Waterend Cottage, Tweedsmuir, Scottish Borders, ML12 6QR
4
BEDS
2
PUBLIC
2
BATH
1,367
SQFT
A charming detached four-bedroom cottage set in a wonderful spot adjacent to the banks of the Fruid Reservoir with outstanding views. Enjoying a truly idyllic setting 4 and a half miles up a no-through single-track road from the picturesque village of Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders, Waterend offers peace, tranquillity and privacy whilst being in easy distance of nearby towns and all amenities.
Property Details & Description
Accommodation comprises
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall, Living Room, Kitchen/Diner, Bathroom, 2 Double Bedrooms.
First Floor
2 Single Bedrooms, Shower Room, Eaves Storage.
Garden Grounds
Lawned Area, double-tiered gravel area, Patio Area, raised terrace, Gravelled Parking Space and access path, Outstanding Views
Distances
Edinburgh 32 miles, Biggar 21 miles, Peebles 21 miles, Melrose 40 miles, Moffat 19 miles, Glasgow 52.2miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation
Waterend Cottage is set in the Tweed Valley, marked by the River Tweed and surrounded by rolling hills, the village of Tweedsmuir is a small but thriving community. The famous Crook Inn, 400yrs old and once frequented by Robert Burns is undergoing a superb restoration and will soon provide a social hub once more for residents of Tweedsmuir and beyond.
Moffat lies 15 miles south on the A701 and all amenities can be found in this attractive town, renowned for its culture, creativity and music as well as offering local produce and crafts. Biggar lies just over 13 miles north on the A701 and likewise, it’s a lively town with further amenities, local and larger shops. Opportunities for recreation abound and residents of Tweedsmuir enjoy country living, most enjoying some outdoor activities whether it’s walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, fishing, wild swimming… it’s all on the doorstep.
Broughton Primary School has an excellent reputation, averaging a school roll of under 100 which brings its own benefits and beyond this, pupils are taken by bus to Peebles High School. The A701 links south to Moffat and the M74 or north through Broughton towards Edinburgh which can be reached by car within an hour.
Description
Entrance to Waterend is granted through the main front door into a welcoming hallway connecting the ground floor accommodation. This idyllic cottage comprises a fantastic living room with dual aspect windows, wood burning stove and outstanding views over the reservoir, an expansive kitchen with dining space and further wood burner, 2 spacious double bedrooms, one with an open fire and a fully equipped family bathroom. Waterend maintains, an arched window feature and a beautiful fireplace.
Following the carpeted staircase to the first floor leads you to the further 2 single bedrooms, both encasing the landscape views through the windows, a well-equipped shower room and expansive eave storage.
Outside
Waterend sits in a charming plot adjacent to the Fruid Resevoir with far reaching views over Fruid reservoir and surrounding hills, this is in a very unique position. Mostly laid to lawn and gravel with a small rockery, the garden is fully enclosed including a gravel driveway with ample parking and access path, patio seating area, a raised terrace and stone dyke boundary wall. There is a single garage attached to another garage belonging to another detached property.
General remarks
Satellite Navigation
The postcode for this property is ML12 6QR
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Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070
Agents note
Given that the property is set amidst two working sheep-farms, it is part of the title deeds agreed with the owner of the other properties, Scottish Water, that any dogs owned by the owner of Waterend Cottage be kept under control within the boundary of this property. It will be the total responsibility of the owner of Waterend Cottage to ensure that its boundary is secure to the extent that any dog(s) will not be free to roam outside the boundary to disturb and/or harm the livestock of the farm which are allowed to roam and graze freely. The purpose of this point is simply to safeguard any sheep and lambs.
Tenure
Freehold
Listing and Conservation
The building is not listed, nor is it located within a conservation area.
Services
Mains electricity, private water supply, private shared septic tank, oil fired central heating.
Council Tax
Band D
Energy Efficiency Rating
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.
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 & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, 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 they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves 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.