Orchard House, Bowmont Street

Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7EF

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7EF

6 Beds

Orchard House is a charming 19th century Georgian Townhouse set within private grounds, situated in the heart of the Borders Town of Kelso. Providing flexible living over three floors, the property boasts period features throughout, a large private garden and is located a short walking distance from the Town Centre.

The property sits within private walled garden grounds, including planted flower beds to the front of the property, a large formal lawn to the side ideal for outdoor entertaining, and a well-placed seating terrace, a perfect spot for enjoying the sunshine. A gravelled driveway and turning circle to the right side of the property provides ample off street parking.

Orchard House opens directly into the reception hallway providing access into two south facing reception rooms and a spacious fitted kitchen with dining space. Completing the ground floor are a utility room and shower room. The first-floor houses three generous double bedrooms, a singe bedroom or study/home office and a family bathroom. The second floor contains another two double bedrooms, one with walk in wardrobe space. The property benefits from a basement level, allowing an abundance of storage or with the relevant planning and consents, could be converted into further accommodation.

Orchard House offers purchasers the opportunity to acquire a unique and historic property in a central town setting within easy reach of excellent amenities. Requiring a programme of upgrading, the property offers great potential to truly “make this your own”.

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Basement - Ample Storage.

Ground Floor - Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, Shower Room.

First Floor - Three Double Bedrooms, Study/Single Bedroom, Bathroom.

Second Floor - Two Double Bedrooms.

Externally the property benefits from a large private driveway and expansive formal gardens.

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:

Gas 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: borders@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01896 824070

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.

Postcode:

TD5 7EF

Tenure:

Not Specified

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

Located in the bustling Borders town of Kelso, Orchard House is a fantastic property. Kelso sits on the banks of the river Tweed and has a wide range of local shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and services as well as excellent schooling including a private nursery, two well-regarded primary schools as well as a secondary school, with private schooling available at St Mary’s School (14.5 miles) in Melrose and Longridge Towers School (20.5 miles) just outside Berwick-upon Tweed.

The area has much to offer in terms of rural pursuits and leisure facilities such as rugby, ice skating, hockey, horse riding, tennis, and football. There are lovely walks in the area and fishing is available on the rivers Tweed and Teviot with the famous Junction Pool. There are frequent National race meetings at Kelso Racecourse and the keen golfer is well catered for at the recently established 18-hole Schloss Roxburghe golf course. Floors Castle Estate also offers several walking routes and a large children’s playpark.

Edinburgh, and its international airport and mainline railway station lies to the northwest of Kelso, while Berwick-upon-Tweed, with its mainline rail link and the A1 lies approximately 24 miles to the east. Newcastle airport is approximately 64 miles to the south.

Contact us

    Hugh Rettie

    Associate Director

    01896 824070

    hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk