Lyme House, 51 Shedden Park Road

Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7AW

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7AW

4 Receptions
4 Beds
2 Baths
2766 Sq ft

Lyme House is a charming and substantial four bedroom Georgian town house dating from circa 1830. Sitting at the edge of the bustling town centre of Kelso the property offers flexible and spacious accommodation over three floors with a stunning south-facing walled garden.

The ground floor offers three large airy receptions rooms with views over Shedden Park to the front and over the sunny garden to the rear. All bedrooms are of generous proportions with the principal having the added benefit of a dressing room. There are two well-equipped modern bathrooms and a separate WC on the ground floor.

The lower ground floor provides ample space for further entertaining with large dining room, deep pantry cupboard and a spacious breakfasting kitchen with separate utility room.

The property flows beautifully and retains much of its key period features with high ceilings, double-glazed sash and case windows, feature fireplaces and original architraves throughout.

Externally Lyme House sits within a generous South-facing walled garden which has been thoughtfully landscaped and stocked by the current owners creating an easy to maintain and colourful display of flora and fauna throughout the year. A useful outhouse provides excellent storage and greenhouse for planting, there is also a paved patio, ideal for al-fresco entertaining.

The property sits within comfortable walking distance to the centre of Kelso with it's array of amenities, restaurants and services whilst also being within easy reach of several walking routes and arterial roads to the North and South.

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:
Hallway, Family Room, Lounge, Sun Room, WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with dressing room, two further double bedrooms, bathroom.

Second Floor:
Double Bedroom, Bathroom.

Lower Ground:
Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Pantry.

Externalls the property boasts a generous South-facing walled garden with laid lawn, patio terrace, herbaceous borders and large shed with greenhouse.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

Note that fitted curtains and light fittings are not included as part of the sale.

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.

Council Tax Band:

F

EPC Rating:

D

Postcode:

TD5 7AW

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

September 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

Lyme House is located a short distance from the centre of the bustling Borders town of Kelso, on the banks of the River Tweed. Kelso boasts a well-stocked range of local shops, 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 permit 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 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

    Fraser Wardhaugh

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    01896 800186

    fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk