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‘Rural bliss’ sums up this spacious modern Built in 2004, number three Netherraw is a substantial, detached, four bedroomed family home situated within a small hamlet near the village of Lilliesleaf, a desirable lifestyle location that combines excellent local facilities (including a primary school) in attractive rural surroundings, yet is also within easy reach of Selkirk, Galashiels, Melrose, Newtown St Boswells, Hawick and Jedburgh. This property has space in abundance – outside as well as in, with the added benefit of large gardens, a detached double garage, and an adjoining two-acre paddock at the rear, which will delight house hunters looking for a property that incorporates a facility for horses. Inside, the accommodation is exceedingly generous, its 1,830 sq ft configured to take maximum advantage of natural light and the surrounding rural landscape. Off the vestibule and attractive entrance hall is a cloakroom and a door into the main living space – a long free-flowing space that extends from the spacious living room through to a formal dining room and on, through double doors, into a large rear-facing conservatory with french doors to the garden.
The dining-sized kitchen can be accessed from both the hall and dining room, and is joined by an adjacent utility/ laundry room where there is also an external door to the side.
Installed by the present owners two years ago, the income from this now covers all the property’s annual fuel costs for oil and electricity - a major selling point!
Upstairs, are four spacious double bedrooms – all with built -in wardrobes, while the main bedroom also has a sizable and very stylish en suite shower room fitted with twin vanity basins and bidet – and family bathroom.
Quality is built into the property – the conservatory is a flexible additional space designed for year-round use that is finished with a practical ceramic tiled floor, while the kitchen also has a tiled floor and is extremely well equipped with attractive light wood -effect wall and base units, integrated appliances, and a large stainless steel cooker with matching splashback and overhead extractor.
This is a real family home, with lots of space for children and pets as well as a pony or two. It also makes the most of its south-facing rear roof, which is fitted with photovoltaic panels that generate electricity.
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house and two-acre paddock near Lilliesleaf The freestanding American-style fridge freezer is available by separate negotiation. Wood-effect laminate flooring extends throughout the living area, maintaining visual continuity, which is important as these rooms all lead one to another, a valuable asset for entertaining. The front-facing living room also has an attractive fireplace and inset multi-fuel stove. Outside, the level back garden is predominantly lawn, bordered by mature trees and ranch-style fencing. The detached double garage offers adaptable extra space and the private driveway has plenty of space for parking and turning.
3 Netherraw, Lilliesleaf, TD6 9EP Guide Price £350,000 Details on page 12
The rural setting is tranquil but doesn’t compromise on amenities. Just the opposite, in fact, as the village is an active community and has a primary school, two pubs, the delightfully named ‘Jammy Coo’ cafe/gallery, and a church. And outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of space and scope for horse-riding, walking, fishing and mountain biking – there are also golf courses nearby at St Boswells, Melrose, Selkirk and Minto. Larger towns, such as Selkirk (seven miles) and Melrose provide a wide range of shops and other amenities.