Brundenlaws, Bowden

Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 0ST

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 0ST

3 Receptions
5 Beds
3 Baths
30591 Sq ft

Brundenlaws is a charming and rarely available Victorian home occupying a wonderfully private plot in the sought after conservation village of Bowden. Located in the heart of the village the property boasts outstanding South-facing views of the Scottish Borders stretching to East to the Cheviot Hills and Ruberslaw to the West.

Set over two principal floors this outstanding home has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. Whilst requiring a degree of modernisation the house is rich in period details with deep bay windows, ornate cornices and ceilings, generous ceilings and large sash windows.

The ground floor comprises a generous sitting-room with conservatory, dining room, study, kitchen, utility and stairs lead to a first-floor bedroom which could be used as a nursey/playroom or further home office. The first floor boasts four generous double bedrooms – one benefiting from an en-suite bathroom, the other bedrooms share a large family bathroom.

Externally the property sits within wonderfully private mature gardens, to the rear of the house is a flag-stoned patio – ideal for enjoying the sun – and a wonderful, tiered garden stocked with herbaceous shrubs. The front garden is laid to lawn and cobblestones. The property has the added advantage of off-street parking, and a large outbuilding offers capacious storage and two large garages.

Bowden is ideally placed offering residents a variety of walking routes on the doorstep with the Bowden Common leading to the three peaks of the Eildon Hills. There are several walking routes in Maxpoffle Woods and St Cuthbert's Way can be easily followed from nearby. There is an active village hall and easy access to local schooling in Melrose, Newtown St. Boswells and Earlston High School for Secondary pupils.

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:
Vestibule, Hallway, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Dining Room, Study, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom & Shower room, Study/Bedroom 5.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with en-suite, two further double bedrooms, double bedroom 4 (currently used as walk-in wardrobe), family bathroom.

Externally the property boasts private off-street parking and wraparound private gardens with a tiered South-facing garden, flagged patio, front sundial garden and a large outbuilding with garaging and storage with the potential for a variety of uses.

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:

TD6 0ST

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

January 2026 - First Issue

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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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  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.
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  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

Brundenlaws sits in a commanding and private position in the centre of the charming conservation village of Bowden. The village has a lovely community and sits within easy reach of the villages of Newtown St Boswells & Melrose where there is a wealth of local amenities, shops, health centre and primary schools.
Perched at the foot of the Eildon Hills, Bowden offers a wealth of easily accessible green space with several walking routes nearby perfect for walking, running and horse-riding. The property falls withing the catchment of the desirable Earlston High School with a bus-service available for all pupils.
For wider shopping needs the bustling town of Galashiels, a further four miles to the west offers a wider range of shopping facilities including Tesco, ASDA, Next and Marks & Spencer and the Pavillion Cinema. Alternatively, the village of St Boswells lies three miles to the east and also provides a good selection of shops and eateries along with the award-winning Mainstreet Trading Company which encompasses a bookshop, deli, homeware store and café.

Contact us

    Fraser Wardhaugh

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    01896 800186

    fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk