5 bedroom detached for sale

Marlfield is an exceptional country home, thoughtfully refurbished to blend timeless elegance with modern comfort. Set within beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoying breathtaking countryside views, this distinguished residence offers versatile living spaces, ideal for both family life and entertaining. Featuring a grand sitting room, an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, and six well-appointed bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite, Marlfield is designed for refined yet relaxed living. The extensive grounds, complete with a paddock, summer house, and vegetable garden, enhance the appeal of this remarkable home, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a country retreat of outstanding quality in a sought-after Scottish Borders location.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Marlfield is an exceptional country home, beautifully refurbished throughout to offer elegant and versatile accommodation. Set within expansive, landscaped gardens with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, this exquisite residence combines luxury, comfort, and timeless charm. With a grand sitting room, an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining space, six bedrooms, and multiple versatile living areas, the property is ideally suited for both family life and entertaining. The grounds, meticulously maintained and featuring a separate paddock, further enhance the appeal of this distinguished home, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a country residence of exceptional quality in a highly sought-after location.

Stepping into the welcoming entrance hallway, the sense of space and refinement is immediately apparent. The grand sitting room is beautifully proportioned, bathed in natural light, and enjoys stunning views over the gardens. The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area, designed to accommodate both everyday family living and large gatherings. The kitchen is fitted with an oil-fired Aga and ample space for a breakfasting table, all positioned to take full advantage of the picturesque surroundings. A utility room with access to a walk-in larder offers excellent additional storage, while a cloakroom/WC adds further convenience.

The ground floor further benefits from a versatile sixth bedroom, currently used as an office, this room also offers an en-suite shower room, making it ideal as a guest suite or workspace. A boot room / drying room with a WC leads directly to the integral double garage, providing practical access and additional storage solutions.

A fine staircase ascends to the first floor, where the primary suite enjoys a private and luxurious retreat, complete with a dressing room and a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two is a generously sized room with dual-aspect windows and an en-suite shower room, while bedroom three is another spacious double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms, one double and one single, share a well-appointed family shower room, completing the first-floor accommodation. Throughout, Marlfield is finished to an exceptional standard, blending contemporary elegance with the character and charm expected of a country residence of this stature.

The gardens and grounds are equally impressive, creating a tranquil and beautifully landscaped setting. Expansive lawns, vibrant flower beds, and a picturesque pond provide a serene backdrop to the house, while a vegetable patch, summer house and two greenhouses offering opportunities for those with a passion for gardening. Next to the house is a separate paddock featuring a large, fully-hedged raised bed vegetable garden with a potting shed, a small orchard, and soft fruit cages. A section of the paddock has been landscaped for boules and has additional versatility and potential.

With its idyllic rural setting, exceptional interior finish, and outstanding outdoor space, Marlfield offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and lifestyle. This is a truly special home, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding country property in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

ACCOMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Garden Room, Bedroom 6 (En-Suite), Utility Room, Pantry, WC, Boiler Room / Storeroom with WC, Double Integral Garage

First Floor - Primary Suite (En-Suite & Dressing Room), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite), Bedroom 3 (En-Suite), 2 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

Garden Grounds - Large Landscaped Gardens, Double Integral Garage, Paddock, Vegetable Garden, Two Greenhouses, Summerhouse, Pond.

DISTANCES

Coldstream 4 miles, Swinton 3 miles, Norham 7.5 miles, Berwick upon Tweed 15 miles, Kelso 11 miles, Duns 7.5 miles, Edinburgh 48 miles, Newcastle 65 miles. (All Distances are Approximate).

AREA INSIGHTS

Coldstream is a picturesque town full of Scottish charm and character and is home to the Coldstream Guards, one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Coldstream offers a range of amenities and local shops including a Co-op supermarket, a first-class butcher, medical centre, an excellent childrens playpark and several take away restaurants. Coldstream offers local attractions such as the Coldstream Museum and their Civic week in August.

The historic market town of Kelso lies around 11 miles from Marlfield. Kelso houses a number of the major supermarket chains, excellent local shopping, several public houses and restaurants and a number of historical attractions such as Kelso Abbey and Floors Castle. Kelso also offers the world famous Kelso Races Course and leisure facilities which include a swimming pool, fitness centre and 2 fantastic golf courses, the championship course at the Schloss Hotel and Kelso Golf Club.

The countryside surrounding the house offers an excellent choice of attractions such as The Hirsel, Paxton House and numerous other historic houses, and the particularly beautiful coastline around St Abbs and Coldingham. The Northumberland National Park (Britains biggest National Park) and the Cheviot Hills are only a 25-minute drive from Marlfield, and the historic towns of Melrose and Jedburgh are also nearby.

Coldstream is a quiet and peaceful area but offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A697 provides easy commutable access to Scotlands capital city, Newcastle and Berwick upon Tweed which is only a 20-minute drive away. Berwick offers a mainline train station and a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 hour journey away.

GENERAL REMARK

Agents Note - Please note, The Barn which is positioned behind Marlfield has a right of access and servitude over the private lane.

Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.