THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
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A modern house in the picturesque Yarrow Valley with tremendous views – and additional land available
The Yarrow valley is a Borders gem, an area of great scenic beauty without being in any way remote – Yarrow primary school is only a mile down the road, while both Selkirk (15 minute drive) and Innerleithen are within easy reach. Built 23 years ago, Yarrowfield’s elevated, south facing setting in the valley affords it stunning views of the surrounding countryside and distant hills. Being a modern property, it was built to a high specification and is extremely well insulated, including full double-glazing and central heating. The official entrance is incorporated into the conservatory at the front of the house, although for daily access the side door is used, which opens into a rear vestibule and into the utility room. The ground floor accommodation has a spacious dining kitchen, hall, large sitting room with windows at either end plus another side window, conservatory – accessed from the front patio, by double doors from the sitting room, and from the hall – shower room and third double-size bedroom.
Yarrowfield Yarrow, Selkirk
Upstairs, past a window on the half landing that gives the hall a bright and welcoming feel, are three further bedrooms, all of which have plenty of built-in storage, and a bathroom. Fitted on two sides with wood-fronted units, the kitchen has plenty of free space for dining furniture and appliances (dishwasher and cooker included in the sale). The sitting room is a particularly attractive space with lots of natural light and a feature fireplace with tiled hearth and multi-fuel stove – the stove also provides the hot water and central heating. Facing south, the double-glazed conservatory at the front of the house is a lovely additional sitting room with glorious views over the valley to the hills – and as it retains the warmth from any available sun, it’s especially warm and cosy in winter. The main bedroom has extensive storage – a full wall of built-in wardrobes with shelves and hanging rails. The smallest bedroom, which has low-level built-in cupboards with shelving above, could also be a study.
Guide Price £250,000 Details on page 25
Outside, the property has attractive gardens with flowerbeds, trees and hedging and a paved front patio. The back garden is mainly lawn with an enclosed area given over to growing fruits and vegetables. There’s also a sizable garage with electricity and a workbench – and a water tank with pump to feed the header tank in the house if, for any reason, the pressure drops. Yarrowfield also has additional land that is for sale as two separate lots from the house. Lot 2 to the side of the house is an enclosed south facing and serviced site (water and access to drainage) with both planning and building warrant consent for a three bedroomed house plus bathroom, shower room, dining kitchen, living room, sun porch and double garage.
Lot 3 is a smaller site to the north east of the house, which also has planning consent for a house. The owners would consider selling the three lots separately or together as one lot. Apart from the picturesque Yarrow Valley and all that it offers, Yarrowfield is also well placed for access to St Mary’s Loch, a popular attraction and venue for sailing and wind surfing.