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The Allars House, Jedburgh
A period property near Jedburgh certainly ticks all the boxes for a forever family home Location, character, spacious accommodation, privacy, beautiful gardens . . . all these and more combine to make Allars House a very desirable family home in a tranquil, tucked away semi-rural setting off Newcastle Road on the outskirts of Jedburgh.
Arranged over three floors, the accommodation spans over 3,000 square feet – but more immediately striking by far is the wealth of outstanding period features, which include ornate cornicing, feature fireplaces and decorative floor tiles, the latter completely stealing the limelight in the elegant reception hall, which also highlights natural pitch pine doors and finishes, ornate
Dating from the mid 19th Century, Allars is a traditional detached stone-built
wrought-iron star balustrade and stained glass window on the stairwell.
house that conveys a sense of substance as well as history – Allars being a name also given to Allars Bank and Allars Woollen Mill, built on the Jed Water.
Off on either side of the central hallway are two beautifully proportioned reception rooms – living room with bay window to the side of the property, the other one a similarly spacious library/dining room with square bay window to the rear – modern fitted dining kitchen, study, utility and cloakroom. Up on the first floor are four bedrooms and attractive family bathroom with vanity basin and over-bath shower. The principal bedroom has built-in storage and en suite shower room, while the second guest bedroom has three windows and is fitted with a wash-hand basin. Last but not least, occupying the attic level is a fifth bedroom and adjoining bathroom with bath and separate shower.