Summary - TOWNHEAD FARMHOUSE, MAIN STREET, MELROSE, NEWSTEAD TD6 9DX
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Detached two-bedroom farmhouse with large south-facing garden and easy access to Melrose..
South-facing mature enclosed garden with specimen trees
Two double bedrooms, principal with ensuite bathroom
Well-presented interior with modern kitchen and bathrooms
Large overall size ~1,057 sq ft; high ceilings, period features
Freehold; gas central heating; no flood risk
Short drive to train station and BGH (hospital)
Council Tax Band E — above-average running costs
Local area economically challenged; broadband average
Set on the edge of Newstead with easy access to Melrose, this detached two-bedroom farmhouse combines period charm with practical modern upgrades. The house offers bright rooms, high ceilings and character features alongside an updated kitchen and two bathrooms — one ensuite — arranged over two floors. The generous, fully enclosed south-facing garden is a particular highlight for outdoor living and privacy.
The accommodation is presented in good order and ready to occupy, with gas central heating and integrated kitchen appliances included. At about 1,057 sq ft the layout feels spacious for a two-bedroom home, with a sitting room, sun room and dining kitchen providing flexible living space. The property is freehold and has no recorded flood risk.
Practical considerations include an above-average Council Tax (Band E) and average broadband speeds; mobile signal is excellent. The wider local area is marked as economically challenged, which may affect services and resale dynamics despite the village’s popularity and proximity to Melrose’s amenities, schools and visitor attractions.
This house will suit a buyer seeking a character property with a generous garden and straightforward, move-in-ready accommodation — ideal for first-time buyers or those downsizing from larger homes. It also offers potential for future cosmetic updating where desired.
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