The Old Manse, Midlem

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 4QB

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 4QB

4 Receptions
5 Beds
4 Baths
3315 Sq ft

The Old Manse is a charming, spacious, extensively renovated detached family home, sitting within a generous enclosed plot in the charming conservation village of Midlem. The property offers exceptionally versatile family living over three floors alongside the added benefits of extensive mature gardens, stone-built garage outbuildings and a large 2-acre paddock to the rear.

Highlights include:

·        Detached family home extending to some 3315 square feet.

·        Large paddock to the rear of the property of circa 2.11 acres in total, ideal for grazing.

·        Four flexible and generous reception rooms.

·        Four bedrooms spaces in the main house, two of which boast en-suite bathrooms.

·      Further 1 bedroom annexe with ensuite shower room, kitchenette and separate entrance.

·     House double-glazed throughout.

·        Large stone-built outbuildings with excellent storage. These have previously been used as stables with attached garage.

·        Extensive private gardens mostly laid to lawn, with specimen trees, hedging and deep herbaceous borders.

·        Ample off-street driveway parking.

·        Excellent views to the Cheviot Hills.

·        Bright and sunny South-facing aspect.

 

The property is ideally placed to enjoy the advantages of village life, whilst being within a short drive of an array of local amenities and schooling options in nearby Selkirk, Melrose and St Boswells. 

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Vestibule, Lounge, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen with Family Room, Utility, Garden Room, Annexe Lounge/Bedroom, Kitchen, Shower Room, WC.

First Floor:
Principal bedroom with en-suite, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Shower Room.

Second Floor:

Bedroom 4 with En-suite and Dressing Room.

Externally the property benefits from a large, secluded garden, large stone-built outbuildings with attached garage and generous paddock extending to circa 2.11 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:

Oil fired central heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie Borders LLP. 1 Abbey Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9PX. Email: fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01896 800186

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:

G

EPC Rating:

E

Postcode:

TD7 4QB

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

April 2026 - First Edition

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.

Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

  1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
  2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
  3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
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All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
  1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
  2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
  3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Location

Midlem is a picturesque conservation village situated above the Ale Valley. The layout of the village and the surrounding landscape follow the medieval ‘rig’ layout which dates back to the 12th Century. The village enjoys extensive views to the Eildon Hills, Cheviot Hills, Carter Bar and Ruberslaw.

The nearest town to Midlem is the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk, just 5 miles away. Selkirk boasts excellent leisure facilities, including a golf course, swimming pool and tennis courts, as well as cricket, football and rugby grounds. There is a good range of independent coffee shops, butchers, bakers, a small supermarket and a monthly farmers market. The thriving border Town of Galashiels offers a wider range of amenities just 8 miles away. Selkirk also offers excellent schooling, with three primary schools and secondary schooling at Selkirk High. The well-known St Mary’s Preparatory School is situated in the nearby town of Melrose. For the sporting enthusiast there are wide variety of outdoor pursuits on your doorstep including fishing on the River Tweed and Ettrick, golf, hill walking, horse riding, mountain biking in Tweed Valley and a selection of field sports.

Midlem is easily accessible and can be reached by both the A68 and the A7, providing links to Edinburgh and the north of England. The Borders Railway (just 8 miles away) provides a frequent service to and from Edinburgh. The Borders General Hospital, the largest hospital in the Scottish Borders is just seven miles away.

Mileage: Edinburgh 44 miles, Melrose 6 miles Selkirk 5 miles Tweedbank Railway Station 8 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Contact us

    Fraser Wardhaugh

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    01896 800186

    fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

    Hugh Rettie

    Associate Director

    01896 824070

    hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk