Hillside, Lumsdaine, Coldingham, Scottish Borders, TD14 5UA
5/6
BED
7
PUBLIC
3
BATH
3,657
SQFT
Built in 2013, Hillside is a detached family home of about 340m2 sitting on a plot of approximately 0.48 acres. All rooms at the front of the property have uninterrupted countryside views whilst those to the rear have fantastic countryside and sea views. The property occupies a delightful rural location, close to the popular villages of Coldingham and St Abbs. The property is currently divided as a 3 bedroom family home with a separate two bedroom annex.
The main body of Hillside offers practical and manageable family accommodation over 2 principal floors. Entrance into the property is directly into a welcoming vestibule leading to a large hallway which provides access to all ground floor rooms. To the left of the entrance lies a staircase which leads to the first floor of the main house, the sitting room which is also situated to the left of the entrance features an electric fire surrounded by a stone mantelpiece, and enjoys lovely views over the front garden and countryside beyond. The focal point of the ground floor accommodation is the kitchen. This has wonderful views and offers excellent storage under a striking black countertop, which incorporates a Rangemaster electric range with 5-ring induction hob, two ovens and a plate warmer. A large island unit provides a breakfast bar, further storage space and a wine-rack. Built in appliances include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a further separate freezer. From the kitchen, steps lead down to the family room/snug, which has a double height ceiling. This room has a wood burning stove with timber mantelpiece surrounding and dual aspect windows. From here a glazed door leads into a dining area which has lovely views out over the garden and the coastline beyond. The ground floor accommodation in the principal house is completed by a study, cloakroom, WC, and a utility room.
A central staircase leads to the first floor where lies the master bedroom which has a dressing area with extensive storage, and an en suite shower room. In addition to the master bedroom, there are two further double bedrooms, one with a separate sitting room/dressing area. Bedroom 2 and 3 are supported by the family bathroom, which is a superb room split in two, one side housing a large shower cubicle, the other a freestanding, bath, a basin, wc and bidet all with delft style floral images. There is also a large linen cupboard situated on this floor.
The garden grounds are a wonderful feature of this property. There is a large expanse of lawn to the front and rear, a separate vegetable garden and decking area, which is ideal for sitting out in the warmer months to admire those fantastic sea views.
To the side of the property is a substantial garage block. This has two electric doors leading into a large double garage. Adjacent to this there is a workshop, and on the first floor there is a room which is currently used as overflow accommodation with a WC, which has a multitude of possible uses such as guest/office/gym or games room. The property is approached from a minor public road through double gates. The gravelled drive leads to a parking and turning area to the side of the house and to the double garage.
Hillside is a versatile property which lends itself to use the annex as additional family accommodation or holiday let potential.
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Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor
Vestibule, Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room/Garden Room, Study, Utility Room, W.C.
First Floor
Master Bedroom (En Suite & Dressing Area), Bedroom 2 (Sitting Area/Dressing Area), Bedroom 3, Family Bathroom.
Annex Comprises
Ground Floor
Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen (comprising of a built in washing machine, fridge/freezer, oven and hob), Garden Room, WC, Boot Room, Under Stairs Storage Cupboard
First Floor
2 Double Bedrooms, Shower Room, Large Storage Cupboard
Garden Grounds
Private Driveway, Double Garage (Workshop & Games Room with WC), Private Garden Grounds, Sea Views.
Distances
Coldingham 2.5 miles, Coldingham Bay 4 miles, St Abbs 4 Miles, Eyemouth 6 miles, Berwick Railway Station 15 miles,
Dunbar 19 miles, Edinburgh 47 miles (all distances are approximate).
Area Insights
Hillside sits surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Berwickshire. The property offers a great deal of privacy and is positioned comfortably with fantastic sea views.
About two miles and a half south of Hillside is the historic village of Coldingham. Coldingham is a vibrant village, framed around the 15th century Priory and lying within a short walk of Coldingham Sands. The area has been designated as an AONB (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Although nearby Berwick upon Tweed offers an excellent range of national supermarkets and services, the Village of Coldingham has a fantastic local Spar, a well-regarded butcher, two lively pubs and a fish and chip shop which would all love your support. The village also offers a post office, an antiques shop, and a very well-regarded primary school. Further schooling is on the doorstep with Eyemouth High School being only a short drive away. Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar and Longridge Towers School near Berwick are both very well thought of public schools in the area.
Hillside is within a short drive of the popular Coldingham Sands beach and the dramatic St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve. The village of Reston is also nearby, where the newly constructed Reston Train Station offers a regular service into Edinburgh and is a sub-station of the main East Coastline connecting London to Aberdeen.
There are a number of larger towns near Hillside, the closest being Eyemouth which is approximately 6 miles to the South. Eyemouth is a fishing port with a picturesque harbour and a sandy beach. It has an excellent range of amenities including a Co-op supermarket and a range of local shops including a first-class butcher, home bakery and fishmonger. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and fitness centre, several public houses, and restaurants and a marine activities such as diving.
The historic market town of Berwick upon Tweed lies about 15 miles from Hillside just off the A1, in Northumberland. Berwick houses all the major supermarket chains, good local shopping, a number of historical attractions within its mediaeval walls, numerous restaurants, cafes, the Maltings arts centre and a mainline train station which provides a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 ½ hour journey away.
Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Eyemouth, Dunbar, Goswick and Magdalene Fields in Berwick.
Hillside offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A1 provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city and Newcastle.
Despite the property’s rural location it offers a quality of life which is becoming increasingly rare.
General Remarks
What3words
https://w3w.co/appealed.newer.preparing
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Tenure
Freehold.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds and light fittings form part of the sale.
Listing and Conservation
Hillside is not listed, nor in a conservation area.
Services
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Mains electric and water.
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Drainage to a private septic tank.
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Oil fired central heating.
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12 Solar Panels.
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BT fibre broadband services are available.
Council Tax
Band G
Energy Efficiency Rating
Band B (Rating 82)
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council
Telephone: 0300 100 1800
https://www.scotborders.gov.uk
Useful Links
St Abbs Head - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/st-abbs-head
Reston Station - https://scotlandsrailway.com/projects/reston-station
Longridge Towers School - https://lts.org.uk
Eyemouth High School - https://www.eyemouthhigh.org.uk
Belhaven Hill School - https://www.belhavenhill.com
Eyemouth Swimming Pool - https://www.liveborders.org.uk/health/swimming/swimming-pools/eyemouth-leisure-centre
Herring Queen Festival - https://www.ehq.org.uk/about-festival
Eyemouth Medical Practice - https://www.eyemouthmedicalpractice.co.uk
The Maltings - https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/?FromMobile=1
Berwick Museum - https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/berwick-museum-art-gallery
Berwick Castle - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/berwick-upon-tweed-castle-and-ramparts
Berwick Train Station - https://www.lner.co.uk/the-east-coast-experience/our-stations/berwick-upon-tweed-station
Berwick Food & Beer Festival - https://www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.co.uk/
The Swan Sports Centre - https://www.activenorthumberland.org.uk/Centres/Swan-Centre.aspx
Coldingham Sands - https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/coldingham-bay-p315511
Internet Web Site
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Misrepresentations
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Important Notice
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Particulars prepared in April 2024. Photos taken April 2024.