Cranshaws Schoolhouse, Duns

Scottish Borders, TD11 3SJ

Scottish Borders, TD11 3SJ

1 Receptions
4 Beds
2 Baths
1453 Sq ft

Cranshaws School House is a charming B-listed, semi-detached stone-built property offering bright, characterful, and highly flexible accommodation extending to approximately 135 sq. metres over two floors.

Set within a generous plot extending to approximately 0.49 acres, the property enjoys stunning open rural views across the surrounding Borders countryside, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting.

While the house would now benefit from a degree of refurbishment and modernisation, it presents an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to create a truly special home.

Accommodation Comprises:

Ground Floor: Entrance Porch, Hallway, Lounge, Inner Hall, Kitchen, Bedroom 1 (En-Suite). 

Second Floor: Landing, Bedroom 2 (Dressing Room), Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Bathroom. 

Outside: Private Driveway, Mature Garden Grounds. 

Summary of Accommodation

Cranshaws School House is a charming B-listed, semi-detached stone-built property extending to approximately 135 sq. metres, set within generous grounds of around 0.49 acres and enjoying stunning open rural views across the surrounding countryside. While requiring modernisation, the property offers tremendous potential to create a bespoke family home, with scope to extend or convert the attached storage areas into additional living space (subject to the necessary consents).

The accommodation is bright and flexible, comprising on the ground floor an entrance porch leading to a welcoming hallway, a generous twin-aspect lounge, a bedroom with en-suite shower room (which could also serve as a second public room), and a kitchen accessed via an inner hall.

Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to three further bedrooms, a dressing room, and a family bathroom. The property is fitted with single glazing, electric storage heating, and an immersion heater.

Externally, there are mature garden grounds and a private driveway, all set within circa 0.49 acres.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Services:

Mains Electricity & Water. Drainage to Shared Septic Tank. Electric Storage Heaters & Hot Water via Immersion.

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie Berwick. 50 Hide Hill, Berwick‑Upon‑Tweed, TD15 1AB. Email: amy.brown@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01289 334 532

Offers:

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Council Tax Band:

D

Postcode:

TD11 3SJ

Tenure:

Freehold

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP's. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket and The London Office.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.


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Location

Cranshaws is a highly attractive and peaceful rural hamlet set within the picturesque Scottish Borders countryside, offering an exceptional quality of life surrounded by rolling hills and open landscapes. Despite its tranquil setting, the area enjoys excellent accessibility, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a balance between rural living and convenience.

The nearby market town of Duns is easily reached and provides a good range of local amenities, including shops, schooling, healthcare facilities, and leisure options. The area is also well placed for commuting, with straightforward access to Edinburgh and East Lothian, making it ideal for those who require connectivity while enjoying a more relaxed pace of life.

Cranshaws benefits from a strong sense of community and a variety of local amenities. A well-equipped village hall hosts local events and activities, while Cranshaws Kirk holds a monthly service, complemented by a unique monthly Forest Church, embracing the surrounding natural environment.

For families and outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers excellent recreational opportunities. A community walking route of approximately 4.5 km, complete with a play area and community orchard, runs just below the rear of the property, providing a safe and enjoyable space for all ages. Additionally, the Whiteadder Water Sports Centre, located approximately 2–3 miles away, offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits including sailing, kayaking, and fishing.

Education is well catered for, with a school bus service operating daily to Duns, adding to the area's family-friendly appeal.
Overall, Cranshaws presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle, a welcoming community atmosphere, and excellent transport links, all within easy reach of key Borders towns and central Scotland.

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