The Clay House The Friars , Jedburgh

THE CLAY HOUSE, JEDBURGH OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £485,000

ACCOMMODATION Hall, Lounge, Family Dining Kitchen, Office/TV Room, Master Suite comprising Bedroom with doors to terrace, Dressing Room & Bathroom, 3 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Utility Room, Cloakroom. Stable Block – Two loose boxes & tack room. Integral Double Garage with workshop area. Ample Parking and Turning.

ENTRANCE A tarmac driveway (resurfaced approximately four years ago) leads to a large enclosed tarmac turning and parking area adjacent to a double garage. External light.

HALL 3.05m x 3.00m (approx) (10’0” x 9’8”) A wide solid panelled timber door opens to the hall with windows to either side allowing for good light levels, a further door giving direct access to the integral double garage. Fitted carpet. Radiator. A short flight of carpeted stairs leads to the accommodation at the mezzanine level.

LIVING ROOM 8.25m x 7.40m (27’0” x 24’2”) An absolutely stunning circular room with five windows to the front taking in the superb views to the north, east and south looking over the town and towards Carter Bar and the Scottish/English border. A lovely focal point is provided by a decorative fireplace with open working fire, and sliding patio doors to one side opening to a rather attractive raised patio/terrace which is south and west facing taking advantage of the sun throughout the day. Five radiators. Fitted carpet. Most attractive vaulted roof with exposed timber beams.

The Clay House is a unique property built just under twenty years ago, in a particularly well regarded area of Jedburgh enjoying stunning panoramic views over the town and to the surrounding countryside.

Architect designed and built to high specifications, the house offers very spacious, bright and well planned accommodation on three levels, a particularly striking feature being the large circular lounge fully glazed to the front with fantastic outlooks and doors opening to a west facing suntrap patio. The extensive garden grounds have been beautifully landscaped to incorporate a wide variety of mature trees, shrubs and evergreens, with heated fish pond, stabling, and grazing, the grounds extending to approximately two and a half acres.

LOCATION The town of Jedburgh is justifiably known as the ‘Jewel of the Borders’ and has a variety of shops, restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness centre, Community & Arts Centre, primary and secondary schools. The historical

Royal Burgh of Jedburgh lies ten miles north of the border with England.

The Red Stone Abbey on the banks of the Jed Water was founded in 1138 and the Visitor Centre portrays the Abbey’s turbulent past. The town has connections with Mary Queen of Scots who visited in 1556. Jedburgh is an attractive setting with riverside walks and colourful renovated buildings in the Market Place and Canongate. Well situated with swift road links to both major airports at Edinburgh and Newcastle, and the main east coast railway line is 35 miles distant at Berwick upon Tweed.

DIRECTIONS Travelling south on the A68 into Jedburgh, pass the Shell petrol station on the right and continue for approximately half a mile, taking the first right hand turn over the bridge onto the High Street. Turn right again then immediately left, driving towards St Johns Church. Turn left at the bottom of the hill opposite the church, taking the second right hand turn where you will see a For Sale sign.

DINING KITCHEN 9.50m x 5.65m (31’1” x 18’5”) Double door open to this particularly impressive dining kitchen, the kitchen itself fitted with an excellent range of attractive wall and base units providing ample storage space and work surfaces, with a double sink and drainer sitting below two windows enjoying superb outlooks, the integral appliances including a “Neff” touch control hob with pull-out illuminated extractor above, “ De-Dietrich” touch control grill, oven and “Kuppersbusch” cappuccino espresso maker, integral fridge and freezer, illuminated glazed display cabinet and wine rack. Large ceramic floor tiles.

Halogen light fitting and concealed halogen down-lighters. The very spacious dining area also enjoys excellent views, has superb levels of natural light and a door opening to a smaller balcony overlooking the heated fish pond screened and sheltered by mature trees to one side.

Fitted carpet. Two radiators.

HOME OFFICE/GAMES ROOM 9.30m x 3.60m (30’5” x 11’8”) Carpeted stairs from the hall lead to an attractive and unusual galleried room with a dual aspect having windows to either side, presently used as a home office and equally suitable for a variety of other uses, ideal as a tv room or similar, a good focal point provided by a wall mounted gas coal effect fire. Fitted carpet. Two radiators.

BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION A wide hallway with fitted carpet with bedrooms opening off, window to the rear and large walk-in storage cupboard. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.55m x 4.00m (18’2” x 13’1”) A very generously sized master bedroom with sliding patio doors opening to a terrace adjacent to the pond, with a variety of mature shrubs and lovely views. Newly fitted carpet. Radiator.

DRESSING ROOM 4.00m x 2.55m (13’1” x 8’3”) A large dressing room opening from the rear of the bedroom, fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, shelving and drawer units, the fitted carpet continuing from the bedroom. Radiator.

BATHROOM 4.00m x 2.65m (13’1” x 8’6”) A large en-suite facility, fitted with a white bath, washbasin, bidet and wc set into custom built storage unit, with a separate tiled shower cubicle, mains pressure “Mira” shower and modesty window to the rear. Fitted carpet/ceramic floor tiles. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 6.50m x 4.50m (21’3” x 14’8”) A second large en-suite bedroom again with sliding patio doors opening to the terrace and with two additional windows enjoying good outlooks.

Neutral fitted carpet. Radiator.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 6.10m x 3.77m (20’1” x 12’4”) A most unusually large en-suite bathroom with two large modesty windows to the rear, fitted with a bath, wc, bidet, washbasin and separate shower cubicle. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 5.50m x 4.00m (18’0” x 13’1”) Also spacious, and with two windows to the front of the house. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.75m x 3.00m (12’3” x 9’8”) Another good sized bedroom with its own shower cubicle with “Mira” mains pressure shower. Window to the side. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

UTILITY ROOM/REAR HALL 3.15m x 2.60m (10’3” x 8’5”) A useful utility room with extensive shelving, fitted with storage units with space and plumbing for washing machine and “Ideal Mexico” central heating boiler. Radiator.

CLOAKROOM Opening from the hallway, with white wc and washbasin and plenty of space for coat hooks and boot storage etc. Radiator.

EXTERNAL STABLES AND YARD Accessed via a path at the side of the house, and conveniently located adjacent to the grazing ground, the back door from the utility room also allowing for easy access. Detached timber built stable block under a pitched roof, with two loose boxes each 12’ x 12’ and an adjacent tack room. External tap. Security lighting. Side gate giving access to the lower terrace.

DOUBLE GARAGE 6.26m x 5.90m (20’5” x 19’4”) An integral double garage, with twin electronic up and over doors, two windows to the rear and workshop area with light and power.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Fitted carpets, floor coverings, curtains, window blinds and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale.

COUNCIL TAX Council Tax Band G. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating. Double glazing.

HOME REPORT The Home Report is available direct on www.packdetails.co.uk or for further information contact the selling agents.

VIEWING To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY Offers in the region of £485,000. Offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225 999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.

All measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow hereon.

THE CLAY HOUSE, JEDBURGH TD8 6BN

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