Description
The Wells is a spacious and characterful five-bedroom family home set in private grounds in the peaceful conservation village of Newstead in the beautiful Scottish Borders. Within walking distance to Melrose and the River Tweed the house dates from the 18th century and boasts bright, spacious and flexible accommodation over two principal floors with meticulously restored period features including ornate cornicing, unique louvred mirror mantlepieces, working shutters and traditional cobblestone paving.
The lower floor opens into a wide reception hall leading to a charming sitting room with woodburning stove, breakfasting kitchen with pantry and cold store, dining room, utility / laundry room, boot room, cloak room, WC, study and garden/family room with woodburning stove. Each room boasts leafy views of the mature gardens. The kitchen has French-doors opening into a delightful patio courtyard featuring climbing roses and wisteria a wonderful spot for Alfresco dining and entertaining.
The first floor offers five bedrooms with the principal boasting an impressive en-suite with deep bathtub and walk in shower. Bedroom two also benefits from a large en-suite shower room. A beautiful first floor drawing room featuring a woodburning stove and multi-aspect garden views could easily provide extra bedroom space, with the current owners utilising it as a formal study. Completing the first floor is another three spacious bedrooms, a further family bathroom and deep linen closet. There are several built in cupboards throughout, whilst three attic hatches and a small low-height cellar provide additional storage.
The mature wraparound gardens extend to roughly 1-acre with a charming wildlife pond, lawned areas, specimen trees, fruit and nut trees, fruit cage and mature perennial shrubs. The mixed woodland areas of the garden feature a network of paths throughout and include a small clearing currently utilised for woodland crafts. Approached by a sweeping gravel driveway there is ample parking for several cars. Additional storage is provided with a single garage with workshop, an outdoor garden store and a covered linkway into the courtyard currently utilised as a fishing rod and log store.
Golf, hiking, fishing, rugby, schools, shopping and local train links to Edinburgh are all within walking distance or a short drive. Cycle and bridle paths further compliment the local area.
The Wells is a charming home with flexible living spaces and is presented to the market in immaculate condition. A true country home close to amenities in nearby Melrose.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Reception hall, sitting room, dining kitchen with pantry and cold store, dining room, study, utility room, boot room, cloak room, WC, garden room.
First Floor:
Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room, drawing room/bedroom 3, three further double bedrooms, linen closet, family bathroom, built in cupboards.
Externally the property boasts a patio courtyard accessed from the kitchen and also a covered linkway from the drive. There is a good-sized single garage with doorway into a workshop.
Outside, a Garden Store provides additional storage. There is ample driveway parking for several cars and mature grounds in a circa one acre plot.
EPC: E
CT : G
Tenure : Freehold
Viewing by appointment via Rettie & Co.
