Birkhill, Sharplaw Road, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, TD8 6SF.
4
BEDS
3
PUBLIC
4
BATH
3,926
SQFT
An excellent opportunity to acquire an immaculately presented southeast facing period property with both development and income potential set in a private plot. The property benefits from generous living space, 4 double bedrooms one of which is ensuite, extensive thoughtfully landscaped gardens and beautiful views out over the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh. This spacious, well-proportioned family home filled with charm and a contemporary finish is not to be missed.
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Hugh Rettie
Associate Director
Property Details & Description
Accommodation comprises
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Rear Hallway, Family Room, Shower Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Gym.
The part of the property that houses the utility room and large room that currently serves as a gym could subject to the relevant permissions and consents be converted into a self-contained annexe.
First Floor
Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom and Dressing Room, Three further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.
Garden Grounds
Driveway Parking, Single Garage, Garden Store, Wood Store, Thoughtfully Landscaped Front and Side Gardens, Summerhouse, Greenhouse, Mature Trees and Shrubs, Fruit Trees, Patio Area, Rewilded Areas, Composting Bins.
The property benefits from superfast broadband.
Distances
Newcastle upon Tyne 57 miles Carlisle 51 miles Edinburgh 47 miles Peebles 36 miles Berwick-upon-Tweed 33 miles Galashiels 17 miles
Tweedbank Railway Terminus 14 miles
Melrose 15 miles Kelso 11 miles Hawick 11 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation
Birkhill sits in an elevated, southeast facing position overlooking the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh in a quiet yet convenient location, just a short walk from the high street and within walking distance of amenities. The town is home to “Mary Queen of Scots' House", the Castle and Jail Museum and the 12th century Jedburgh Abbey, all of which are situated in the heart of this picturesque, historic town attracting many visitors throughout the year. Local amenities are easily accessible with a wide range of shops, restaurants, swimming pool and Health & Leisure Centre. There are a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed and National Hunt racing. Golfing is available at a number of excellent courses including Jedburgh’s own 18-hole course and the nearby Roxburghe championship course (less than 15 minutes). Jedburgh Grammar Campus which was opened in 2020, provides schooling for all ages. Conveniently located, Jedburgh offers direct access to the A68, the main road linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh. The major Border towns are within easy driving distance. Tweedbank (15 miles) has a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 55 minutes.
Description
Birkhill, originally built in around 1820 and later extended, is now being sold as an immaculately presented 4-bedroom period property with a floor area of about 354m2 set in an elevated southeast facing position, with both development and income potential. More specifically, the utility room and gym on the ground floor could subject to the relevant consents and permissions be converted to form a self-contained annexe.
The property sits within a generous plot and the thoughtfully landscaped garden with summerhouse, greenhouse, children’s Wendy House, patio areas, lawns, colourful flower beds, beautiful mature trees and shrubs, fruit trees, rewilded areas and composting bins extend to the front and side of the property. Also to the side is a gated gravel driveway proving ample parking for several cars with a single garage, garden room and woodstore. A pointed stone wall to the south side of the property provides an attractive backdrop.
Internally the property benefits from an abundance of period features including; oak panelling, oak flooring and doors with original brass door furniture, sash and case windows, plaster coving and an oak staircase to name a few.
The southeast facing reception rooms are flooded with an abundance of natural light and the oak panelled dining room features an impressive fireplace with marble surround and carved lions. A useful hatch in the oak panelling provides access into the large well-equipped kitchen which features a four-door oil fired AGA. From the kitchen a back corridor links to a spacious utility room featuring a pulley and a good number of wall and base units. This leads to a gym featuring a sauna, shower cubicle and jacuzzi bath. This part of the house offers the development/income potential referenced earlier in the text. Also on the ground floor there is a generously sized shower room and the family room which has direct access to a sunny patio and side garden.
An oak staircase leads to the first-floor gallery landing. The master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom equipe the property with ample facilities for a large family.
It is worth noting that both the water tank and the Worcester boiler in the utility room were installed in 2021 and that the boiler can be controlled remotely utilising the Hive app. There is secondary glazing throughout the first floor and drawing room. The property also benefits from superfast broadband.
As is evident from the photography, the property enjoys beautiful scenic views out over Jedburgh and beyond.
General remarks
Satellite Navigation
For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD8 6SF.
What3words
Door.outright.instincts
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Tenure
Freehold
Listing and Conservation:
Birkhill is a category C Listed Building but is not in a conservation area.
Services
Mains electricity and water.
Drainage to a septic tank which is shared with the neighbouring bungalow.
Gas fired central heating.
Oil-fired Aga.
Fixtures and Fittings
White goods and some furniture may be available by separate negotiation.
Council Tax
Band G
Energy Efficiency Rating
Band D
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.
Internet Web Site
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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
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2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves 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.
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