport links. The nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed train station provides convenient access to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London, making it an ideal location for those who value both rural charm and accessibility. With its strong sense of community, beautiful surroundings, and convenient location, Whitsome remains one of the most sought-after villages in the region.

Disclaimer

Important Notice
These particulars are for information only and do not constitute an offer or contract. No statement by Paton & Co or any joint agent (written or verbal) constitutes a representation or warranty. Neither the seller nor agents accept liability for any error, omission or misstatement, and such shall not entitle any party to rescind, claim compensation or bring action.
The property is sold as seen with all faults and subject to all rights, burdens, servitudes and wayleaves. Measurements, plans and photographs are approximate and for guidance only. Planning, building regulations and other consents, and all services, have not been verified or tested. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection and professional advice. No liability is accepted for costs incurred if a property is sold or withdrawn.
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