Un'affascinante Antica Residenza Che Offre Ampie Sistemazioni Per Famiglie Con Giardino Recintato E Annessi.

The Old Manse is an impressive Category B listed residence dating from around the mid 19th century and occupying an attractive position in the rural hamlet of Borthwick. Formerly the manse to Borthwick Kirk, the property retains a wealth of original period features, including stone elevations, sash windows, fireplaces and decorative cornicing, complemented by sensitively updated interiors. The characterful exterior to the property has a rough stone façade under a pitch slate tiled roof.

The ground floor provides a flexible arrangement of reception space suited to both family life and entertaining. The dual-aspect sitting room features a fireplace with a log-burning stove with impressive marble hearth and mantel. Double doors from the
sitting room open to the open-plan kitchen dining room fitted with shaker-style cabinetry, a central island, a butler sink and an oil-fired AGA, with ample space for family dining. A door opens
to the light-filled conservatory where a glazed roof and extensive glazing frame views across the garden with double door to access the garden. From there double doors access the study/family
room. The games room with cornice detail at the front of the property retains an impressive open fireplace with painted hearth and marble slips. The ground floor also includes a private office,
utility room, pantry, WC and door to access the carport.

A staircase rises from the hallway to the first floor comprising five generously-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom overlooking the garden includes an en-suite shower room featuring twin wash hand basins and walk-in shower with steam room functionality. Serving the 4 further bedrooms are a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and separate shower.