Ingleside House, Buccleuch Road, Hawick, Uk

Ingleside, Buccleuch Road, Hawick, UK
For Sale by Private Treaty

Selkirk 12 miles - Kelso 21 miles - Carlisle 44 miles - Edinburgh 55 miles - Newcastle 60 miles

”An attractive detached period house set in an enviable position on the edge of Hawick town.”

DESCRIPTION:

Located on the edge of the historic border town of Hawick, Ingleside is a unique arts and crafts styled house located within a stones throw from the award winning Wilton Lodge Park. Designed by JP Alison in 1903, this property has stunning period features and is bursting with character and charm.

The downstairs boasts exceptional grandeur with three impressive reception rooms, all with stunning features accessed from a large welcoming hallway. The sitting room to the side of the property has a beautiful timber framed window which floods the room with natural light, along with timber panelling, gas fire and high ceilings. The drawing room to the front offers great entertaining space with bay windows overlooking the front garden and are flexible and versatile in use. The third drawing room includes an inglenook and marble fireplace which leads through to a dining room and through to the luxury bonus of a wine store room. Also on the ground floor is a bright dining kitchen to the rear of the property with large windows taking in views of the beautiful rear garden and provides access to the pantry, utility room, rear hallway with back stairs and boot room. The property offers excellent storage and family living space. Finally the ground floor has the benefit of a cloakroom and WC.

A solid timber turning staircase leads up the first floor level where 5 bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom are located. A generously sized picture window at the stairway landing offers a delightful view of the rear garden while flooding the space with natural light.

Four of the bedrooms are accessed from the main landing with the fifth located at the top of the back stairs. All bedrooms are well proportioned with the master benefitting from a very large ensuite bathroom while the front facing rooms enjoy charming elevated views. A family bathroom and WC along with large storage cupboard are also on this level.

Stairs lead to three further rooms located on the third floor, two of which could be used as bedrooms and the third houses the water tank and provides additional storage. Again these rooms are versatile in use with the largest of the three having been used as a games room in the past.

Room Sizes: Sitting Room 4.12 x 3.85, Drawing Room 5.6 x 6.0, Dining Room 6.0 x 4.2, Wine Room 2.7 x 1.7, Dining Kitchen 4.0 x 3.8, Pantry 1.9 x 1.7, Utility Room 3.0 x 3.4, Master Bedroom 5.0 x 4.2, Bedroom 4.85 x 4.15, Bedroom 5.3 x 3.35, Bedroom 3.35 x 3.0, Ensuite Bathroom 3.65 x 2.85, Family Bathroom 3.4 x 2.2, Bedroom 3.55 x 2.85, Attic Room 18.0 x 4.40, Attic Room 4.40 x 2.0, Attic Room 3.30 x 2.15.

EXTERNALLY:

The property is enveloped by generous, well-established garden grounds offering a high degree of privacy and featuring a vibrant array of mature trees and shrubs that provide seasonal colour. A greenhouse, summerhouse, outbuildings, and a garage add to the appeal, while expansive lawned areas and a charming pond enhance the outdoor space. Gated access is conveniently available from both the front and rear onto Buccleuch Road. A driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles.

THE TOWN:

Known for many years as The Queen of the Borders, and situated at the confluence of the Rivers Slitrig and Teviot, Hawick is the largest of the Border towns. Frequent winners of the national floral awards, and famous world-wide for it’s quality knitwear, Hawick is part of The Cashmere Trail and is the major centre for the industry in the Borders. There is a good range of shops, primary and secondary schooling. Hawick boasts the award winning Wilton Lodge Park which lies on the River Teviot extending to some 107 acres, with many walks, recreational facilities, walled garden, Hawick Museum and Scott Gallery. The town is also famous for rugby, and has the benefit of a range of sporting and Leisure Centre facilities including many fine golf courses throughout the area. Many events are held in the town during the year, including the annual Common Riding.

TRAVEL AND DIRECTIONS:

The A7 provides a through route to Edinburgh and south to Carlisle and the M6. Rail links are available at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Carlisle, Tweedbank and Edinburgh. The nearest International Airports are located in Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Entering Hawick on the A7 from the South, take a right from Buccleuch Road also onto Buccleuch Road and the property is located on the right hand side. Post Code is TD9 0EL.

SALES AND OTHER INFORMATION:

Ingleside is Grade C listed building. Further details can be found on Historic Environment Scotland or through Scottish Borders Council.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:

All carpets, floor coverings and light fittings included in the sale.

SERVICES:

Mains drainage, water, gas bottles, oil and electricity. Services and appliances have not been tested for efficiency or safety by the selling agents. No warranties are given as to the compliance with any regulations. Interested purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to these matters.

VIEWINGS:

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents Bannerman Burke Properties Ltd and Goffs Property.