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Linenbank House is a stunning Georgian link-detached house of great charm and character. Originally built as a bank in 1830, the property has only been in residential occupation for the last 7 years. The current owner has partially renovated the property but it still requires a programme of cosmetic upgrade, however the fundamentals, such as the wiring and plumbing have already been done.
Outside, Linenbank House offers a driveway that leads up the side of the property to a single garage and around to the rear of the house. There are two external outbuildings beside the utility room and a large mature garden that sits up behind Linenbank House.
Property Discription
Linenbank House is a stunning Georgian link-detached house of great charm and character. Originally built as a bank, the property has only been in residential occupation for the last 7 years. The current owner has partially renovated the property but it still requires a programme of cosmetic upgrade, however the fundamentals, such as the wiring and plumbing have already been done. The accommodation within flows naturally from room to room consisting of a large open plan family kitchen with a playroom and utility room off, a ground floor drawing room with an open fire and sculpted acorn and oak leaf cornicing and a family sitting room / bedroom. A sweeping stair leads to a large first floor landing. There are four stunning bedrooms off the landing all supported by a Jack and Jill family bathroom shared with the master bedroom. An attic stair leads to the 2nd floor where there are two further large attic rooms.
Outside, Linenbank House offers a driveway that leads up the side of the property to a single garage and around to the rear of the house. There are two external outbuildings beside the utility room and a large mature garden that sits up behind Linenbank House.
Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor - Vestibule, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Family Sitting Room, Open Plan Kitchen / Dining Room, Playroom, Utility Room, Study, W.C.
First Floor - Landing, Master Bedroom (Dressing Room and Jack &Jill En-Suite), 3 x Further Bedrooms.
Second Floor - Two Large Attic Rooms.
Garden Grounds - Off Street Parking, Garage, 2 x Outbuildings, Mature Garden Grounds.
Distances
Berwick-upon-Tweed Train Station 15 miles, Dunbar 22 miles, Coldstream 10 miles, Kelso 16 miles Edinburgh Airport 54 miles, Haddington 24 miles. (distances are approximate).
Area Insights
Linenbank House is positioned in the heart of Duns, within a short walk of the town centre which provides a good range of local and national amenities including small independent shops, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, a high regarded garden centre and a supermarket. The local primary school and secondary school (Berwickshire High) are nearby, as well as a community swimming pool. Duns also hosts a range of attractions such as Manderston House, the Jim Clark Motor Museum, a challenging 18 hole golf course and walks round Duns Castle Estate.
There are a number of larger towns near Duns, the biggest being the historic market town of Berwick upon Tweed which is about 15 miles due east. Berwick houses all the major supermarket chains, good local shopping, a number of historical attractions within its medieval walls, numerous restaurants and cafes and the Maltings arts centre. Berwick also has a main line train station which offers an hourly service to London.
Duns is perfectly located for exploring both local and wider areas.
The surrounding villages and hamlets of Cranshaws, Longformacus and Abbey St Bathans offer historic charm, wild woodland walks and breath-taking open views perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities. There are numerous dramatic castles, and historic houses to explore as well as the historic Border Abbey towns of Kelso, Melrose and Jedburgh. Equally impressive is the nearby Berwickshire coastline with various beaches and harbour towns which all link up together via the Berwickshire Coastal path and Coldingham, Eyemouth. Coastal activities include birdwatching and scuba diving at St Abbs and a sheltered sandy beach at Coldingham. From Berwick there is easy access to the North Northumberland Coast and Northumberland National Park. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Eyemouth, Dunbar and Magdalene Fields in Berwick. There are also designated cycling routes throughout the area.
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