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A converted former mansion house in Hawick Upper Broomlands is a two-storey property in Hawick that forms part of an impressive mansion house built over one hundred years ago for a local mill owner and his family and later divided to form two properties of a more appropriate size for modern day families with fewer children and no servants to accommodate. As befitted the status of the mansion house’s original owner, the elevated setting is in a highly desirable part of town and benefits from spectacular views across Hawick to the countryside beyond – similarly the views and the sizeable level gardens – in addition to the actual accommodation - were also key incentives for Upper Broomlands’ present owners when they purchased the property 20 years ago. In the interim the house has been significantly upgraded including re-wiring, double glazing and new gas central heating.
The hallmarks of this very attractive family home have to be space and flexibility. On the ground floor, positioned off a central hallway, is a fitted kitchen partially open-plan to an informal dining area/breakfast room, 22ft sitting room, formal dining room, TV/family room, double bedroom and adjoining shower room. As it incorporates a walk-in dressing room-style fitted storage area, the TV/family room could also be an additional bedroom, while the layout of the designated bedroom and shower room make it useful as a guest suite.
Upstairs off a spacious landing are four further double bedrooms, plus a box room and particularly large family bathroom equipped with a roll-top bath and separate shower. The amount of storage space in this property is also notable in both the main hall and top floor landing. In addition, the master bedroom has a double and a single set of built-in wardrobes and there is extensive storage in the eaves – the attic is also floored with trusses arranged in a way that could make it possible to convert, subject to planning.
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with impressive space, style and setting This house has many standout features, one being the arched internal doorway from the vestibule into the hallway, which incorporates glass panels of different colours that scatter beautiful reflections in the sunlight. The front-facing sitting room has natural wood-panelled windows, original plasterwork and an open fire (gas fitting installed for conversion to Living Flame if preferred), while the dining room, which also faces the front, has a gas fire insitu and a flue that would suit a stove or open fire. The kitchen has a charming window seat overlooking the rear garden and is fitted with attractive wood-fronted units and integrated appliances; and on the floor above, the stairs and landing are bathed in natural light from an atrium-style skylight. This property is the kind of home most buyers are looking for. Traditional in terms of character and original features but with an upgraded modern interior, while all the rooms are large and beautifully proportioned and allow the flexibility for change of use as necessary in the lifespan of a growing family. In addition, the garden has been landscaped to make it as low-maintenance as possible with a lawn long enough for football and other children’s games and a multitude of mature trees to climb. There is also a delightful summerhouse as well as a patio, garden shed and garage. Beautifully presented inside and out and within easy reach of Hawick’s regenerated town centre and other amenities – including commuter links to Edinburgh, Carlisle and Newcastle – Upper Broomlands is an attractive and very desirable property that exceeds the criteria for modern day family lifestyles.
Upper Broomlands, Stirches Road, Hawick, TD9 7HF Offers Over £295,000
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