Summary - Strathearn, Ormiston Terrace TD6 9SW
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Classic family residence on a large south-facing plot near Melrose centre.
Large 1930s Art Deco detached house with five bedrooms
Generous south-facing wraparound garden and patio
Double garage, multiple outbuildings and chalet hut firepit
Ground-floor bedroom suite ideal for one-level living
Converted loft games-room; potential for additional bedroom (consent needed)
Double glazing (post‑2002) and mains gas boiler heating
Timber-frame with partial insulation; energy improvements recommended
EPC D and council tax band G — higher running costs
Morven is a substantial 1930s detached family house set on a generous, south-facing plot in Melrose. The home retains strong period character — curved bay windows, gabled roof and high ceilings — while offering flexible living with five bedrooms, a double-height reception hall and a converted loft games-room.
The ground floor suits multigenerational use: a bedroom suite and bathroom are conveniently placed for one‑level living, while a large dining kitchen with AGA and separate utility support family life and entertaining. The extensive wraparound garden and front terrace capture sunlight and provide private outdoor amenity, with outbuildings and a double garage adding practical storage and parking.
Practical details: the property has mains gas central heating, double glazing added post‑2002 and fast broadband. The house was timber‑framed as built with partial insulation, so further insulation and sympathetic upgrading would improve thermal performance. The EPC is D and the council tax band is G — running costs and potential improvement works should be factored in.
This is a confident choice for buyers seeking a roomy family home with period charm and scope to modernise. It will particularly suit buyers wanting a prominent house close to Melrose town centre, two local schools and good regional connections, while accepting the need for targeted maintenance and energy upgrades.
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