Old Langtonlees

A truly remarkable home in the country; set in over one acre of grounds and with some of the finest views the county has to offer- a one of a kind lifestyle opportunity

Commanding some of the finest views that Berwickshire has to offer, Old Langtonlees is a truly remarkable country residence which presents a fabulous and extremely hard to find rural lifestyle opportunity. Set in approx 1.5 acres of grounds this Georgian inspired detached property offers a true masterclass in interior design and presentation; impeccably well presented with great taste and style – a wonderful family home. The secluded position has no immediate neighbours and commands breath taking elevated views as far as the eye can see, taking in the coast to the East and The Cheviots to the South there is a real opportunity here for the purchaser to live ‘the good life’ with grounds big enough to keep some livestock; a few sheep perhaps or a pony plus more than enough room to grow your own and lead a self-sufficient lifestyle. The property itself is only around twenty years old but has been built using traditional methods and takes inspiration from the Georgian era; not only does this ensure great substance but also a uniformed internal layout which boasts generous proportions and a lovely combination of traditional character and modern day comforts. With Duns only a few minutes drive away all day to day amenities including retail, leisure and educational facilities within easy reach, Old Langtonlees offers a winning combination of country and convenience.

Location & Directions - Duns has good educational and recreational facilities including primary and secondary schools, swimming pool, tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, library, various speciality shops and walks and nature reserve within the grounds of Duns Castle and is home to the classical Edwardian Mansion at Manderston. Edinburgh is 45 miles away with the main East Coast rail line at Berwick upon Tweed some 15 miles distant.

Travelling from Duns take the Longformacus Road and continue for approximately one mile until you reach the junction on the left at the top of the hill signposted ‘Langtonlees Farm’ Take the farm road and travel through the farm steading continuing on an unmade road for approximately 0.5 mile before reaching the entrance to Old Langtonlees on your left.

Highlights - •Truly remarkable position
•Breath taking views
•Detached Georgian inspired home
•Impeccable interior design & presentation
•Grounds of approx 1.5 Acres
•A true lifestyle opportunity
•No immediate neighbours
•A short drive to Duns

Accommodation Summary - Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Lounge, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom, Upper Hall/Seating Area, Four Double Bedrooms (Master With En-Suite Shower Room & Dressing Room) and Family Bathroom. Private Garden Grounds Inc Stone Bothy. Detached Timber Garage.

Accommodation - A traditional double entrance door opens into a useful vestibule with plenty of room for coat and boot storage. Glazed internal doors then give way to what is an impressive reception hall, the superb presentation of which sets the tone for the rest of the accommodation. Ensuring a lovely warm welcome with a central feature staircase extending to the upper floor and with all principle living spaces leading off. With an aspect to the east as well as the large south facing bay window, the lounge makes the most of the setting and views. Flooded with light from early morning, this room boasts generous proportions yet manages to retain a lovely homely feel- a great space to relax or entertain friends with an impressive feature fireplace housing a multi fuel stove. To the far side of the reception hall is the sitting room; a little smaller in size but a lovely light space again with bay window to the south plus secondary windows looking to the west. Again a feature has been made of the multi fuel stove. For those who like to entertain the dining room is perfect; very regal in its style and size and ideal for dinner parties or family banquets. Again with windows to two sides, the room is remarkably bright and is centred around an open working fire. Having been designed in true farmhouse style complete with an Aga, the kitchen is tasteful and understated; offering a fantastic range of shaker style units with quality worktops and ample room for every day dining. Windows overlook the grounds to the side and rear of the property and great use of the space has provided for an additional larder style facility. Extending to the rear and with external door is the useful utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

The exposed timber staircase extends to a fantastic and very useable upper hall/seating area which commands some of the best views. The space on offer here makes this a particularly versatile area which the current vendors use as an informal lounge/family room but with scope for home working or as a peaceful reading room. All four bedrooms extend off the upper hall; the two principle rooms boasting the limitless views; the master room captures the sun rising in the East and takes in The Cheviots to the south. A tranquil and restful room with excellent dressing area and a stylishly fitted en-suite shower room. Bedroom two enjoys a similar aspect to the South and captures the sun setting in the West; whilst bedrooms three and four enjoy an aspect over the private grounds to the rear with wooded aspect - Again both double rooms one of which also has a connecting door from the master bedroom and could be utilised as a nursery or such like. Offering a touch of luxury the family bathroom is extremely well appointed with the benefit of a free standing bath as well as a stand-alone shower and wet wall panelling.

External - The property sits centrally within the plot of around 1.5 acres. Largely laid to lawn, the current owners keep chickens, ducks and geese. There is more than enough land for some sheep or even a pony if desired with the benefit of the detached stone bothy providing excellent storage or animal shelter. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to include established plantings which ensure colour and interest all year round but also offer ample opportunity for extensive vegetable plots etc for those who wish to lead a more self sufficient lifestyle. The site of a former shepherds cottage has been cleverly utilised to provide a sheltered seating area – perfect for summer dining. The private drive is lengthy and tree lined, leading to an expansive area for parking and turning with the detached timber garage located to one side complete with electric car charging point.
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Services - Private water and drainage. Double glazing. Oil central heating. Mains electric.

Council Tax - Band G

Energy Efficiency - Rating C

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