BSPC Featured Property For Sale - Kircal, East Gordon

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BSPC FEATURE PROPERTY

A contemporary eco house makes the living Completed in 2002, Kircal is a one-off eco home in a rural but accessible area of Berwickshire that puts Edinburgh within a 45-minute drive and Berwick-upon-Tweed closer still, within a 30-minute drive, while the nearby villages of Gordon and Greenlaw provide local amenities. Kircal is the result of a self-build project undertaken by present owners Ollie Young and his wife Wendy, who shortly after the house was finished, managed to purchase additional adjoining land to allow them to complete their dream and add a sizable equestrian complex, which includes five stables, a six acre paddock and a large garage/hay store. “The house was designed for energy efficiency and incorporates a very high level of insulation and a heat recovery system that brings fresh air into the house, extracts the heat from it, and removes stale air,” explains Ollie.

“We have since added photovoltaic roof panels that are eligible for the Feed-In tariff and generate an income of around £3,000 per year.” These can be transferred to a new owner and are included in the price. Ollie and Wendy also wanted to make the most of the magnificent views north to the Lammermuir Hills - and used the contours of the sloping site to best advantage to position the house in a dip.

A one-off eco home in beautiful rural surroundings which ticks all the boxes

This made it possible to create a lily pond, stream and water feature that attract a wide variety of wildlife and are now a feature in the landscaped garden that is testament to Wendy’s green-fingered expertise, while Ollie’s has achieved great results from the vegetable garden. The house interior has been carefully planned to provide comfortable and spacious accommodation. This includes a very attractive fully fitted breakfasting kitchen with integrated appliances, and two reception rooms (one could also be a fourth bedroom if required).


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