4 bedroom house

Kelso 1.5 miles, Edinburgh 44 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 21 miles (Distances approximate)

Reception hall • 3 reception rooms • study • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms (2 ensuite) • 2 dressing rooms • farmhouse kitchen • utility room/laundry • cellar• downstairs wc • conservatory

2 garages • ample parking

Courtyard garden • beautiful mature grounds

In all about 2.25 acres
Dating from the early half 18th century Ednam Mains House (with its rounded front elevation and later additions) has a rendered finish, under a well-maintained slate roof. In recent years it has undergone a thorough program of refurbishment and, as a result, is in very good condition. Henry Francis Lyte, author of Abide with Me and Praise My Soul the King of Heaven (amongst a good few other hymns!) was born in the house in 1793, when the house was known as 'The Cottage', and was somewhat smaller than it is now. A gracious, sweeping tarmac drive leads from the front gates terminating in a gravel parking area at the front of the house, and continuing round to the back of the house and the back drive. By virtue of its open aspect, it benefits from a wonderful light and bright atmosphere and it provides adaptable accommodation together with well-proportioned, formal reception rooms and large bedrooms. Of particular note is the reception hall and its impressive staircase, together with the drawing room, dining room and the main bedroom suite. The southern elevation of the house looks out over the garden whilst, to the north, is the garden room and courtyard garden.

(See floor plans for room layout and dimensions)

Gardens and Grounds
Ednam Mains House has an exceptional garden. The main garden, lying adjacent to the front house, has well maintained lawns either side of the drive, themselves bordered by some wonderful mature trees and shrubs which give a fantastic display of colour throughout the spring, summer and autumn months. Through this flows a tributary of the Eden Water - criss-crossed by wooden footbridges and woodland paths/walkways that meander through the predominantly wooded grounds. At the back of the house is a very attractive, informal garden with a number of seating areas from which to enjoy the sun throughout the day.

Ednam Mains House is in a secluded, yet accessible, location at the centre of the village, approximately a mile and a half north-east of Kelso, one of the most popular and prettiest Borders towns. Ednam has its own primary school; Kelso, where the Rivers Tweed and Teviot meet at the Junction Pool (famous for its salmon fishing), provides a full range of shops (including a supermarket) as well as hotels, restaurants, ice rink, swimming pool and the local high school. Kelso is also well-known for its cobbled streets, ruined abbey, annual tup sales and the annual Border Union Agricultural Show. Further afield, Melrose (approximately 15 miles to the west) also has a good selection of services as well as the Borders General Hospital and St Marys Preparatory School.

Berwick-upon-Tweed, from which there is an intercity rail service to the north and south, lies approximately 21 miles to the north east. The journey by train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to London currently takes between 3½ and 4 hours. Both Edinburgh (44 miles) and Newcastle upon Tyne (66 miles), with their international airports, provide regular flights to and from London and other destinations in the UK and overseas.

The Borders is renowned for its beauty, wildlife and wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Ednam Mains House is therefore an ideal base for those who enjoy walking, cycling, fishing and riding. The Borders has a strong equestrian tradition, culminating with Kelso Civic Week and the riding of the marches in mid-July. Good driven grouse shooting is available locally in the Lammermuirs together with many organised pheasant shoots. World-class salmon fishing is available on the River Tweed. For the golfer, the championship Roxburghe course is

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