Property Details & Description

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Reception Hallway, Two Reception Rooms, Dining Room, WC, Kitchen, Pantry, Utility Room, Porch.

First Floor

4 bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Two Storerooms (accessed via a separate staircase to the rear).

Exterior

Far reaching scenic views, front lawn featuring a ha-ha, stone BBQ, mature trees and shrubs, fruit trees, driveway parking, two storage sheds. About 1.02 Acres.

Situation

Hownam Mains Farmhouse occupies an enviable elevated position in the heart of the Cheviot Hills just 3.5 miles from the popular village of Morebattle that sits beside the Kale Water, a tributary of the River Teviot, and not far from both Kelso and Jedburgh. The village of Morebattle has a strong sense of community as well as amenities including a popular Butcher’s, a Village Store, The Templehall Hotel and the well-regarded Morebattle Primary School and Nursery. The St Cuthbert’s Way which is a 100km long distance trail which runs between the Border town of Melrose and Lindisfarne off the coast of Northumberland also passes through the village.

The market town of Kelso, situated about 8 miles northwest of Morebattle and about 11 miles from the farmhouse 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. Private schooling is available at St Mary’s School in Melrose and Longridge Towers School near Berwick. Historical attractions include Kelso Abbey and Floors Castle, to name a few.

The Royal Burgh of Jedburgh which lies 9 miles to the west of the property is home to “Mary Queen of Scots' House", the 12th century Jedburgh Abbey and The Jedburgh Jail and Museum, all of which are situated in the heart of this picturesque, historic town attracting many visitors throughout the year. Local amenities are easily accessible with a wide range of shops, restaurants, swimming pool, an 18-hole golf course, Health & Leisure Centre and sports clubs such as Jed-Forest rugby team. Jedburgh Grammar Campus which was opened in 2020, provides schooling for all ages.

The property is well positioned for the outdoor way of life with many hill walks through the Cheviot Hills being accessible from the doorstep. Further country and sporting pursuits such as salmon and trout fishing on the River Tweed and Teviot, shooting and National Hunt Racing are also on hand. Northumberland National Park is just a 30-minute drive away.

Whilst Hownam Mains Farmhouse 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.

General Description

Hownam Mains Farmhouse occupies an enviable position overlooking the quiet rolling countryside at the end of an attractive tree lined driveway and well off the public road. Whilst the property still has some period features including fireplaces, turning staircase, sash and case windows, wooden shutters and cornicing, the property requires a complete programme of refurbishment with the opportunity to create a stunning family home.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, utility room, porch and WC. The first-floor accommodation comprises of four bedrooms and a family bathroom. A second staircase to the rear of the property ascends to two rooms which could be converted (subject to the relevant consents) to form an additional bedroom/ensuite bedroom.

Outside, there are two outbuildings, a front lawn delineated by a ha-ha, a BBQ area with a stone-built BBQ, garden ground featuring mature broadleaf trees as well as shrubs and fruit trees, a large sweeping driveway flanked by mature beech hedging and trees and a parking area. All set in approximately 1.02 acres (0.41 ha).

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

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 the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is TD5 8AJ.

What Three Words

Teamed.promoting.blotchy

Entry & Possession

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

Services

Mains electricity. Private water supply. Drainage to a septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council, Council HQ, Newtown Street, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA. Tel: 0300 100 1800. Email: customeradvice@scotborders.gov.uk.

Council Tax

Band F

EPC Rating

Band F

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, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070

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.

Websites and Social Media

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.

In addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com – Rettie & Co. Borders; twitter.com – Rettie and Co; Instagram and LinkedIn.

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 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 & 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.