Kelso is arguably the most attractive of the Scottish Borders towns set in an area of great scenic beauty with the 12th Century Kelso Abbey, Kelso Racecourse and Floors Castle within close proximity of the property.

Great attention has been taken to ensure the property’s original charming has not been lost, with wonderful characteristics and Georgian features retained throughout, including grand Georgian style windows with original wood panel shutters, a sweeping balustrade staircase and intricate cornicing and period fireplaces. Modern family living and entertaining has been well catered for with three public rooms and a modern dining room kitchen with double patio doors to an outside seating area.

Corrin Williamson, handling the sale for Galbraith in Kelso, said: “Rarely does a property of this grandeur and in such a central Borders town setting come to the market. Mansefield house also boasts 0.35 acres of private grounds along with a delightful summer house, vegetable beds and fruit trees, ideal for those keen on growing their own produce and enjoying more sustainable living. 

“With The Borders Railway now offering an easy commute to Edinburgh, Mansefield presents a fantastic opportunity for a family to enjoy a quieter pace of life in a beautiful part of the Scottish Borders within the thriving market town of Kelso. There is also outline planning for a second dwelling, which may add to the interest of this property for those keen on multi-generational living or the potential to develop a lettings business, subject to necessary planning consent.”

The property is ideally situated for enjoying the outdoors with the nearby Schloss Roxburghe Hotel boasting a highly regarded championship golf course. Excellent fishing and other country pursuits are available locally.

Kelso has good road links with other principal towns in the Borders and The Borders Railway provides regular train service between Tweedbank and Edinburgh. There is a main East Coastline railway station at Berwick-Upon-Tweed (23 miles away).

Mansefield, Kelso in the Scottish Borders is for sale through Galbraith at offers over £695,000.