- Detached, three-bedroom country cottage +
- Nestled within 6 acres of garden grounds +
- Internal and external storage facilities +
- Over 300 new trees planted within woodland area of site +
- Grounds include a paddock - ideal for those with an equestrian interest +
- Expansive stone-built bothy providing scope for development +
Nestled within 6 acres of garden grounds and situated in the picturesque hamlet of Shankend – an approximate 9 miles from Hawick and 11 miles from Newcastleton – this charming country cottage offers a spacious 113sqm of living space, perfect for those seeking their long-term family home. Boasting breathtaking views over the rolling Borders countryside this property truly creates a tranquil atmosphere for the buyer.
Extending over two storeys, Shankendshiels offers capacious accommodation to the new owner. Currently comprising an entrance porch, lounge, conservatory, a well-proportioned galley kitchen, pantry, bathroom and a mobility friendly bedroom on the ground floor; moving to the upper floor, the property offers two very well proportioned double bedrooms and a good degree of storage facilities. Although the property is currently presented in a move in condition, there is fantastic scope for the buyer to modernise the home to their own taste or to extend the space further, should the appropriate planning permissions be sought and granted.
Externally, Shankendshiels is wonderfully positioned within mature garden grounds that comprise of both soft and hard landscaping, while also offering a high level of off-street parking facilities by way of the multi-car driveway. The further grounds are now home to newly planted woodland, a paddock area and a most soothing babbling brook that flows within the property boundary. Additionally, the stone-built out-buildings add a unique aspect to the property, providing potential for a guest house or creative studio as well as many other prospective purposes. Furthermore, the delightful timber constructed summerhouse offers comfortable external accommodation and could conveniently be utilised as a home office should the buyer so wish. Viewings come highly recommended to fully appreciate this abundant family home.