Property description

An outstanding Georgian manse located in the heart of the popular village of Newcastleton. This fine property offers versatile and luxuriously appointed accommodation. The property is set within a beautiful, enclosed garden and has the added benefit of a detached double garage.

Key features Dalkeith House is an outstanding Georgian manse located in the heart of the popular village of Newcastleton. Originally built as the manse for the neighbouring church, this fine property offers versatile and luxuriously appointed accommodation. The property is set within a beautiful, enclosed garden and has the added benefit of a detached double garage.
The property is in excellent condition throughout, and boasts a plethora of retained period features, including floor tiles, ceiling cornices and roses, picture rails, large sash windows and original fireplaces to name a few. Dalkeith House is presently run as a highly successful luxury holiday let, and offers five double bedrooms (3 ensuite) and 3-4 reception rooms, with the accommodation extending to over 3100 sq ft. The flexible layout, superb outdoor space and accessible location make this a very desirable property indeed.

Ground floor The property is accessed via a solid wood door that opens into a porch, with half glazed door leading into the grand reception hall. The impressive hall offers direct access to all main ground floor rooms, as well as access to the garden, and there is a central carpeted staircase with solid timber balustrade leading to the first floor, with large window at half landing level. The drawing room boasts a dual aspect, ornate ceiling rose and cornice, built in cupboard and a wood burning stove set within an attractive original fireplace. The dining room is an excellent size, again with ornate period detail to the ceiling and triple windows to the front elevation, a shelved recess and has access into the kitchen. The third reception room is presently used as a sitting room and has two large windows to the side elevation, with window seats below. The kitchen offers a superb range of gloss units with granite worksurfaces and integrated appliances to include oven, grill, microwave, wine cooler and dishwasher. A central island houses the undermounted sink with mixer tap and a useful breakfast bar. A door from the kitchen leads through to a lovely garden/breakfast room, which has a ceramic tiled floor, windows to the side elevation and a part glazed door that opens directly out to the patio and garden. A useful cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

First floor A carpeted staircase from the ground floor leads up to a very generous and bright landing. There are five double bedrooms (3 ensuite) and a family bathroom on the first floor, as well as shelved linen cupboards and access to the loft space (which has potential for further accommodation subject to the necessary planning consents). All bedrooms are bright, spacious and tastefully decorated, and all feature charming window seats beneath their large windows. Two bedrooms share a generous family bathroom, which comprises of bath with shower over, ceramic tiled surround and floor, heated towel rail and suspended WC and wash hand basin. The further three bedrooms boast en suite shower or bathrooms, all decorated to the same high standard with ceramic tiling and quality sanitaryware.

Outside The beautifully landscaped and well-established garden is a real joy and enjoys the sun for much of the day. There are several seating areas, a generous patio for alfresco entertaining, a delightful arbour, mature hedges and flowering borders. There is also a greenhouse and storage shed and pedestrian access to Langholm Street.
The double garage is located at the bottom of the garden. To the rear of the garage is a useful potting shed and the plant room.

Local area and directions Local Area
Dalkeith House is located in the pretty village of Newcastleton which lies in the attractive Liddlesdale Valley of the Scottish Borders. The village offers a wide range of local amenities to include a butcher, baker, hardware store, two convenience stores, a well-regarded primary school, gym and tennis courts. There are also community operated unmanned fuel pumps and electric charging points. Only a few miles outside the village lies Hermitage Castle, a magical sight with plenty of history. To the north and south is the A7 route which allows for an easy commute to Edinburgh and Carlisle respectively. The market town of Hawick lies approximately 20 miles to the north and the town of Langholm 10 miles to the west.

Directions:
From the A7 heading north, turn right at Canonbie, signed Newcastleton. Follow the B6357 for 10 miles. The property is located in the heart of Newcastleton, and is situated in the corner of Douglas Square, with ample free off street parking to the front.

Additional information Services:
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating (skirting radiators to all main rooms apart from the kitchen, where there is a contemporary vertical radiator). Partial double glazing.

Note: Contents may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland.

Offers:
All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland by email to

Home Report:
A copy of the Home Report is available on request from Fine & Country South Scotland.

EPC: D

Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council
Amenities

Superb family home

Beautiful period features throughout

5 double bedrooms (3 ensuite)

Family bathroom and additional WC

Modern kitchen with quality units and appliances

3 large reception rooms

Garden/breakfast room

Beautiful garden to rear

Double garage

Presently a very successful holiday let