Description
UNDER OFFER
Located a 2 mile drive from Kelso.
Whinstone is the beautiful former village school set in an elevated position in the peaceful village of Stichill homing 3 Bedrooms and 2 Reception Rooms, it has the potential to be a great family home. It is located around 2 miles North of Kelso, with spectacular southerly views and an abundance of period features.
Accommodation Comprises:
Ground Floor: Sun Porch, Sitting/Dining room, Kitchen, Snug, Bedroom with Ensuite, Shower Room,
First Floor: 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Study/Mezzanine
Garden Grounds: Driveway Parking, Double Garage, Front and Rear Gardens
Mileage
Kelso 2 Miles, Melrose 12 Miles, Borders Railway Terminus 13 Miles, Galashiels 16 Miles,
Jedburgh 14 Miles, Edinburgh 42 Miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation
Whinstone sits in an elevated position in the attractive village of Stichill, close to the popular Borders town of Kelso. Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, the town is protected to the north by the Lammermuir Hills and the Cheviots to the south, and lies in one of the most beautiful valleys in the country. Floors Castle is close by, and Kelso plays host to the annual Border Union Agricultural Show and world-famous tup sales. Kelso has a wide range of shops, supermarkets, and services with excellent schooling in the area. The town has very good primary and secondary schools, with private schooling available in Melrose (14 miles) and Berwick-upon Tweed. The area is well provided for in terms of recreation, leisure facilities such as rugby, ice skating, hockey, equestrian, tennis, and football. Edinburgh, and its international airport and mainline railway station, lies approximately 42 miles to the northwest of Kelso, while Berwick-upon-Tweed, with its mainline rail link (trainlinks and being able to arrive in London pre 9:00 am) and the A1, lies approximately 24 miles to the east. Newcastle airport is approximately 58 miles to the south. There are lovely walks in the area and fishing is available on the Rivers Tweed and Teviot including the famous Junction Pool. Organised pheasant and grouse shooting is available locally. There are frequent National Hunt race meetings at Kelso and the golfer is well catered for at the recently established 18-hole Roxburghe course.
EPC Rating - F
Council Tax - G
Tenure - Freehold
Former Village School
3 Double Bedrooms
Expanisve Garden
Dougle Garage
Period Feautures Maintained
