Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch, Hallway, Kitchen/Diner, Shower Room with WC, Boot Room, Study/Bedroom 4, Sitting Room.

Lower First Floor

Bathroom

First Floor

Landing, Three Double Bedrooms, Wardrobe/Linen Cupboard

Outside

Expansive Garden’s, Mature Woodland, Nature Pond, Parking Area, Two Patio’s, Boiler Room and Outdoor Store, Garden Shed, Double Garage, Workshop/Studio, Log store and Potting Shed.

Approximately 6 acres in all.

Mileage

Edinburgh 45 miles     Galashiels 12 miles      Peebles 21 miles     Melrose 12 miles   Kelso 23 miles Hawick 5 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

Synton Parkhead Dovecot is situated within the beautiful historic landscape of Synton with Iron Age and Roman hill forts close by, it is positioned just a 6-mile drive from the bustling town of Selkirk. The Royal and Ancient burgh of Selkirk is a historic market town in the Central Borders and is beautifully situated on the banks of the historic Ettrick Water. The town boasts excellent leisure facilities which includes a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool and fitness centre. There is a good range of local amenities, with several hotels and pubs, with the thriving town of Galashiels nearby offering a wider range. Local tourist attractions include Bowhill House and Country Park, Halliwell’s House and nearby St. Mary’s Loch. For the sporting enthusiast there are variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, golf, hill walking and a selection of field sports.

Local schooling is excellent with three primary schools and secondary schooling at Selkirk High. The well-known St Mary’s Preparatory School is situated in nearby Melrose. Selkirk is centrally located providing easy access to Edinburgh and the North of England via the A7 which runs through Selkirk. Galashiels (7 miles) has a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 50 minutes.

A short 5 miles from Synton is the town of Hawick which has further secondary schooling, national retailers, a leisure centre, annual film festival, the home of cashmere and multiple supermarkets.

Description

Built in the late 1800’s, Synton Dovecot offers spacious family accommodation with attractive period features over two levels with an abundance of outdoor space and multiple outbuildings. Entrance to the property is granted through the front door into a welcoming vestibule with helpful boot shelves, this flows through to the reception hallway. Fitted with coat hooks and an understairs cupboard, it aids great storage for household goods, shoes and coats upon entrance.

To the left the open plan dining kitchen is found, with large bay window to the front with bespoke window seat, wood burning stove and ample space for a dining table. The family kitchen is fitted with a large selection of shelving and base units, an electric oven and hob, an integrated dishwasher and a free-standing fridge/freezer. The open plan aspect of this area makes it a perfect heart of the home. To the back of the kitchen is a newly fitted shower room and a rear door providing access to the rear courtyard. Further to the ground floor is a double bedroom/study, ideal for multi-generational living and a spacious sitting room with wood burning stove and stunning views across the garden grounds.

Following the staircase to the lower first-floor leads to an immaculate family bathroom, expertly fitted with a standalone bath, waterfall shower, heated towel rail, WC and hand basin. A further flight of steps leads to the bedroom accomodation, comprised of two double bedrooms, 1 small double bedroom and a useful built in wardrobe/linen cupboard to the top of the stairs.

Externally, the property benefits from a large south facing fully enclosed garden with surrounding grounds adding up to a total of approximately 6 acres. Mature Woodland surrounds the rear of the property allowing a private yet easily maintainable plot. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with a selection of mature and colourful shrubs, flowers and trees surrounding the boundary, a stone-built pond adds a central feature to the front lawn. There are three patio seating areas, well placed to enjoy the sun at different points throughout the day. A large gravel parking area allows multiple cars a place to park with a double garage being located just a short distance from the property with electric roller doors and first floor storage. There are multiple useful outbuildings within the grounds including a garden shed and two garden stores, aiding ample outdoor storage.

An extremely well-placed studio/workshop can be found next door to the double garage, with services connected it creates a wonderful space for a garden studio/workshop/ annex accomodation if correct planning/ approval was granted.

A paddock to the left side of the property adds a wonderful grazing area for animals.

Agents Note 

Please note we are aware that full planning permission was granted in 2020 for alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse which has now lapsed - More details can be found on the Scottish Borders Council website - 20/00795/FUL

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070.

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD7 4PB.

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Tenure

Freehold

Listing and Conversation

Synton Parkhead Dovecot is not a Listed Building nor is it located in the Town’s conservation area.

Fixtures and Fittings

Please note, carpets, blinds, curtains and light fittings are included in the sale.

Services

Mains electricity, mains water

Septic tank drainage.

Oil fired heating.

Entry & Possession

Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Council Tax

Band D

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band D

Home Report

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.

Offers

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH and Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose

TD6 0SA Tel: 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.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, 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 & Co, 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 mis-statement 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 & Co. 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.