House, Wellfield House, Duns, Scotland

Wellfield House is a fine Category B Listed property, located in a sought-after position and within easy reach of stunning and secluded Berwickshire countryside. Dating from around 1780 and designed by renowned Scottish architect James Pearson Alison, the property features a splendid, symmetrical E-plan layout with attractive stone elevations, and inside offers more than 7,000 square feet of handsome accommodation across three levels.

Ground floor accommodation includes the impressive reception hall with its grand oak staircase and reception seating area, as well as the airy morning room and the beautifully adorned dining room with its ornate ceiling plasterwork. The focal point of the home, however, is the magnificent, 50ft drawing room with its intricate Baronial-style pattern plastering, chandelier light
fittings, grand fireplace and fluted columns, dividing the room into two discreet sitting areas.

The well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room can be found on the garden level, along with a secondary kitchen and a useful utility room, each of which is fitted with modern units and integrated appliances, while the main kitchen also has an Aga. Additionally on the garden level there is a panelled billiard room, as well as a flat which includes a kitchen, sitting room and two bedrooms, plus a bathroom.

Five beautifully presented additional bedrooms are located on the first floor, including the principal bedroom with its en suite shower room and balcony offering splendid views across the gardens. The second bedroom has a large en suite bathroom, built-in storage and a private balcony, while the first floor also has a family bathroom.