Wayside Cottage Schoolers Row , Paxton , TD15 1TE

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Picture-postcard appeal and a super-stylish interior are the hallmarks of a charming cottage in the village of Paxton

Only a mile west of the border with England, the picturesque village of Paxton in Berwickshire is surrounded by farmland and bordered by the River Tweed and the Whiteadder Water. Linking Scotland and England is the nearby Union Chain Bridge, which when opened in 1820, was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world – the first vehicular bridge of its type in Britain – and remains the oldest suspension bridge still carrying road traffic.

Paxton is also home to Paxton House, a historic country house built between 1758 and 1766 notably with interiors by Robert Adam as well as furniture by Thomas Chippendale.

Open to the public, the house is now a partner gallery of the National Galleries of Scotland.

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Wayside Cottage, Paxton On a smaller scale is Wayside Cottage, a village home that paints such a delightful picture it invokes an immediate desire to see more. And happily, this property’s aesthetic charm is much more than skin deep, for owners Lynn McKnight and her husband Peter have carried out a full refurbishment within the last 18 months to leave the 150-year-old cottage in show-house condition inside and out.

“We were looking to downsize when we found this cottage and loved the feel of it, the garden and the setting,” says Lynn, a keen gardener who has since made her mark on what is now an exemplary cottage garden complete with outdoor dining patio.

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“Having come from a rural property that was a bit more remote, we loved Paxton’s accessibility, only four miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station, shops and other amenities – and it’s always fun crossing the border to go to the shops! In addition, there is a detached garage/workshop within the grounds to the rear of the cottage, which has light and power and double doors at either end, making it ideal for a variety of uses, including scope for home office,” she adds.

Larger than it appears from the outside, the cottage’s ground floor accommodation includes an entrance vestibule and hall, sitting room - with new fireplace, wood -burner and limestone flooring – and a glazed door into a spacious, fully glazed Victorian-style conservatory with access to the patio and garden.

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“Having come from a rural property that was a bit more remote, we loved Paxton’s accessibility, only four miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station, shops and other amenities – and it’s always fun crossing the Along the hall is the dining room which is a beautifully styled room with open stone fireplace as its focal point, adjacent kitchen fitted with solid wood units and integrated appliances, utility / laundry, bathroom with bath, separate shower and partially tiled walls with painted wood panelling below dado level – and last but not least, an enviable double bedroom with built-in storage and French doors to the garden, a lovely feature that makes it extra-special.

From the hall, a carpeted staircase opens on to a landing with extensive built-in storage along one wall, off which are two further double bedrooms – master also benefitting from built-in storage.

The impact of this refurbished interior cannot be overstated. Decorated in neutral shades and with the emphasis on quality fixtures and fittings throughout, the overall effect gives a sophisticated edge to country cottage chic.

border to go to the shops! In addition, there is a detached garage/workshop within the grounds to the rear of the cottage, which has light and power and double doors at either end, making it ideal for a variety of uses, including scope for home office” Outside, the gardens are completely private and exquisitely landscaped to provide colour and interest, incorporating lawns, creatively designed seating and barbecue areas and a driveway leading to the detached double garage/workshop and additional shed.

Wayside Cottage is an exceptionally pretty home in a very desirable village that has a village pub/eaterie of some repute, village hall and primary school, while commuters are well catered for with easy access to the A1 and nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed’s mainline rail service to Edinburgh.

Picture postcard cottage

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