A handsome Grade C listed Art Deco, Victorian semi-detached Mansion House, set in an elevated position offering far reaching views over the historic town of Hawick and countryside beyond. Retaining an abundance of character and charm throughout, West Langlands has been lovingly restored to offer pristine accomodation over three floors whilst still being steeped in history.
Comprised on the ground floor is the striking hallway with original stain glassed window, the impressive drawing and dining rooms both featuring beautiful bay windows and central fireplaces, the well-equipped countryside kitchen, utility room and finally the circular sunroom just off the kitchen, which provides a pleasant space for casual dining whilst enjoying the garden view.
Located on the first floor is the grand sitting room which could be utilised as a double bedroom, the magnificent principal bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom and the study/home office which at present offers an impressive library with ample built in shelving.
The remainder of the accomodation is located on the second floor. Four double bedrooms accommodate this level with one benefitting from a well-appointed ensuite shower room and a further separate bathroom.
Externally West Langlands offers delightful and secluded garden grounds stretching to approximately 1.5 acres. Laid mostly to well-manicured lawns, the garden offers a great deal of privacy by the well planted mature trees and shrubs. A gorgeous Grade C listed summer house provides a peaceful place to enjoy the sunshine alongside the sunny patio terrace. Completing the outdoor accomodation is a useful vegetable garden, a greenhouse, timber shed and the sweeping shared driveway.
This much-loved detached home has been maintained regularly to a high standard. The property offers an incoming purchaser an excellent opportunity to obtain a wonderful family home with excellent local amenities, schooling and connections all close at hand. Viewings are very much recommended to appreciate the true beauty of this historic home.
Situation
Sunnyhill Road is a short walk from the bustling centre of Hawick. The centre of the town benefits from an ALDI, Sainsburys, LIDL and Morrisons supermarket, a wide range of local shops and businesses, banks, restaurants, public houses, sports clubs, leisure centre, and schools for all ages. The town also boasts a high-school and several local primary schools.
Hawick is a historic town, regarded as the ‘Home of Cashmere’ and is surrounded by the beautiful, picturesque Scottish Borders where there are opportunities on the doorstep for walking, cycling, golfing, horse-riding, fishing, as well as many other country pursuits. Equally well known for its proud rugby tradition and the venue for the famous Common Riding every June, Hawick has good road access to the nearby towns of Galashiels, Selkirk, Melrose and Kelso and to the south via the A7. There are bus links to the cities of Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne, and the Borders railway to Edinburgh has stops at Galashiels and Tweedbank, both just a 25-minute drive away.
Accomodation Comprises
Ground Floor – Entrance Hallway, Cloak Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Utility.
First Floor – Principal Bedroom with Ensuite, Double Bedroom/Living Room, Bedroom/Study.
Second Floor – Landing, Four Bedrooms one with Ensuite, Bathroom.
Externally the property sits in 1.5 acres of beautiful garden grounds with a selection of lawns, planted borders and mature trees offering privacy year-round. There is a historic listed summer house, green house, vegetable garden and garden shed along side a once sunken rose garden now offering a manicured formal lawn excellent for hosting.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: E
Tenure: Freehold
Viewing by appointment via Rettie Borders.
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: G