Allerly Mains Gattonside

Scottish Borders, TD6 9LT

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Scottish Borders, TD6 9LT

4 Receptions
4 Beds
2 Baths
3229 Sq ft

Allerly Mains is a charming and rarely available residential small-holding sitting within an enviable south-facing position at the edge of the popular village of Gattonside.

Comprises some 38 acres, sand menage, horse-walker and stabling for up to nine horses the property offers a second to none opportunity in one of the Borders’ most sought after locations.

Retained within the same family ownership since 1968 the house itself comprises a well-extended stone farmhouse with three generous reception rooms and three spacious bedrooms laid out over two principal floors – whilst in need of some degree of modernisation the property offers extremely flexible living with ample opportunity for incoming purchasers to add their own stamp.

The property’s elevated position affords it some of the best views in the Borders stretching out to the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. 

Externally the property boasts generous grazing paddocks, a fenced and floodlit sand menage, electric horse walker and ample stone yard space. The property has capacity currently to stable up to nine horses with generous and well-fitted loose boxes making it a ready-made facility for those seeking a manageable equestrian property in a second to none location.

Note: All the farmland is registered for IACS purposes under location code 796/0137.

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Hallway, Sitting Room, Snug, Bedroom with En-suite, Dining Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Sun-Room, Utility, Prep Kitchen, Utility, Rear Porch, Downstairs WC.

First Floor:

Two Double bedrooms, dressing room/bedroom 4, sewing room, bathroom.

Externally the property boasts 8 loose boxes, horse walker, sand riding arena, ample paddock grazing.

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, private drainage to septic tank, 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 9LT

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

August 2026 - First Edition

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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

Gattonside is one of the most desirable villages in the Scottish Borders, known for its attractive architecture, peaceful setting, and strong, active community. It offers easy access to Melrose, with a footbridge over the River Tweed linking the two communities and placing Melrose’s array of amenities within easy walking distance. These include a variety of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as a supermarket, health centre, and professional services. Melrose also hosts the annual Borders Book Festival and the Melrose 7s rugby tournament. Within Gattonside itself are two excellent restaurants, The Hoebridge and Seasons, both just a short walk from the house.

Melrose is home to the renowned St Mary’s School, with a wider choice of respected primary and secondary options throughout the area, including Earlston High School and Longridge Towers. The Borders General Hospital lies under two miles from the property.

Tweedbank Station, 3 miles away, provides a direct rail link to Edinburgh Waverley in around an hour with a twice hourly service, making the house well suited to those who wish to commute or maintain close ties to the city. Edinburgh itself is approximately 38 miles by road with Edinburgh Airport less than an hour and a half away with an expanding network of routes across Europe, North America, The Middle East and China.

The area is known for its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle, with nearby opportunities for walking, fishing, shooting, cycling, golf and riding. The Eildon Hills and River Tweed are within easy reach, while the wider Borders landscape offers endless scope for exploration.

Contact us

    Hugh Rettie

    Associate Director

    01896 824070

    hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

    Fraser Wardhaugh

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    01896 800186

    fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk