The Old School House, Hutton, Berwickshire, TD15 1TS
4
BED
2
PUBLIC
2
BATH
2,305
SQFT
1
GARDEN
The Old School House is an impressive 214 sq. meter semi-detached house sitting in attractive garden grounds within the popular village of Hutton near Berwick upon Tweed. The property is beautifully presented inside and out and benefits from a generous garden, private parking and a garage.
Amy Brown
Branch Manager
Property Details & Description
Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor
Reception Vestibule, Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Shower Room
First Floor
Landing, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4/Dressing Room, Shower Room
Outside
Gravelled Driveway, Mature Garden, Detached Garage
Mileage
Berwick upon Tweed 7 Miles, Edinburgh 54 miles, Newcastle 68 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation
The Old School House is positioned on the periphery of the desirable village of Hutton and benefits from delightful rural views.
Only seven miles away is the bustling historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which offers a range of excellent facilities and amenities, with a selection of local and national shops and supermarkets including M&S, Tesco, Homebase and Currys PC World to name a few. Berwick also has a wealth of independent shops, galleries, art and craft shops, cafes, pubs, wine bars and restaurants and The Maltings Theatre and cinema offering a wide choice of top-class entertainment. In addition, there are a good choice of doctors and dental surgeries as well as the local hospital. There are well respected local schools for all ages nearby and additional private schooling is available at Longridge Towers, 8 miles distant.
Beyond the local area is a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages dotted along the stunningly beautiful Northumberland coastline including the renowned Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle. There are also the Cheviot Hills and a number of market towns. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available including hill walks, salmon and trout fishing, hunting and shooting. Golf is available locally at Goswick and Magdalene Fields, with swimming, gym, squash, indoor bowling and all-weather facilities at the Swan Centre.
The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to both Newcastle and Edinburgh with Berwick’s mainline train station offering regular services up and down the east coast of the country, with London being a 3½ hour journey away. Edinburgh or Newcastle international airports are both just over an hour’s drive from Hutton.
Description
The Old School House is a charming period house situated in a particularly stunning part of the Scottish Borders which is in excellent condition throughout, with an abundance of period charm and character. The property extends to circa 214 sq. meters and benefits from a light and bright atmosphere and generous and flexible accommodation.
Accessed from the gravelled parking area, the front door leads into an entrance vestibule, an ideal place for muddy boots and coats and from here there is access through to the hallway. The accommodation on the ground floor of The Old School House flows naturally from room to room and offers two generous reception rooms, both with outlooks to the front and fireplaces. There is a well-equipped kitchen, large enough to accommodate informal dining and a useful larder and utility cupboard. Completing the ground floor is a recently re-fitted shower room.
Off the reception hallway, a staircase leads to the first floor landing where all accommodation can be accessed. There are three generous double bedrooms, a fourth bedroom which is currently utilised as a walk in wardrobe and a shower room.
The accommodation within the house is beautifully presented, with tasteful decor. There are quality fixtures and fittings and period features including cornicing, panelled doors, deep skirting and fireplaces. There is oil fired central heating throughout and the house has double glazed sash and case windows. All rooms offer views over surrounding countryside and the house is very private.
Outside
To the front of the property there is a gravelled driveway, comfortably providing parking for several vehicles. There is also a detached garage, with double timber doors and light and power.
The garden is located to the front of the property, is south facing and backs onto open farmland. The garden is mature and well maintained and comprises a large lawned area with mature hedging, fruit trees, established shrub and flower beds and a large gravelled terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining.
General Remarks
Satellite Navigation
For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD15 1TS
What3words
Asterisk.handbag.desk
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Tenure
Freehold
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale.
Listing and Conservation
Please be aware, The School House is not Listed, nor in a conservation area.
Services
Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Council Tax
Band E
Energy Efficiency Rating
Band x (Rating x)
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 0300 100 1800
Internet Web Site
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Berwick LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Important Notice
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie Berwick LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.