THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
A refurbished bungalow in Town Yetholm that’s traditional with a twist A house in pristine, move-in condition is a major incentive for buyers – and even more so if it has a beautifully landscaped garden to go with it. One that ticks both boxes is Horndean, a traditional bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the conservation village of Town Yetholm, close to the border between Scotland and England. Built circa 1956 and refurbished throughout by present owners Philip and Cath Entwistle – rewired, new bay windows, new kitchen and bathroom, new central heating boiler, fireplace and more - this is a deceptive house on many levels. For a start the accommodation is very much larger than would be surmised from the outside – hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom with separate walk-in shower, and the piece de resistance – a spiral staircase in the main bedroom leading up to a 16ft x 11ft attic dressing room with corner walk-in shower and a full range of fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes, drawers, shelves, dressing table and concealed lighting. Outside, the gardens have a distinctly Mediterranean look, the fully enclosed and private rear garden in particular, which has been landscaped to take advantage of all -day sun with a paved patio, large pergola with decking, water features with integral lighting, a delightful summer house, white chipped areas and planting that includes easily cared for shrubs, flowers, climbing plants and small trees.
Horndean, Yewtree Road, Town Yetholm
Guide Price £195,000 Details on page 34
Horndean also has a monoblock driveway with parking space for up to three carsand a 46ft detached two-car garage with up and over door, concrete floor, storage and a workbench. The interior of the house is equally pristine and easily cared for. Both the living room and dining room have beech-effect laminate flooring - the living room also has an attractive fireplace with marble hearth and inset coal-effect electric fire and a front-facing bay window revealing panoramic views of Staerough Hill and the surrounding countryside.
Being at the front of the house, the main bedroom also has a bay window and lovely views. However, the star attraction is the spiral staircase and unexpected room upstairs, which makes a stunning dressing room cum en suite but could have other uses as well. The second bedroom is another good - sized space, currently used as an additional sitting room.
The kitchen is fitted with white wall and base units with contrasting dark blue marble-effect worktops, blue and white splashback tiling, and integrated appliances – electric hob, extractor hood, double oven and grill and dishwasher (plumbed for a washing machine).
Seven miles south of Kelso and situated in the valley of the Bowmont River, opposite Kirk Yetholm, Town Yetholm is a pretty village with a traditional village green, shop, butchers, church, hotels, pub, bookshop, garage, primary school . . . and a surprising number of community groups, clubs and activities catering for a wide range of ages and interests.
Other features include Karndean flooring and an archway through to the rear vestibule, which provides additional storage and a partially glazed door to the garden.
The area is a mecca for walkers with 10 walks all starting from the village, while nearby Yetholm Loch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
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