Anton s Hill House LEITHOLM BERWICKSHIRE

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1 Anton s Hill House LEITHOLM BERWICKSHIRE

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3 Anton s Hill House LEITHOLM BERWICKSHIRE TD12 4JD A Victorian country house in beautiful and peaceful grounds Entrance hall Drawing room Dining room Library Sitting room 8 bedrooms 4 bathrooms (1 ensuite) Dressing room Study Kitchen Large playroom Wine cellar Development potential for self-contained annex Outbuildings 2 bedroom lodge Mature policies and gardens Informal lawns Parkland Woodland with specimen trees 15 acre paddock In all about acres For sale as a whole Berwick-upon-Tweed 16 miles Kelso 8 miles Edinburgh 44 miles (Distances approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

4 Situation Anton s Hill House is situated in a beautiful and peaceful rural location some 5 miles north of the historic town of Coldstream, about 8 miles east of the delightful town of Kelso and approximately 16 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed with its inter-city rail connections to the north and south. The journey by rail from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh currently takes approximately 45 minutes, whilst the journey to London takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Edinburgh, with its international airport, lies about 44 miles to the north west. Coldstream has a good selection of local shops and services as does Kelso. There is good schooling in the area with primary and secondary schools in Kelso and Duns, and excellent primary schools at Swinton and Coldstream. Longridge Towers, a well-known private school, is located just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed. Anton s Hill House is ideally situated for those wishing to take advantage of the wealth of recreational opportunities available in the Scottish Borders, an area renowned for its unspoilt beauty, strong equestrian tradition and rich variety of sport. Driven grouse, pheasant and partridge shooting are available locally together with salmon fishing on the world famous River Tweed. There are endless opportunities for walking and riding; for the golf enthusiast there are a number of courses in the area including the Championship Roxburghe course at Kelso and the Hirsel in Coldstream. Directions Anton s Hill House is reached from Edinburgh by taking the A68 south as far as Carfraemill. Turning left at this point, following the A697. At the junction with the B6461 turn left to the village of Leitholm. At the 30mph speed restriction sign turn immediately right; the first turning on the right, at the East Lodge, leads to Anton s Hill House. Description Anton s Hill House was designed by William Burn, the famous Scottish architect, and completed in It gets its name from a nearby well that is dedicated to St Anthony. Burn designed the house in Jacobean style which, at the time, was undergoing a 19th century revival. The house, which is listed, is beautifully constructed of dressed sandstone under a predominantly slate roof (on the site of a much older house). Consequently the site is very private, being surrounded by mature policies and specimen trees. The house has a southerly aspect and is approached down a sweeping tarmacadam drive, from the East Lodge, through wonderful wooded policies and an avenue of mature oak trees. The house contains much of Burns original interior decorative features that include an elegant staircase, large doorways, marble fireplaces, corridors and generous proportions throughout. All the rooms have plenty of light due to the large windows. The accommodation flows well with a sensible layout. Of particular note are the public rooms which are especially handsome. The bedrooms are spacious and there are a good number of bathrooms. The principal accommodation has been significantly refurbished in recent years whilst the secondary accommodation is currently used for

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9 storage but, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, could be adapted/converted to create additional accommodation/self-contained flat/annex/office space. (See floor plans for room layout and dimensions) Outbuildings Anton s Hill House has plenty of storage space including a double garage (currently used as an implement shed), garden store, log store, outside WC, 2 x 2,500 oil tanks etc. The boiler room, in the house, has a generator facility. Gardens and Grounds The house has beautiful views across its own grounds and the variety of trees and shrubs in the garden offer a constantly changing scene throughout the year. The garden is breath taking, much due to the significant work carried out by the current occupants that makes it what it is today. It is rare to find a garden in such wonderful condition. The gardens are opened annually under Scotland s Garden. It is a well treed mature garden with woodland walks and over 20 different varieties of oak tree. The garden in spring has daffodils, azaleas, and rhododendrons, primroses, bluebells and hellebores. There is a stumpery, a well planted pond, shrubberies and herbaceous borders, topiary elephant family of yew, shrub rose walk, leading to an acer glade with martagon lilies. There is another pond planted with dogwood and gunnera with a hosta island. To the east of the house is an extensive paddock, interspersed with parkland trees. The paddock extends to approximately 15 acres and provides good grazing. The field could be let seasonally or would make ideal grazing for horses. There are also approximately 12 acres of woodland and garden containing a large number of specimen trees. East Lodge The East Lodge, which has been fully re-furbished, is situated at the entrance to the drive to Anton s Hill House. It, too, is listed and is currently let on a Short Assured Tenancy. The open-plan accommodation is on one floor and consists of a sitting room/kitchen, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. Services Anton s Hill House private drainage to a septic tank; mains electricity and mains water; oil fired central heating and gas-fired Aga, with separate gas hob and oven. Fast broadband. East Lodge private drainage to a septic tank; mains electricity and mains water; oil fired central heating. These services have not been tested and therefore there is no warranty from the agents.

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11 Outgoings Anton s Hill House Council Tax Band H East Lodge Council Tax Band C NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right NOT TO SCALE. Listed Buildings Anton s Hill House is listed Category B as being of Historic and Architectural Interest by Historic Scotland; East Lodge, the gate piers and gate are Category C (S) listed. Solicitor R & R Urquhart LLP, High Street, Forres, Moray IV36 1AB Tel: colinwhittle@r-r-urquhart.com Conditions of Sale Anton s Hill House 1. Fixtures and Fittings Items not specifi cally mentioned within the sale particulars are not included in the sale, but may be available for purchase at separate valuation. Fitted carpets are included in the sale. 2. Title The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given. 3. Deposit On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents. NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right NOT TO SCALE. Entry By arrangement. Viewing Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents Knight Frank LLP. Prior to making an appointment to view, Knight Frank LLP strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Closing Date A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fi xed later. Anyone who has informed the Selling Agents in writing that they intend to make an offer will be sent a letter drawing their attention to the Closing Date.

12 Market Place, Lauder Berwickshire, TD2 6SR KnightFrank.com Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 4NF KnightFrank.com Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated: May Photographs dated: April Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. EPC - Anton s Hill House EPC - East Lodge