Summary - Ruthven Cottage TD12 4JU
4 bed 5 bath Detached
Four en-suite bedrooms, eco systems, and unbeatable south-facing views.
Uninterrupted south-facing views of the Cheviots
The Dovecote is a substantial four-bedroom detached family home set on the edge of Ruthven with uninterrupted south-facing views to the Cheviots. Large windows and a turret-style bay frame the countryside panorama; an open-plan living/dining/kitchen with central island is the social heart of the house. All four double bedrooms have private en-suites, with the principal suite benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe and steam shower.
Eco credentials are a genuine selling point: rooftop solar, battery storage and an air-source heat pump reduce running costs and carbon footprint. Practical features include an integral double garage with EV charger, a generous utility/office area and a summerhouse with power looking out over the garden. The property sits on a sizeable plot with lawns, raised beds and secure stone-walled sections.
Buyers should note material facts: heating is supplied by an LPG boiler and radiators, drainage is to a septic tank, and the original sandstone walls are assumed to have no insulation. Council Tax sits in Band G and is described as quite expensive. The house was constructed circa 1900–1929 and has double glazing fitted before 2002, so some refurbishment and modernisation may be desirable for long-term efficiency.
This home will suit families or buyers seeking a rural executive retreat with strong eco features who value privacy and views. It offers ready-to-live-in accommodation with clear potential for targeted upgrades (insulation, heating integration) to improve comfort and reduce ongoing costs.
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