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A beautifully presented family home in a country-like Built in 1999, Briary Bank has to have one of the finest locations in Jedburgh, an elevated setting with outstanding unobstructed views across the town to the farmland and countryside beyond. And with only fields at the back of the house, who would believe this stunning family home was only a few minutes walk from schools and the town centre? It was the setting that sold the property to present owners Cameron and Sandra Thomson in 2001. “It’s like living in the country but with everything close to hand,” says Cameron. “The house and garden are both exceptionally spacious, and as such, provide an ideal home for a family with children.” Briary Bank’s other unique selling point is the garden, which Cameron has completely landscaped and planted in recent years to provide year-round colour and interest (including a decorative water feature, mature trees, shrubs), extensive lawns for children to play, paved paths, a patio for dining outdoors and parking – all done with the emphasis on being both attractive and low maintenance. “It’s also a suntrap during the summer months,” adds Cameron.
Internally the layout and standard of presentation is just as impressive. The ground floor accommodation includes a near 20-ft hall off the entrance vestibule, formal drawing room, sitting room, dining room, large dining-size kitchen beautifully fitted with oak units and full range of integrated appliances, utility, study/fifth bedroom and cloakroom. Upstairs, off a very attractive galleried landing that has a decorative leaded window feature and two large built-in storage cupboards, are four double bedrooms – two with en suite bathrooms and all with built-in wardrobes – and a particularly spacious family bathroom.
The property also has a sizeable integral double garage/workshop. The living is exceptionally easy in this bright and spacious home, where notable features include natural wood finishes and staircase, numerous half-glazed double doors that enhance the feeling of light and space as well as the views – the drawing room also has patio doors opening onto both the front garden and rear patio, while the feature fireplace and inset Living Flame gas fire becomes the focal point during the colder months.
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setting only minutes from the heart of Jedburgh This property ticks all the boxes for family living but what makes it exceptional are the views and the country-like setting, which give a real feeling of being far from the town when the reality is quite the opposite – and all within walking distance. And Jedburgh fully lives up to its reputation as the ‘Jewel in the Borders.’ In addition to having excellent primary and secondary schools, shops and sports and leisure facilities, the town is steeped in history. Jedburgh is also graced with many beautiful old buildings (none finer than the famous rose-red abbey on the banks of the Jedwater) and a visitor centre that re-tells Jedburgh’s fascinating past. A spacious family home in move-in condition and with a dream location – what’s not to love?
Briary Bank, Jedburgh, TD8 6BN In Region of £415,000 Details on page 8