Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises:

Inchbonny House is available as a whole or in two separate Lots as detailed below.

Lot 1 - about 5.36 acres.

Lot 2 - about 2.53 acres.

As a whole the property and its grounds sit in about 7.89 acres in its entirety.

Lot 1:

Main House Accommodation

Ground Floor:      

Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study/Home Office, Library, Rear Hallway, WC, Larder, Utility Room, Kitchen Area.

Mezzanine Level:

Double bedroom.

First Floor:

Landing, Drawing Room, Three Double Bedrooms (one with adjoining Dressing Room/Nursery), One Single Bedroom, Family Bathroom.

Second Floor: 

Attic Room.

Exterior: 

Ample driveway parking.

A well establish garden featuring lawn areas, mature trees and shrubs, well-stocked borders and a gravelled alfresco dining area. Storage shed/workshop.

Three stock proof paddocks to the west side of the house of about 3 acres with about 300m of river frontage and a further turn out area to the north.

Stabling including three large serviced loose boxes (could be made into four) and a tack room which can also be accessed from the annexe.

Fishing rights with the right to fish extending all the way along the stretch of the Jed Water that delineates the property’s paddocks. The usual fishing rights as a riparian proprietor apply with the exception of salmon fishing rights which have been retained by Lothian Estates.

Cottage Accommodation

Ground Floor: 

Entrance Vestibule, Kitchen, Dining Room, Utility/Tack Room.

First Floor:

Sitting Room, Shower Room, Bedroom.

Exterior: 

Ample Driveway Parking.

Mature gardens to the front and side of the property.

Lot 2:

Paddock of about 2.53 acres that once stock proofed would be suitable for grazing.

Field shelter. Area of woodland also included.

Mileage

Newcastle upon Tyne 56 miles Carlisle 50 miles, Edinburgh 48 miles, Peebles 37 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 33.5 miles, Galashiels 18 miles, Tweedbank Railway Terminus 15 miles

Melrose 13 miles, Kelso 12 miles, Hawick 11 miles, Jedburgh 0.6 mile.

            (All distances are approximate)

Situation

Inchbonny House is set close to the banks of the beautiful Jed Water in an enviable south facing position in an accessible location just off the A68 and 0.6 of a mile from the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh. The town is home to “Mary Queen of Scots' House" and the 12th century Jedburgh Abbey, both 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 and Health & Leisure Centre. There are a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed and National Hunt racing. Golfing is available at a number of excellent courses including Jedburgh’s own 18-hole course and the nearby Roxburghe championship course (less than 15 minutes). Jedburgh Grammar Campus which was opened in 2020, provides schooling for all ages. Conveniently located, Jedburgh offers direct access to the A68, the main road linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. The major Border towns are within easy driving distance. Tweedbank (15 miles) has a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 55 minutes.

General Description

Lot 1 - Main House/Annexe/Stable Block/Three adjoining Paddocks/Fishing Rights.

Main House

Built in the early 19th century, Inchbonny House is a substantial 4/5-bedroom Georgian property with well-proportioned, free flowing family accommodation and well-established gardens. The house boasts an abundance of period features including; ornate plaster work, panelled doors, tessellated tile flooring, period fireplaces, timber sash and case bay windows and an original staircase to name a few, many of which are the work of notable local architect JP Allison.

The house has only ever been in two family ownerships (originally the Veitch family and the current owner having acquired the subjects in 2012). It was the Veitch's who built the Georgian house, and it was to this that Sir Walter Scott and James Hutton were frequent visitors, with the latter discovering the Hutton Nonconformity, a site of international scientific and historic renown (today located behind the turn out area to the north of the sale subjects). In 1897, later generations of the family significantly remodeled and aggrandised the house to designs by the then prominent local and aforementioned architect JP Allison, who designed many villas, country houses, and public buildings in the area (including Jedburgh Town Hall); it is this association which has caused the house to be C Listed. The Veitch family sold the house to the present owner in 2012, who has since been undertaking a sympathetic and extensive restoration to the main house (the kitchen has yet to be completed but offers a buyer scope to put their stamp on the final part of that refurbishment) and the rebuilding and extension of stables and cottage.

Access to the property is off the A68 onto a large, gated parking area which gives access to the property’s gravel driveway with parking suitable for several cars. From here, the gated driveway gives access up the west side of the property to the front door.

Internally the tessellated tile entrance vestibule with intricate plaster coving leads into the welcoming reception hallway also featuring ornate plaster work as well as an attractive open fireplace. The sitting room to the east side of the house is accessed off the hallway and features a bay window and ornate plasterwork. An open fireplace with marble surround provides the room with an attractive focal point. The home office/study can also be accessed from this room. To the west of the hallway is the impressive dual aspect dining room again with a substantial open fireplace providing an attractive focal point and featuring a press cupboard, ornate cornicing and sash and cash windows. To the rear of the reception hall is the dual aspect library again benefiting from an open fireplace.

Down four steps and into the rear hallway, a door gives access out to the rear of the property. It’s worth noting that planning has been granted for a storm porch to be built off this aspect. Also on this level is a newly fitted WC featuring a Thomas Crapper hand basin and toilet, a larder with a substantial Victorian slate shelf, useful wall units and shelving, a utility room housing the hot water tank and with ample hooks for coats and space for shoes and boots and a kitchen with a gas aga and bifold glazed doors opening up to the alfresco dining area. It is worth noting that planning has also been granted for a garden room to be added as an extension to this part of the house. All permissions that have been granted are extant and valid for all time coming (more specific design details can be found on the Scottish Borders Council website by quoting Ref 11/01640/FUL).

From the entrance hallway the prominent staircase leads up to half landing with prominent mullioned window, from which the dual aspect double bedroom with useful storage cupboard at mezzanine level can be accessed, and then up to the main landing on the first floor. From here, a double bedroom, a single bedroom, the drawing room that could also serve as a very grand double bedroom and a double bedroom with an adjoining nursery/dressing room can be reached. Completing the accommodation on this level, is the family bathroom with shower over the bath. What currently serves as a nursery/dressing room has planning permission for the conversion into an ensuite bathroom. A door off the first-floor landing gives access up timber steps to the attic room that also has been granted permission for a dormer rooflight to be added. This room could then serve as an additional bedroom.

It is understood that Inchbonny benefits from a good broadband connection.

Exterior

To the front of the main house, a well-established south facing garden featuring lawn areas, well stocked borders and mature trees and shrubs gives the property an attractive appearance. To the side, a gravel area provides an ideal spot for alfresco dining. To the rear, ample driveway parking is available as well as a useful storage shed/workshop.

Cottage

The cottage is located to the north of the main house and is accessed through timber gates off the gravel driveway into a fully enclosed front garden. From here the entrance vestibule leads you into what currently serves as the dining room. Leading off the dining room is the dual aspect kitchen with both wall and base units, an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, Belfast sink a double oven and electric hob. To the rear of the dining room is a tack room/utility room with two fridges and freezers, storage cupboards and a Belfast sink. This room also gives access into the adjoining stable block.

An elegant timber staircase in the dining room leads to a light filled sitting room, from which the shower room and bedroom with useful built-in wardrobe can be reached.

Exterior

The cottage benefits from well-established, fully enclosed pet and child friendly front and side gardens. Whilst the front garden has been laid to gravel the side garden has been laid to lawn and a mix of mature trees and shrubs that delineate this private area of garden.

Stable Block

Further along the driveway from the main house and over a wooden bridge (Howden Burn), the stable block is reached. The serviced stone built stable block features three large loose boxes (could be made into four), and fully enclosed covered yard with hot and cold water and drainage, and a tack room which can also be accessed from the cottage.

Three adjoining paddocks

There are three stock proof paddocks suitable for grazing to the west side of the house with river frontage of about 3 acres in total and a further turn out and woodland area to the north.

Fishing Rights

Fishing rights on the Jed Water are also included within the title. These rights extend all the way along the stretch of the Jed Water that delineates the property’s paddocks. The usual fishing rights as a riparian proprietor apply, with the exception of salmon fishing rights which have been retained by Lothian Estates.

Lot 2

A paddock of about 2.53 acres just a stone’s throw from the property and over the A68 with a field shelter would be suitable for grazing once it has been made stock proof. Mill Leat runs along part of the eastern boundary of the field. There is also an area of woodland included.

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 TD8 6NS.

What Three Words

Stall.secures.spending

Fixtures and Fittings

The following should be noted:

(i) Fitted carpets are included in the sale.

(ii) Some curtains and blinds may be available by separate negotiation.

(iii) Some light fittings may be available by separate negotiation.

(iv) Some of the furniture in the main house may be available by separate negotiation.

(v) Some of the garden furniture/pots/ garden ornaments may be available by separate negotiation.

(vi) The aga is included in the sale.

Entry & Possession

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

Services (Main House and Annexe)

Mains electricity and water. Private dreainage. Gas 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 G

EPC Rating

Main House

Band E



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 – RettieandCo; 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.