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Quarry House, Edington Mill, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3LE 

5
BED

2
PUBLIC

3
BATH

1,811
SQFT

Quarry House is a beautiful 5 bedroom house set in an elevated position in the stunning rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders. Built by C & V Developments, the property is double glazed throughout and offers generous and versatile accommodation which is all in excellent condition and beautifully presented. Quarry House extends to around 1,811 Sq F / 168 Sq M and comprises of 2 very handsome public rooms, a welcoming reception hallway, a family kitchen / breakfast room and a downstairs W.C. The first floor has 5 very comfortable bedrooms, two of which offer en-suite facilities. The other three bedrooms are supported by a lovely family bathroom. Quarry House sits in particularly stunning garden grounds which surround the property on all sides. Landscaped out of a former quarry, the back garden offers many different areas to enjoy. There is a patio off the kitchen, ample off street parking in front of the house and a single garage.

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Accommodation Comprises

 

Ground floor

Entrance vestibule, Reception Hallway, Family Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Under Stair Storage Cupboard, W.C.

 

First floor

Master Bedroom (En-Suite), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite), 3 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outside

Ample Parking, Garage, Garden Grounds to Front and Rear, Patio, Drying Green.

 

Distances 

Duns 9 miles, Eyemouth 8 miles, Reston Train Station 7 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 8 miles, Edinburgh 59 miles,

Newcastle upon Tyne 70 miles.

(all distances are travel times are approximate).

 

Area Insights

The Edington Mill development is set off the A6105 (Duns Road) down a quiet single-track road. The house is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers views up and down the Whiteadder River where fishing is available by permit. Nearby Berwick upon Tweed offers an excellent range of national supermarkets and services, and closer still is the village of Chirnside which has a local Co-op, a lively pub, local convenience store, a post office and a fish and chip shop. The village also offers a pharmacy and a primary school. Further schooling is on the doorstep with Duns and Eyemouth High School being nearby, otherwise further primary and secondary schooling is available in Berwick upon Tweed. Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar and Longridge Towers School near Berwick are both very well-respected public schools in the area.

Quarry House is a short drive from the popular Coldingham Sands beach and the dramatic
St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve. The village of Reston is only 7 miles away where there is the new Reston Train Station. The station is a sub-station of the main East Coastline connecting London to Aberdeen which will make commuting to Newcastle or Edinburgh very quick and easy. From Berwick-upon Tweed quick commuting to Edinburgh and Newcastle is already available.

The historic market town of Berwick upon Tweed lies about 9 miles from Quarry House just off the A1, in Northumberland. Berwick houses all the major supermarket chains, good local shopping, a number of historical attractions within its medieval walls, numerous restaurants, cafes, the Maltings Theatre and the new and very popular leisure centre. 

Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Duns, Eyemouth, Dunbar, Goswick and Magdalene Fields in Berwick. The area offers numerous other sporting pursuits such as cricket, fishing on the Tweed, football and a well-regarded rugby club.

Quarry House offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city and Newcastle. Berwick upon Tweed’s mainline train station offers a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 ½ hour journey away, Edinburgh 40 minutes, and Newcastle 45 minutes.

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General Remarks

What3words

https://w3w.co/lakeside.circles.inner

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Useful Links

St Abbs Head - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/st-abbs-head

Reston Station - https://scotlandsrailway.com/projects/reston-station

Chirnside Primary School - https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory_record/20098/chirnside_primary_school

Chirnside Medical Practice - https://mersemedicalpractice.co.uk

Duns High School - https://www.berwickshirehighschool.co.uk

Longridge Towers School - https://lts.org.uk

Eyemouth High School - https://www.eyemouthhigh.org.uk

Belhaven Hill School - https://www.belhavenhill.com

Herring Queen Festival - https://www.ehq.org.uk/about-festival

Giacopazzi’s Ice Cream - https://www.giacopazzis.co.uk

The Maltings - https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/?FromMobile=1

Berwick Museum - https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/berwick-museum-art-gallery

Berwick Castle - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-castle-and-ramparts

Berwick Train Station - https://www.lner.co.uk/the-east-coast-experience/our-stations/berwick-upon-tweed-station

Berwick Food & Beer Festival - https://www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.co.uk/

The Swan Sports Centre - https://www.activenorthumberland.org.uk/Centres/Swan-Centre.aspx

Coldingham Sands - https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/coldingham-bay-p315511

Tenure

Freehold.

Fixtures and Fittings

All light fittings, fitted carpets, curtain rails, integrated appliances form part of the sale.

 

Listing and Conservation

Quarry House is not listed and does not fall within a conservation area.

Services

  • Mains electric and water.

  • Drainage to a shared septic tank system.

  • Oil fired central heating.

  • Fibre broadband services are available.

 

Council Tax

Band F

Council Tax

There is a £250 annual contribution to the management and maintenance of the septic tank. This may change depending on contractor costs.

Energy Efficiency Rating

 66 Band D

 

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council
Telephone: 0300 100 1800

https://www.scotborders.gov.uk

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Paton & Co can be viewed on the following websites:

www.patonandco.com

www.rightmove.co.uk

www.zoopla.co.uk

www.onthemarket.com

www.primelocation.com

www.s1homes.com

Particulars

Compliance

Proof and Source of Funds / Anti Money Laundering Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Paton & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he/she has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he/she has satisfied themself 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.

Any error, omission or mis-statement 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.

Important Notice

Paton & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Paton & Co have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

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.

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.

Paton & Co UK Ltd does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

Particulars prepared in June 2023. Photos taken June 2023.

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