Detached house for sale in Glenholm Schoolhouse, Broughton, Biggar ML12

In a tranquil and restorative location set just a short drive from the village of Broughton, this peaceful setting is immersed in rolling countryside and the glens beyond. Aptly named, Glenholm Schoolhouse is a wonderful and versatile home with endless scope for an enthusiastic purchase to create a stunning forever home with a fantastic balance of both country and nearby modern amenities.

Formerly the village schoolhouse and, more recently, a popular guest house, the original stone built dwelling dates back to 1690 and was extended in the late 1990s to provide an incredibly versatile home to suit a range of requirements. With the ground floor hosting a large open plan living, dining and lounge area with connecting kitchen, this bright space allows for family life and plenty of entertaining space, with a further public room provided by a bright garden room. An excellent appointment of storage including a separate utility room, as well two ensuite ground level bedrooms and an office are also positioned at ground level and would lend equally well as work spaces or for multi-generational living.

For those in search of a forever home, the schoolhouse successfully blends the period elements with a contemporary extension and provides for both modern living and future proofing elements with the accommodation all accessible at one level, or indeed for those looking to host visiting family and guests, with a further two ensuite bedrooms positioned on the upper level.

Externally, the property includes a garden frontage with private parking for several cars, a sheltered patio and neat paving accessing the accommodation. A further section of ground to the rear with decking and lawn also belongs to the property.

Location

The property sits in a stunning rural position off the A701, approx 3 miles South from the village of Broughton and connecting to Biggar in 20 minutes via the B7016.

Within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh, Broughton is a charming village in Tweeddale in the historical county of Peeblesshire. Broughton sits on the Biggar Water, near where it flows into the River Tweed. The village has a post office, village store, tea room/bistro, bowling green, tennis courts, a village hall, a petrol station and a garage.
Nearby Biggar provides further amenities and is a traditional market town with a range of shops, medical centre, Primary and Secondary schools.

Highlights

•Beautiful countryside location
•Peaceful setting just 3 miles from the village of Broughton
•Flexible accommodation with open plan layout
•Four ensuite bedrooms
•Ideal for growing family or as guest accommodation
•Easily maintained garden

Accommodation List

Entrance Vestibule, Open Plan Living/Family/Dining Room, Kitchen with Store Room off, Utility Room, Conservatory, Two WC Apartments, Inner and Entrance Hallways, Bedroom Three with Ensuite Wetroom, Study/Bedroom Four with Ensuite Bathroom and Office. First Floor Landing andTtwo Bedrooms with Ensuite Shower Rooms.

Services

Mains electric. Oil fired central heating. Private water & drainage.

Council Tax

Band F.

Energy Efficiency

Band E.

Additional Information

All fitted items including carpeting, kitchen appliances, curtain poles and light fittings are included in the sale price.

Neighbouring properties have taken advantage of Fibre broadband to premises, with up to 1Gbit speeds available – ideal for those homeworking.

The internal gross floor space extends to 228 m2

The rear section of garden is not included on the Title for Glenholm Schoolhouse; this garden ground has been used by previous tenants in agreement with the Church of Scotland, and any queries in regards to the continued use or purchase of this land is a buyers responsibility to negotiate independent of the sale of the property.

Viewing & Home Report

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Price & Marketing

Offers around £300,000 are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, , Fax Email - . 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.