Summary - MOUNTHOOLY HOUSE, JEDBURGH TD8 6TJ
7 bed 5 bath Detached
Handsome late-Georgian farmhouse with 13.6 acres, outbuildings and fishing rights.
Circa 5,495 sq ft Georgian house with seven bedrooms and five bathrooms
Set in approximately 13.61 acres with paddocks for grazing or horses
Fishing rights on the Jed Water and at the River Teviot junction included
Large stone outbuildings, looseboxes and steading — conversion subject to consents
Oil-fired central heating with AGA; private drainage (higher running costs)
EPC rated E and Council Tax Band H — expect above-average bills
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband despite remoter rural location
Remoter/agricultural area with limited local services; high local deprivation
Mounthooly House is a substantial late-Georgian farmhouse set within circa 13.61 acres of productive grazing land, offering about 5,495 sq ft of adaptable family accommodation across two principal floors. The house retains strong period character — sash & case windows, bay windows, ornate panelling and high ceilings — combined with practical modern farmhouse living in the kitchen/dining space and a large conservatory overlooking the gardens. The plot includes paddocks, looseboxes and a sizeable stone outbuilding with loft and garage space, making this a workable small estate for horses or small livestock.
The sale includes sporting benefits: fishing rights on the Jed Water and at the junction with the River Teviot, plus far-reaching rural views including Peniel Heugh Monument. Onsite facilities for equestrian use and ample off-street parking add immediate utility for buyers wanting an operational country property. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband make remote working viable despite the remoter setting between Jedburgh and Kelso.
Material practical considerations are straightforward and should be factored into costs. Heating is oil-fired with an AGA; the property is served by private drainage. The EPC rating is E and the council tax is band H (described as very expensive), so running costs will be higher than average. The stone outbuildings and steading offer conversion potential but any change of use or development would require relevant consents. The surrounding area is classified as remoter/agricultural with high local deprivation indices — services and amenities are limited locally, though schooling and larger towns are accessible.
This is a genuine small-estate opportunity for buyers seeking a characterful Georgian house with land and equestrian or diversification potential. It will suit purchasers prepared to manage ongoing running costs, private drainage and any renovation or conversion consents to realise the outbuildings’ value.
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