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Hume Hall, Hume, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7TW

8
BED

4
PUBLIC

4
BATH

6,866
SQFT

Hume Hall is a wonderful country house situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders offering some of the best and most picturesque southerly views the area has to offer. Approached through electric gates to a large, gravelled parking area in front of the property, this fabulous family home offers a wonderful light and bright atmosphere, providing flexible accommodation over three floors. The house has a southeast facing façade with attractive Palladian arched windows and many impressive features such as the decorative cornicing, three beautiful log/multi-fuel stove fireplaces, and a bay window in the drawing room. It is believed that the original part of the house dates from the early 1700s with three further sections being added at various stages up until 1900. 


The principal accommodation is set over ground and first floors and offers four particularly stunning formal and informal public rooms. The large country kitchen is the heart of the home. It has a four oven AGA and bespoke painted fitted units around a central island with contrasting timber and granite worktops. There is an area for informal dining and relaxing. The kitchen opens through half astragal glazed double doors into the conservatory. In addition to the lovely drawing room and dining room this adds to the superb entertaining space the house provides. There is also a cosy sitting room as well as a study which, together with two upstairs bedrooms, could be annexed off to create a self-contained wing. Superb ancillary accommodation is found throughout the ground floor, with a larder style pantry, utility room with fitted cupboards and washing facilities, boot room and good storage. On the first floor the master bedroom has lovely views over the garden. It has an en suite bathroom with twin basins, a corner bath, separate shower and a WC. There are five further bedrooms on the first floor and two more on the second floor. The principal guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin. Two of the bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom and the remaining two bedrooms, together with the two second floor bedrooms share a shower room. There is potential to install a further bathroom facility on the second floor.

Outbuildings and Grounds

Hume Hall is set in beautiful gardens and grounds of about 2.3 acres. The grounds surround the property on all sides and provide an attractive and mature setting for the house. On the eastern side of the hall is an extended garage block / garden stores, ideal for vehicles and garden machinery and like the house these are fully alarmed and offer electric up and over doors. There is also further parking on this side of the property and a rear drive. To the west is a large expanse of lawn interspersed with a mature hedge, trees and shrubbery. Off the conservatory is a west facing patio, an ideal space for summer BBQ. A path runs from the house through an archway in the hedge to another large lawned area and summer house, ideal for games such as croquet and this is adjacent to the all weather tennis court.

The Paddock

To the north of the house there is a paddock extending to about 1.90 acres. There is an agricultural building, which could be utilised as stables.

Photography

Accommodation Comprises

 

Ground Floor

Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Conservatory, Family Sitting Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Pantry, Home Office, Utility Room, 3 x W.C, Boot Room, Rear Vestibule.

1st Floor

Principal Bedroom (En-Suite Bathroom), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite Bathroom), Bedrooms 3 & 4 (Jack & Jill Bathroom), Bedroom 5 & 6, Family Shower Room.

2nd Floor

Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8 / Storeroom.

Outside

Garden Grounds of about 2.3 Acres, All Weather Tennis Court with Pavilion, Far Reach Views, Garage Block / Garden Stores, Paddock of about 1.9 Acres, Stable / Stock Shed.

In Total 4.26 Acres.

Distances

Kelso 5 Miles, Coldstream 11 Miles, Melrose 16 miles, St Boswells 11 miles, Tweedbank Train Station 17 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 22 Miles, Edinburgh By-Pass 42 Miles, Newcastle 72 Miles.

(All distances are approximate).

Area Insights

 

Hume Hall is situated in an elevated position in the heart of the Scottish Borders. It is positioned in an idyllic rural setting with unrivalled southerly views and is situated around five miles due north of the historic market town of Kelso.

Kelso is considered one of the most picturesque market towns in Scotland with cobbled streets and historical attractions such as Kelso Abbey and Floors Castle on the doorstep. Further afield the beautiful country homes of Bowhill, Paxton, Manderston, Mellerstain, and Abbotsford are also easily accessible.  There is an excellent choice of local shopping with many independent retailers, a vibrant café culture, popular bars and restaurants. Kelso is home to family friendly Kelso racecourse and leisure facilities which include a swimming pool, fitness centre, a lively curling club and two fantastic golf courses including Kelso Golf Club and the championship course at the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel. Kelso has a bustling events scene including the renowned Border Union Agricultural Show, The Borders Art Fair, and numerous concerts/theatre productions at Floors Castle. There are excellent options for schooling nearby including the reputable Kelso High School, and private schooling is available at St Mary’s School in Melrose or Longridge Towers in Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

The picturesque town of Coldstream is also close. Coldstream is full of Scottish charm and is home to the Coldstream Guards, one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Coldstream also offers a thriving art scene, local attractions such as the Hirsel Estate with its farm shop and café, the Coldstream Museum, and the well regarded Hirsel Golf Club.

The countryside surrounding Hume Hall offers access to a beautiful coastline around the towns of Berwick Upon Tweed, St Abbs and Coldingham. The Northumberland National Park, St Cuthberts Way, and the Cheviot Hills are close by. The popular historic towns of Melrose and Jedburgh are also easily accessible.

Hume Hall is in a quiet and peaceful part of the Scottish Borders, but offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. The A697 provides easy, commutable access to Scotland’s capital city, Newcastle and Berwick upon Tweed. Tweedbank train station provides a direct link to Edinburgh Waverly, whilst Berwick-upon-Tweed offers a mainline train service to London Kings Cross in 3 ½ hours.

Floorplan

General Remarks

What3words

https://w3w.co/vocals.gladiator.suppose

 (Please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)

Tenure

Freehold.

 

Fixtures and Fittings

All light fittings, carpets, blinds, integrated appliances, curtains and curtain poles form part of the sale.

Other items of furniture and garden machinery can be made available through separate negotiation.

 

Listing and Conservation

Hume Hall is not listed, nor in a conservation area.
 

Services

  • Oil fired central heating.

  • Mains electricity and water.

  • Drainage to a private septic tank and soak away.

  • 14 Solar Panels (3.36 Kw system) that feeds into FIT until 24/11/2036.

  • Super-fast fibre broadband services are available.

Council Tax

Band H

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band xx (Rating xx)

 

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council
Telephone: 0300 100 1800

https://www.scotborders.gov.uk

Useful Links

Floors Castle - https://www.floorscastle.com/

The Hirsel Estate - https://www.hirselhomestead.co.uk/

Kelso Swimming Pool - https://www.liveborders.org.uk/health/swimming/swimming-pools/kelso-swimming-pool

Kelso Fitness Centre - http://www.abbeyfitness.co.uk

Kelso Medical Centre - https://www.kelsohealthcentre.co.uk

Kelso High School - https://www.kelsohighschool.org.uk

Kelso Rugby Club - https://www.kelsorfc.co.uk

Kelso Races - https://www.kelso-races.co.uk

The Main Street Trading Company - https://www.mainstreetbooks.co.uk

Borders Abbey Way - https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders/borders-abbeys-way.shtml

Longridge Towers - https://lts.org.uk

St Mary’s School - https://www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk/

Schloss Hotel and Golf - https://schlosshotel-roxburghe.com/en/home

Kelso Golf Course - http://www.kelsogolfclub.co.uk

Hirsel Golf Club - https://www.hirselgc.co.uk

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Paton & Co can be viewed on the following websites:

www.patonandco.com
www.rightmove.co.uk
www.zoopla.co.uk
www.onthemarket.com
www.primelocation.com

Particulars

Compliance

Proof and Source of Funds / Anti Money Laundering Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Paton & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.


2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he/she has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he/she has satisfied themself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.


3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Paton & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:


1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.


2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Paton & Co have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.


3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavor is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.


4. he property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations, and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.


5.These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.


6. Paton & Co UK Ltd does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.


7. Photographs taken in April 2024. Particulars prepared in April 2024.

 

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