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1 Bridgehaugh Mill Earlston, Berwickshire

Bridgehaugh Mill Earlston, Berwickshire TD4 6AP A wonderful, secluded, rural property in a spectacular riverside setting Earlston 3.5 miles, Lauder 4 miles Galashiels 9.

room 3 further bedrooms Family bathroom Mature garden Garage Paddocks Woodland Wildlife area Fishing Stables Former mill Outbuildings Pond About 39.

2 Bridgehaugh Mill Earlston, Berwickshire TD4 6AP A wonderful, secluded, rural property in a spectacular riverside setting Earlston 3.5 miles, Lauder 4 miles Galashiels 9.1 miles, Edinburgh 30 miles Ground floor Hall Shower room Dining room Kitchen/ sitting room Larder Utility Sitting room Office Conservatory First floor Double bedroom with shower room and dressing room 3 further bedrooms Family bathroom Mature garden Garage Paddocks Woodland Wildlife area Fishing Stables Former mill Outbuildings Pond About 39.6 acres The Property Bridgehaugh Mill Farm is a superb, rural property on the banks of the Leader Water. The house has been comprehensively refurbished and extended by the current owners and is situated in a beautiful private position overlooking the river. It is surrounded and protected by its 39.6 acres, a wonderful small estate with a fabulous combination of grazing, useful outbuildings, woodland and approximately 1.2km of river frontage on which the riparian trout fishing rights are enjoyed. It is a haven for wildlife and roe deer, otters, king fishers, badgers amongst others are seen. The house is thought to date from 1880 and has accommodation which extends to approximately 2,676 sq ft. much of which benefits from the wonderful views looking over the Leader Water.

On the other side of the hall is the dining room which has an open fireplace. This links into the extension, the focal point of which is the magnificent kitchen/sitting room.

4 The principal accommodation is accessed off the main hall. This includes a sitting room, with a wood-burning stove and an adjoining office. It also leads into the large conservatory which gives access to the garden and is a wonderful space for entertaining. In the hallway, there is a large storage cupboard and a shower room. On the other side of the hall is the dining room which has an open fireplace. This links into the extension, the focal point of which is the magnificent kitchen/sitting room. This has granite work surfaces, an integrated electric oven and microwave and a 4-ring induction hob. There is also a Belfast sink and space for a dishwasher and a large, freestanding fridge. There is also a granite topped breakfast bar, ideal for informal dining and a large walk-in larder. The sitting room area has a large wood burning stove that provides the central heating and hot water for the house. Adjoining the kitchen is an excellent utility/boot room with a back door, sink and space for a washing machine and a freestanding freezer. The main first floor accommodation is approached from stairs in the hall and has two double bedrooms, both with ample storage space and one with an original fire place, and a single bedroom, all of which are served by a family bathroom. Accessed from the kitchen, up a separate set of stairs, is a guest suite, with an en suite shower room, dressing room and a Juliet balcony overlooking the grounds. Outside Bridgehaugh Mill Farm is approached from the road by a private driveway. The grounds extend to approximately 40 acres and consist of a wonderful mix of woodlands, wildlife area, paddocks, formal gardens and grazing. The formal garden lies to the front of the house. This is partially surrounded by a stone wall, is laid to lawn with flowerbeds containing daffodils, roses and other seasonals and shrubs. The sense of tranquillity in the garden is enhanced by the sound of the river flowing through the field beyond. To the rear of the property, there is a steep bank of mature mixed woodland providing shelter, privacy and amenity for wildlife.

7 Floorplans Approximate gross internal area 2676 Sq Ft Sq M Utility Room Store 6'11'' x 4'11'' 2.10 x 1.50m Shower Room Study 8'2'' x 6'11'' 2.50 x 2.10m Kitchen/ Sitting Room 21' x 18'8'' 6.40 x 5.70m Dining Room 13'1'' x 12'10'' 4.00 x 3.90m Hall Living Room 13'5'' x 12'2'' 4.10 x 3.70m Conservatory 17'5'' x 15'9'' 5.30 x 4.80m Ground Floor Dressing Room Ensuite Shower Room Airing Cupboard Bathroom Landing Bedroom 4 18'8'' x 13'1'' 5.70 x 4.00m Bedroom 1 13'5'' x 13'5'' 4.10 x 4.10m Bedroom 3 9'2'' x 8'10'' 2.80 x 2.70m Bedroom 2 15'5'' x 9'6'' 4.70 x 2.90m Store Store First Floor

Beyond the house, there is a vegetable garden and a small orchard of fruit trees and a polytunnel. The grazing land has been split into 5 paddocks, ideal for equestrian use or for pedigree stock.

8 Beyond the house, there is a vegetable garden and a small orchard of fruit trees and a polytunnel. The grazing land has been split into 5 paddocks, ideal for equestrian use or for pedigree stock. There is ample sporting potential with about 1.2km of trout fishing on the Leader Water. The fishing on the river has been let to a local angling club and impressive grayling have been caught here. The current owners have created an attractive pond ideal for duck flighting and there is potential for rough shooting and roe deer stalking. To the side of the house, there is a large, single garage. Beyond the house towards the paddocks, there is the old mill. This is of stone construction and provides storage on two floors. Adjoining this, there is the former bothy with 2 loose boxes, a mezzanine hayloft and a separate stable. One of the paddocks has a field shelter. There is also a large, portal framed building with ample space for numerous vehicles, wood and hay. Behind the portal framed building, there is a kennel. Location Bridgehaugh Mill lies equidistant between Earlston and Lauder, which have a range of local services for every day requirements. The towns of Melrose and Galashiels have a wider range of shopping, professional services and leisure facilities. For schooling, there is a primary and secondary in Earlston. The well regarded St Mary s preparatory school is in Melrose, with several private schools to choose from in Edinburgh. The A68 provides swift road links both north and south. The train station at Tweedbank (11 miles) has regular services to Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (38 miles) has flights to many UK, European and international destinations. The Scottish Borders are well known for the quality of their field sports, which can be rented locally with some of the world s best salmon fishing on the River Tweed, as well as a number of first class grouse moors in the Lammermuirs and Cheviots. For the golfing enthusiast, there are many local courses in the area and the championship course of Roxburghe at Kelso is within striking distance. There is an extensive network of local walkways in the surrounding countryside with more arduous walking, including the famous Southern Upland Way, available in the nearby Lammermuir Hills. The area is also well-known for its cycling routes, with many events taking place throughout the year. An unique aspect in the Scottish Borders calendar are the common ridings, where towns host annual gatherings on horseback for a cross-country ride together with a festival of celebration.

General Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council. Tel: 0300 100 1800. Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Night storage and wood-fired central heating.

10 General Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council. Tel: Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Night storage and wood-fired central heating. Note The services have not been checked by the selling agents. Council Tax: Band D. EPC: Band E Fixtures and fittings: Light fittings and fitted carpets are included in the subjects of sale. Site Plan: The site plan provided in these particulars is an amalgamation of the 1991 deed plan and the current OS data and is provided for indicative purposes only. A new plan will be provide as part of the Land Registration process. Offers: Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing after viewing to the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be set. Travel Directions From the Edinburgh City Bypass take the A68 south, signed for Jedburgh. Continue south on the A68 passing through Pathhead and Lauder. After Lauder, continue on for 3.2 miles and take the turning to the left signed to Galadean. Continue along this road, cross the bridge over the Leader Water and the entrance to Bridgehaugh Mill is immediately to the left after the bridge. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Strutt & Parker LLP. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES ). NOT TO SCALE Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES ). NOT TO SCALE

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12 Edinburgh 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA struttandparker.com 55 offices across England and Scotland, including 10 offices in Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken August Particulars prepared April 2016.

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