Property description
Situated within c.7 acres in a picturesque rural position just off the A701 in the beautiful Tweed valley, c.1.5 miles from the local Post Office and Shop in the village of Broughton, Rachan Slack offers a superb choice to enjoy all the Borders countryside has to offer whilst being commutable to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the M74. With the versatile accommodation offering the option of downstairs living, this 4 Bedroom, 3 public room detached cottage has accommodation positioned over 2 floors. Externally there are a number of outbuildings which could be renovated for a number of uses or cleared to create additional ground. Originating around the 1890s as a smiddy, the property was extended in more recent years to provide a spacious family home. Offering a really useful, self- contained utility/work area comprising Utility, Study / Den and Shower room accessed from the main entrance to the rear. The bright and generous Breakfasting Kitchen has an oil fired Aga, a good range of modern wall and base units and a lovely view over the countryside to the west with a door through to the spacious Dining room which has a dual aspect and could equally serve as a further living room. The Dining room leads through to the central hall which has wooden parquet flooring and gives access to the front porch. Within the original smiddy part of the building there is the cosy Lounge, with a multi fuel stove and windows to three aspects offering an outlook over the Garden and countryside. This is a super room with character and stunning views. The further accommodation on the ground floor comprises 2 large double Bedrooms and the family Bathroom which is well appointed and finished with a four piece suite comprising, corner bath, shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. On the upper level are 2 further double Bedrooms both offering lovely views, one with storage.Externally the grounds are extensive with numerous areas from which to enjoy outdoor living and the stunning views. The driveway leads to the rear of the property where there is ample parking for several vehicles. The Garden is positioned to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the additional ground is currently used as grazing. There are a number of disused and derelict former farm buildings which offer the opportunity for renovation or clearance to give more ground.
Utility Area
Study/Office - 15' 2'' x 9' 5'' (4.63m x 2.86m)
at widest & longest
Shower Room - 8' 5'' x 5' 5'' (2.56m x 1.64m)
Kitchen - 13' 11'' x 10' 9'' (4.25m x 3.27m)
Dining Room - 16' 9'' x 12' 2'' (5.10m x 3.70m)
Central Hallway
Front Porch
Lounge - 18' 8'' x 12' 10'' (5.70m x 3.90m)
Bedroom - 16' 9'' x 12' 4'' (5.10m x 3.75m)
Bedroom - 14' 4'' x 9' 10'' (4.37m x 3.00m)
Family Bathroom - 11' 4'' x 5' 11'' (3.46m x 1.80m)
Upper Floor :-
Bedroom - 13' 11'' x 13' 8'' (4.25m x 4.16m)
at widest & longest
Bedroom - 12' 0'' x 11' 4'' (3.66m x 3.46m)
at widest & longest
Property Features :
- 4 BED , 3 PUBLIC ROOM DETACHED COTTAGE.
- SITUATED IN c.7 ACRES IN PICTURESQUE RURAL LOCATION.
- VERSATILE ACCOMODATION OFFERING OPTION OF DOWNSTAIRS LIVING.
- SET IN AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY.
- COMMUTABLE TO EDINBURGH , GLASGOW & M74.