Stepping in to Orchard Cottage, you are welcomed into a central entrance hallway, offering an immediate sense of space and a natural flow through the home. Continuing through the property, the hallway opens out to the rear into an impressive open-plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen. This expansive space forms the heart of the home, perfectly designed for modern living, with ample space for cooking, dining and relaxing while enjoying views over toward the Eildon Hills. There is also a bright and versatile hobby room or additional bedroom providing flexible accommodation, ideal as a home office. Also on the ground floor is a well-proportioned double bedroom with built-in wardrobe space, along with a shower room and separate utility room.
Ascending to the first floor, there is a generous double bedroom offering a wonderful view. Additional storage has recently been added to this room to offer daily living solutions. A shower room and walk in cupboard complete this level, making it an ideal private space for owners or guests.
The kitchen is stylishly fitted with an extensive range of black high-gloss wall and base cabinetry, complemented by laminated worktops which incorporate a breakfast bar. A stainless steel sink with mixer tap is neatly positions within the workspace while a range of integrated appliances include an electric oven, electric hob with stainless steel extractor hood, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. The adjacent utility room provides additional practicality, offering dedicated space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, along with further storage.
Both shower rooms are well-appointed with contemporary three piece suite, comprising a WC, vanity sink unit with storage beneath, and a walk-in mixer shower.
The property enjoys private, low maintenance gardens with an attractive decking area, complemented by area of gravel, and paving, all enclosed by hedging, timber fencing and stonewalls. A private gravel parking area and bike storage are situated to the side of the property.
The property is discreetly located within Darnick, close to Melrose. Regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which was also recently voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times, Melrose provides and extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony Gardens and Priorswood Gardens. It is also home to the world-famous annual Melrose Sevens and very popular Borders Book Festival. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and is within the Earlston High School Catchment Area, one only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler's Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. There is an abundance of outdoor pursuits in the area including Rugby, Football, Golf, Horse Riding and Walking including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way.
All fitted floored coverings, light fittings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
Mains Water, Gas, Electricity and Drainage.
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