The Town
Caldy Cottage is located in Parkdaill situated on the outskirts of Hawick, known for many years as The Queen of the Borders, and situated at the confluence of the Rivers Slitrig and Teviot, Hawick is the largest of the Border towns. Frequent winners of national floral awards, and famous world-wide for it's quality knitwear, Hawick is part of The Cashmere Trail and is the major centre for the industry in the Borders. There is a good range of shops, primary and secondary schooling. Hawick boasts the award winning Wilton Lodge Park which lies on the River Teviot, extending to some 107 acres, with many walks, recreational facilities, walled garden, Hawick Museum and Scott Gallery. The town is also famous for rugby, and has the benefit of a range of sporting and Leisure Centre facilities including many fine golf courses throughout the area. Many events are held in the town during the year, including the annual Common Riding.
Travel
Selkirk 12 miles, Jedburgh 14 miles, Kelso 21 miles, Galashiels 18 miles, Melrose 19 miles, Newtown St Boswells 19 miles, Carlisle 44 miles, Edinburgh 55 miles, Newcastle 60 miles
The A7 provides a through-route to Edinburgh and south to Carlisle and the M6. Rail links are available at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Carlisle, Tweedbank and Edinburgh. The nearest International Airports are located in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The Property
Entering the property from the front, a solid timber door leads into the spacious hallway which gives access to all accommodation. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet to floor with an access hatch to the roof space above, attractive ceiling light and wall light fittings, smoke alarm and central heating radiator. The sitting room is to the front with double glazed windows looking out over the front garden and surrounding countryside. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet to floor, the main focal point of the room is the multi fuel burning stove set on slate tile hearth, under a solid wood beam mantle which is nestled in a Neuk with timber framing and feature windows to either side of the fireplace. Shelving creates a lovely picture rail around the room, adding to the cottage character and attractive ceiling and wall light fittings enhance the cosy feeling in this room. Also to the front is the master bedroom with large double glazed window looking out to the front garden. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet to floor, there's ample room for bedroom furniture. Ceiling light fitting and central heating radiator. The dining kitchen is located to the rear and has been extended to offer the current accommodation with an array of windows looking out over the large rear garden and door leading out. Good range of floor and wall units with worksurface space and tile to splashback areas. Integrated electric oven and hob with extractor over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for under counter fridge. Ample space for dining furniture and the oil boiler is located in the kitchen also which is decorated in neutral tones with vinyl to floor. The second bedroom is to the rear with double glazed window looking out to the garden. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet to floor, ceiling light fitting and central heating radiator. The third bedroom to the rear is a lovely room which is versatile in use and would make an ideal bedroom, snug, office, or separate dining room with lovely features such as original open fireplace with brick surround, corner windows and a double glazed door leading out to the rear garden. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet to floor, wall light fittings and central heating radiator. The bathroom is also to the rear and comprises of 3 piece suite of bath with electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin. Tiled to half height round the room and full height within the bathing area with neutral décor to the rest of the room and vinyl to floor. Mirrored wall mounted cabinet, central heating radiator and opaque window to the rear.
Room Sizes
Hallway 4.68 x 1.5S
Sitting room 3.79 x 4.75
Kitchen 4.76 x 3.31
Bedroom 4.1 x 3.80
Bedroom 2.49 x 4.00
Bedroom/Snug 3.83 x 3.96
Bathroom 2.38 x 1.92
Externally
The property sits on a plot of approx. 0.75 acre. A sweeping drive leads into the front of the property and offers parking for several vehicles. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and mature hedging provides privacy. To the side is a garage, workshop and outhouse providing an abundance of storage. The rear garden is extensive with areas laid to lawn, mature trees and patio area to the rear of the house. The property also benefits from fishing rights on the river Teviot that flows to the rear of the property.
Directions
From Hawick High Street follow the road down to Sandbed roundabout and take the first exit on to Buccleuch Street and continue on past Wilton Lodge Park, through the town limits and out to Parkdaill where the property is located on the right.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings and integrated appliances included in the sale.
Services
Mains water, electricity. Oil central heating. Solar panels which feed back to the grid and newly installed septic tank for drainage.
