House for sale in Roberton, Hawick, Selkirkshire - 4 bedrooms

A handsome house with outstanding views across the Borders countryside

Completed in late 2006 and designed by the local architect Aitken Turnbull of Hawick, Borthside is constructed of harled block beneath a slate roof and is accessed off a quiet B road onto a shared driveway opening onto a gravel parking and turning area.

The accommodation, which is immaculately presented, has a good mix of generous sized reception rooms and bedrooms all of which have luxurious en-suite shower or bathrooms. A large reception hall makes the house feel particularly spacious upon entering and provides good circulation space to the rest of the house.

The house has been designed to a high standard including a bespoke kitchen with granite work surfaces and cherry units, a built in coffee maker, Bosch microwave and grill, double oven and a gas / electric range. Other features of the house include engineered oak flooring, a cupola in the bedroom wing and several balconies on which it is possible to enjoy the views of the countryside beyond.

On the lower ground floor there is a leisure area with a 10 metre swimming pool, spa Jacuzzi and changing rooms with power shower. Double doors give access to a south facing patio area.

Specification
< Kingspan insulation
< Zoned underfloor heating system
< Andersen external doors and windows
< Vacuduct integral vacuum system
< Hotel fire alarm system
< Burglar alarm system

Services
< Mains water
< Mains electricity
< Private drainage
< LPG Gas

Council Tax
Borthside House has been placed in Band H for Council Tax purposes.


Borthside House is situated with an elevated position on the outskirts of the village of Roberton in the Scottish Borders.

Roberton has a thriving community atmosphere with a village hall and a well reputed primary school. For a wider range of facilities, Hawick provides a good range of shops, restaurants, banks and for leisure facilities. Hawick is the largest town in the Scottish Borders and lies on the River Teviot where it is joined by the Slitrig Water.

The surrounding countryside offers other sporting and recreational opportunities. As with most Borders towns rugby is a large part of life and this can be found at the ground at Mansefield Park. For the golfing enthusiast there is an 18-hole course in Hawick and various others nearby.

Situated close to the A7, Borthside House has fast access to the north and south with Carlisle only 43 miles distant.

In terms of education there is primary schooling in Roberton, and there is a bus service to the Hawick High School. There is a wide range of private schools in Edinburgh, as well as St Mary's preparatory school at Melrose.


Garden
The garden consists of a large shrub bed to the west of the house with gravel pathways leading to the lower level of the garden. To the front of the house is a paved pathway with a strip of lawn. To the rear of the property is a patio area which is accessed from the swimming pool with additional lawn providing an ideal area for children and outdoor entertaining.

To the south of the house is a larger acreage of garden leading down to the river where the residents have trout fishing rights. With the appropriate fencing, this may be suitable for a horse or some livestock. It may be possible to purchase additional 0.6 acre of land by separate negotiation.

Outbuildings
There is a double garage with automatic up and over doors with a workshop and store room.