Detached house for sale in Selkirk TD7, 7 Bedroom

Traditional Victorian country manse in a lovely rural location, approximately ten miles from the Borders town of Selkirk.

This unique property, which is well maintained, is set over three levels with outbuildings, and gardens. The upper rooms have views over the sweeping Borders countryside.

With many original features, such as period cornicework, the property has potential to make a spectacular family home in a wonderful setting.

Accommodation comprises;

Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule, hallway, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, boiler room, utility room, WC, rear extension with WC, laundry and storage area.

First Floor: Landing, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, study, WC and family bathroom.

Attic Floor: Landing and three further bedrooms.

Gross Internal Floor Area- 420m2

The property benefits from large and potentially productive garden grounds. South and west facing, laid mainly to lawn, there are flower beds and fruit trees while mature trees provide privacy. There is a range of useful outbuildings to the rear of the property with a single garage, and a greenhouse in the garden. A sweeping gravel entrance driveway provides ample further parking.

The property features double glazing, while heating is provided by an oil fired central heating system. Water is via a private supply from Buccleuch Estate, and drainage is to a septic tank which serves 2 other properties.

The hamlet of Yarrow nestles in the charming Yarrow Valley around 10 miles southwest of Selkirk in the uplands of the Scottish Borders. The property is close to the A708 Selkirk to Moffat road, which is one of Scotland’s most scenic routes passing St Mary’s Loch and the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall. For walking and cycling enthusiasts there is a wide network of local footpaths including the Southern Upland Way, which passes a few miles to the north. The local well regarded Primary School is situated in Yarrow Feus, one mile to the west. Selkirk is a busy market town providing a good range of retail and recreational services. It also has a reputable secondary school. A few miles further north is the larger town of Galashiels which offers more extensive shopping including superstores, M&S and Next. It also has the new Borders rail link to the City of Edinburgh.