The Finches, Birgham, Coldstream, TD12

Set in the charming countryside village of Birgham, The Finches is a contemporary detached bungalow and an appealing home for those downsizers and relocators with easy connections to both Kelso and Coldstream the property offers the very best of a Scottish Borders balance between country life and access to amenities for modern requirement. The property hosts bright and welcoming accommodation, with plenty of room to host family and guests, with a wrap around level garden with great privacy to the rear.

The Finches is a detached bungalow which enjoys a lovely, established village location within Birgham -set on the banks of the River Tweed midway between Coldstream and Kelso and offering an ideal opportunity for those seeking a peaceful yet accessible position. Internally the accommodation is beautifully presented throughout in appealing, contemporary style, the well-proportioned accommodation offers a degree of flexibility if desired with some of the rooms lending themselves to different uses depending on requirements. The outside space is exceptionally easily maintained; with a charming garden frontage hosting a neat lawn and planted borders, there is ample private parking and potential space for a garage. The courtyard style to the rear is exceptionally private, with a sunny decking area and timber sheds and workshop. This is a super choice for those downsizers or as a family home being well connected to further towns and amenities.

Location

The Berwickshire village of Birgham lies some 5 miles down The Tweed from Kelso with a thriving village community and active village community. Educational and sporting facilities and quality shops at nearby Kelso or Coldstream where the Hirsel Estate is a particular attraction. Birgham has good links with Edinburgh and Newcastle an hour by car and the main east coast rail connection at Berwick-upon-Tweed some eighteen miles distant. Birgham also benefits from a regular bus service with connections to both Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Accommodation List

Entrance Hall. Sitting Room. Kitchen/Dining Room. Utility Room. Cloakroom. Four Bedrooms. Family Bathroom. Private Parking. Front and Rear Garden.

Highlights

Established Village Setting Private Parking Contemporary D?cor Sizeable and Flexible Accommodation Private Garden with Decking Area Good Storage and Scope for Attic Extension if Required

Accommodation Brief

The interior throughout is flooded with natural light and the lounge to the front boasts windows to the side as well as patio doors at the front leading directly to the gardens. This sizeable room is tastefully decorated in contemporary style, a theme that is continued throughout the property. To the rear and enjoying an aspect over the garden, the dining kitchen is a wonderfully sociable space with plenty of room for dining and social gatherings. The kitchen area itself has been recently re-fitted with a modern range of units offering plenty of storage and ample worktop space. The adjoining utility room is a useful facility, fitted with base units and providing space for additional kitchen appliances and with a rear door leading to the gardens. Good storage is provided off the main hallway which also gives access to a useful cloakroom with WC and pedestal sink. The bedrooms are located to the end of the hallway with the master bedroom and bedroom two both enjoying an open aspect to the front. Two further double bedrooms are situated across the hall, and would lend equally well as a home office or dining room. A fully tiled bathroom is spacious in its proportioned and fitted with a white four piece suite incorporating a large double shower cubicle, corner bath, WC and pedestal sink.

Services

Mains electric and water. Oil central heating. Double Glazing.

Energy Efficiency

Council Tax D.

Council Tax

Band E.

Additional Information

A hatch from the hallway allows access to the attic space and there is scope to convert the attic and extend the existing accommodation if desired (subject to permissions)

Viewing & Home Report

To arrange a viewing or request a copy of the Home Report contact the selling agents, Hastings Property on 01573-225999-lines open until 10pm 7 days a week.

Price & Marketing

Offers Over ?299,950 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.All measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow hereon.