THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
A new four-bedroom house in Hawick that’s a ready-made family home Constructed seven years ago by local builders Clamp & Pringle, Crags is an architect-designed four-bedroom house with a split-level layout - one advantage of building on an elevated site in a tranquil, highly sought after residential area of Hawick - and views over nearby Wilton Park.
There are also two further double bedrooms, both of which are fitted with built-in wardrobes, plus a single bedroom (which is ideal as an office or study) and a particularly lovely family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and large corner shower enclosure.
Joanna McKelvey and her fiance Iain Veitch bought the house 4 years ago having been impressed by the unusual design and layout and quiet yet convenient location within walking distance of the town centre. “The previous owners had intended it to be a house for life and had therefore designed and built it to a very high specification,” adds Joanna.
The more formal living room has a stone -effect fireplace and hearth with inset stainless steel Living Flame gas fire as a focal point, while the kitchen is fitted with oak-effect wall and base units with contrasting black granite-effect worktops and a range of integrated appliances – dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge and freezer – and space for a range-style gas cooker with overhead extractor.
There was also the appeal of buying a house where everything was new and pristine, with no need for DIY, repairs or decorating. The house has solid oak flooring and natural wood doors and finishes throughout, including the bedrooms. There are also some particularly attractive design features, such as a dining area that can be accessed from the first floor landing or from stairs in the split-level sitting room, the latter also incorporating two sets of patio doors out to a front patio. The layout is a feature in its own right. An entrance vestibule opens into a split-level hallway, which houses a cloakroom and staircases to the upper levels. The rooms are spacious and bright and include a front -facing living room, sitting room with raised dining area, rear-facing kitchen, master bedroom with two sets of built-in mirror -fronted wardrobes and steps up to an en suite shower room.
Landings abound, with an open archway leading from the lower landing through to the sitting room, while the first floor landing has a lovely feature – French doors to the rear garden. Lighting has obviously been part of the overall design and includes various options ranging from halogen ceiling spotlights, ceiling light fittings/spotlights and wall lights. The house also has excellent storage. Outside, the setting has also inspired a split-level rear garden.
This is very private and mainly paved with two level areas for seating/dining, plus a chipped drying area and wellstocked rockery with mature shrubs and trees. The front of the house has a large off-street parking area for three vehicles, plus a single garage fitted with an electronic door. Still under the initial ten-year NHBC guarantee, this is an ideal family home within easy reach of Hawick’s many attractions and amenities, including shops, schools parks – most notably the award-winning Wilton Lodge Park on the banks of the River Teviot, which extends to over 100 acres and includes spectacular walks, recreational facilities, and a walled garden. The town is also very well situated for commuting to other Border towns – Selkirk 11 miles, Jedburgh 12 miles, Galashiels 17 miles, Kelso 22 miles, and Edinburgh and Newcastle both approx. 60 miles.
Crags, Buccleuch Road, Hawick In the region of £245,000 Details on page 31
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