Property Details & Description

Situation

1 Whitsomehill is situated a short distance from the peaceful village of Whitsome just 7 miles from the bustling market town of Duns and 10 miles from the seaside town of Berwick Upon Tweed. Whitsome offers peaceful country living whilst being easily commutable to the city and further Border’s towns nearby. Whitsome has a welcoming, vibrant village hall, with a popular community shop and post office. The nearby villages of Allanton and Swinton offer further local amenities including a well-regarded pub “ The Allanton Inn” and hotel/restaurant “The Wheatsheaf”. 

For every day shopping needs Duns has a wealth of amenities which include a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, butcher, bakery, cafés, bars and restaurants. Local tourist attractions include Duns Castle and the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. There are a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, horse riding, golf, clay pigeon shooting, cycling and a wide selection of stunning walks including the St Cuthberts Way and the Southern Upland Way.

Schooling is available nearby at Swinton Primary School, Berwickshire High School and the highly regarded Longridge Towers Private School. There are excellent road connections with the A1 trunk road providing easy, commutable access to Edinburgh or Newcastle otherwise Berwick’s mainline train station offers quick and effective transport up and down the East Coast of the country.

Mileage

Edinburgh 54 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 10 miles, Coldstream 8 miles, Duns 7 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Shower Room.

First Floor

Two Bedrooms.

External

Externally the property benefits from mature rear gardens, a garden shed / workshop, a serviced summer house, patio seating area, raised vegetable beds and a log store. There are two off street parking spaces.

General Remarks

Postcode

TD11 3NF

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

Band B

EPC

Band E

Services

Multi fuel stove with back boiler services the water and central heating.

Solar pv panels which generate electricity and a solar water heating system

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.

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 Berwick 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 mis-statement 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 Berwick 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 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 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.