Middle Cottage, Houndslow

Gordon, Scottish Borders, TD3 6LX

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Gordon, Scottish Borders, TD3 6LX

2 Receptions
4 Beds
3 Baths
2465 Sq ft

Middle Cottage is a gorgeous stone built 4-bedroom detached cottage in a peaceful setting near to the welcoming village of Westruther. It offers beautifully presented accomodation over two floors, expansive garden grounds and a 1.3-acre paddock offering flexibility, privacy and ample opportunity.

 

Highlights Include:

·        Generous accomodation extending to 2467 sqft

·        Attractive South facing aspect

·        Neutral contemporary design throughout

·        Newly fitted kitchen with integrated appliances

·        Ground floor bedroom with ensuite bathroom providing the option for one level living

·        Three additional double bedrooms, one currently utilised as a dressing room

·        Sizable studio offering a great workspace or further accomodation

·        Self-contained summerhouse annex accomodation with kitchen and bathroom

·        Expansive landscaped garden with a selection of seating areas

·        Multiple outbuildings including, garden shed, work shed, coal shed and laundry room

·        Large gravel driveway allowing ample parking

·        Paddock of circa 1.3 acres with current field shelter & electric fencing

·        Solar panels assisting with energy costs


This much-loved stone-built cottage has been maintained to a high standard, offering an incoming purchaser a unique and exciting opportunity.  

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor - Entrance Hallway, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Principal Bedroom Suite, Bedroom/ Dressing Room, Main Bathroom, Workshop
First Floor – Large Landing, Two Double bedrooms – one with ensuite.

Externally the property boasts ample driveway parking, expansive garden grounds, a summerhouse annex, outbuildings, a laundry room and a 1.3-acre paddock.

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 central heating, septic tank drainage, 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:

D

EPC Rating:

D

Postcode:

TD3 6LX

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

First Edition - April 2026

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.
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

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

Middle Cottage is situated on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Westruther, and just 4 miles from the village of Gordon. Middle Cottage offers peaceful country living whilst being easily commutable to the city and further Border towns nearby. The village has a popular pub, and friendly community hall hosting regular events.
For everyday shopping needs, close by Lauder has a wealth of amenities which include The Spotty Dog Delicatessen, The Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant, an artisan bakery, Shaws Fine Meats, Flat Cat Gallery and Café, Purple Plum Fruit and Veg shop, post office, pharmacy and local convenience store to name a few.
Excellent schooling is readily available at the local primary school in Westruther and further afield at Gordon & Lauder. Secondary schooling is available nearby at the highly regarded Earlston High School. The Borders Railway Terminus in Stow just a 12-mile drive away provides a direct rail link into the city.

Contact us

    Hugh Rettie

    Associate Director

    01896 824070

    hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk