Whitlaw Farmhouse
Lauder, Scottish Borders, TD2 6QAOffers Over £550,000
5.61 acres
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- Traditional farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 3 public rooms
- Productive block of pasture and grazing ground
- Rural and secluded yet accessible location close to amenities
LOT 1: WHITLAW FARMHOUSE, GARDEN, OUTBUILDINGS AND PADDOCK 2.27 HA (5.61 ACRES)Whitlaw FarmhouseThe farmhouse is situated centrally within the holding and to the east of the range of farm buildings. The farmhouse benefits from a private and elevated position with south easterly views over the surrounding countryside. The property is of traditional stone construction set under a pitched slate roof and provides spacious accommodation over two floors. The accommodation and room dimensions are set out in more detail in the floor plan contained within the particulars.Garden GroundThe property is surrounded by an attractive area of garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a large area of gravel to the west providing a sufficient area for parking a number of vehicles. There is also a patio and outdoor dining area located to the east of the house. The garden is enclosed to the north and south by areas of mature broadleaved trees, which provide shelter and privacy from the adjacent properties. Located immediately adjacent to the farmhouse there is a former Walled Garden area which separates the farmhouse from the adjoining third party property known as Ladypart House.OutbuildingsAdjoining the farmhouse to the west are several traditional outbuildings set under slate roofs comprising wood and coal stores and an outdoor WC.Boiler Shed (5.13m x 3.32m)Located to the rear of the farmhouse, of block construction, under a tin roof with a concrete floor. The building houses a domestic biomass boiler which was installed in 2016 and serves the farmhouse.Nissan HutLocated to the rear of the Walled Garden, of steel portal frame under a tin roof with an earth floor.Land & GroundsThe land area accompanying Lot 1 extends to approximately 2.27 Ha (5.61 Acres) in total and comprises a mix amenity woodland to the north and south of the house with a small paddock to the east extending to approximately 1.1 Ha (2.72 Acres). The paddock has principally been classified as Grade 4.2 by The James Hutton Institute. The paddock can be easily accessed from either the shared access road or the farmhouse and would be well suited for the grazing of livestock or equestrian use. The land sits between approximately 236m to 249m above sea level at its highest point on the northern boundary directly above the residential dwelling.