House for sale in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Berwickshire

Building plot and land - opportunity to develop a bespoke 5 bed country house & self contained apartment. In all approx 2 acres.

Tweed Braes provides a rare opportunity to
develop a bespoke country house and self
contained apartment occupying a wonderful
site overlooking the River Tweed and
commanding stunning views across the Tweed
Valley to the Cheviots.

Detailed planning consent exists for a 5 bedroom country house and a self-contained apartment. The original consent had expired in April 2011 but an extension to the building warrant has been issued. The new expiry date is 20 March 2012.

The house site is situated at the end of a long drive with no immediate neighbours. The house will be afforded a high degree of privacy in a lovely south facing position and extends to about 2 acres. The south facing views from the site are quite remarkable. There is a significant amount of grazing and amenity land (about 59.61 acres) available with this site which adjoins River Tweed (subject to seperate negotiations).

Effectively, The "Mansion House" site provides the Purchaser with a blank canvas upon which to create a substantial and modern home in an area of exceptional amenity and in a period style.



Tweed Braes site is located in lovely open countryside in south Berwickshire.

The property is situated approximately 6 miles west of the historic town of Berwick upon Tweed (population circa 13,500), a vibrant market town which offers a full range of services including modern sports and arts centres and good quality private and state schools. The town stands virtually equi-distant between Edinburgh and Newcastle (approximately 60 miles) and is served by both the A1(T) and by the East Coast main line railway which provides regular rail connections to Edinburgh (50 minutes), Newcastle (45 minutes) and London (3.75 hours).

Berwickshire is essentially a rural county and Tweed Braes is well placed to enjoy all the recreational and sporting opportunities for which the Border country is justifiably renowned. The east coast provides dramatic scenery with its steepling cliffs and magnificent beaches as well as sailing, sea fishing and outstanding diving off St. Abbs Head (12 miles). There are numerous coastal and inland walks as well as several local riding schools.

For the golf enthusiast there are a number of excellent Links and inland courses including those at Berwick, Goswick, The Hirsel and The Roxburghe Championship Course with National Hunt racing at both Kelso and Musselburgh.