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Set in idyllic woodland grounds, Endwood is a Standing in just over an acre of beautiful garden grounds close to the hillside village of Chirnside in Berwickshire, nine miles west of Berwick upon Tweed and seven miles east of Duns, Endwood is such an attractive looking Tudor-style house it could grace the cover of any chocolate box. And its aesthetic appeal is not merely confined to the outside. Built in 1994, the interior of this delightful family home oozes charm and character and is further enhanced by neutral decoration, natural wood finishes and neutral carpeting, all of which combine to give visual continuity and enhance the feeling of light and space. The L-shaped layout is also more spacious than it appears, comprising entrance hall with galleried landing, cloakroom, 22ft square family room where the main feature is a stunning 16ft wide brick-built inglenook fireplace with a tiled hearth and open fire.
The more formal drawing room has a multi-fuel stove and French doors to the gardens, and completing the ground floor accommodation is a study, beautifully fitted kitchen with an archway opening into an informal breakfast/dining area, utility/laundry room, and a walk -in box-room that houses a user-friendly central vacuum system. On the upper level, Endwood has five bedrooms – the largest of which has windows all along one wall that make the most of views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, two walk-in wardrobes, and a spacious and beautifully finished en suite with a bath and wet-room-style shower.
Another double bedroom has built-in wardrobes – as does the fifth, single-size bedroom, while the family bathroom has a corner bath with overhead shower and attractive tiled splashbacks. There are notable features at almost every turn – and beams, lots of aged looking wooden beams and supports and period-style wood finishes. The low, steeply pitched roof creates combed ceilings and dormer recesses, which gives the upstairs rooms a cottagey feel, while the interior decoration heightens the overall effect.
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modern house that draws inspiration from the past While Endwood’s Tudor-inspired facade and other period features are a link with the past, the quality and standard of fixtures and fittings in this home are strictly 21st century. The kitchen is fully fitted with white Shaker-style units (integrated double oven and dishwasher) and includes a large island unit with halogen hob and overhead extractor. Most rooms have ceiling downlighters – the grounds have a separate lighting circuit in addition to driveway lights – and the house also has generous storage, as has the detached double garage. Outside, the garden grounds are a real delight and a feature in their own right. To the front is a large woodland garden with mature trees and grass planted with spring meadow flowers, in addition to a graveled driveway and paths, patio, and a pergola and gazebo delightfully swathed in clematis. The setting is truly idyllic with stunning views across to the Cheviot and Eildon hills. Chirnside is an active community with good local facilities and easy access to the neighbouring towns of Eyemouth and Duns. Berwick Upon Tweed, which has a rail link to Edinburgh and Newcastle, is only eight miles away. Endwood is a spacious and very attractive property presented in beautiful condition throughout, a home that draws you in with the warmth of a welcoming hug. A must see for Berwickshire house hunters.
Endwood Mains, South Drive, Chirnside, TD11 3LD Offers Around £395,000
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