Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen.

First Floor

Two Bedrooms, Bathroom

Situation

Hownam Mains Farm Cottage occupies an enviable elevated position in the heart of the Cheviot Hills just 3.5 miles from the popular village of Morebattle, a short distance from both Kelso and Jedburgh. The village of Morebattle has a strong sense of community as well as amenities including a popular Village Store, The Templehall Hotel and the well-regarded Morebattle Primary School and Nursery.

The market town of Kelso, situated about 8 miles northwest of Morebattle offers a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, boutique shops, a swimming pool, an ice rink, Britain’s friendliest racecourse, golf courses including the championship course at the Schloss Hotel, banks, restaurants, hotels, hairdressers, a doctor’s surgery, nurseries, two well-regarded primary schools and a high school.

The property is well positioned for the outdoor way of life with many hill walks through the Cheviot’s being accessible from the doorstep. Further country and sporting pursuits such as salmon and trout fishing on the River Tweed and Teviot, road cycling, mountain biking, field sports, horse riding and golf.

Whilst 3 Hownam mains farm cottage is set in a quiet rural location, Edinburgh, Newcastle and London are all accessible. Edinburgh can be reached by car via the A697 in around 1 hour 30 mins, Newcastle via the A68 in around the same time and London via train (high speed rail link) from Berwick-Upon-Tweed (27 miles) with a journey time of around 3.5 hours.

Mileage

Morebattle 3.5 miles, Kelso 11 miles, Jedburgh, Melrose 23 miles , Edinburgh 55 miles, Newcastle 59 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

General Remarks

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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 heating, mains drainage and mains water.

Council Tax

Band B

EPC

Band F

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

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.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Borders LLP, 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 he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself 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.

Important Notice

Rettie Borders LLP, 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. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. 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 misstatement 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 Borders LLP 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.