Summary - 4 HOLYDEAN FARM COTTAGES, MELROSE TD6 9HT
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Spacious family home with large private garden and exceptional rural outlook.
Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms across three storeys
Large landscaped rear garden with private, sheltered woodland backdrop
Interconnected living rooms and sizeable kitchen-diner ideal for family use
Oil central heating; energy rating D — potential for efficiency upgrades
Private drainage (septic/treatment) — factor for maintenance and costs
Good natural light from dormers and rooflights throughout upper floors
Parking on gravel forecourt plus timber outbuilding for storage
Rural remoter setting; limited mobile signal despite fast broadband
Set just off the B6359 between Bowden and Melrose, this extended three-bedroom cottage pairs period character with usable modern living. The house offers interconnected reception rooms, a large kitchen-diner, two bathrooms and good natural light from dormers and rooflights — suited to family life or a comfortable countryside base.
The plot is a strong feature: a long, landscaped garden and sheltered woodland backdrop create private outdoor space for children, pets or gardening. Parking and a gravel forecourt are provided, plus an adjacent timber outbuilding for storage. Views across neighbouring farmland and trees reinforce the peaceful rural setting while still being within easy reach of Bowden and Melrose amenities.
Practical details to note: heating is by oil central heating, drainage is private, and the energy rating is D. The property sits in a sparsely populated remoter community within a wider rural employment and retirees area; local broadband is fast but mobile signal is average. These factors suit buyers seeking rural privacy but may concern those wanting immediate, low-cost urban services.
Overall this cottage will appeal to families or buyers looking for a character home with generous garden space and scope to personalise. It is habitable now but offers clear potential for cosmetic updating and energy improvements to reduce running costs.
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