A charming 2 bedroom cottage in a picturesque rural setting, with approximately 2.65 acres

Description

DESCRIPTION
Until recently, Burn Cottage was part of the Flatt Farm, which was purchased in September 2022 by an investor for tree planting. Burn Cottage was let out to a residential tenant (but recently became vacant).

Burn Cottage is a traditional one storey building situated along a stone track. It is stone built with a slate roof and benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing. It has a south easterly aspect.

The property is accessed via a rear door which opens into a small vestibule. This leads to a central hall from which the accommodation is all accessible. The modern dining kitchen has a range of sage coloured units with an integrated electric cooker and the adjoining living room has an open fireplace. There are 2 bedrooms (a double and single) and a utility room completes the accommodation.

Burn Cottage sits within enclosed garden grounds with a stone outhouse and a small garage. If sold as a separate lot, the paddocks to the south east and south west will be included, providing a package of approximately 2.65 acres (1.07 hectares) in total.

Access rights will be granted along the main driveway to Abbotshaw House (hatched orange on the sale plan) from which a new roadway will be constructed to the north west along a 10m strip linking to the current cottage access track (as shown on the sale plan). On completion of this new roadway, the area of driveway passing through the farm steading will no longer be used.

Location

SITUATION - Burn Cottage is situated on Flatt Farm in the Liddesdale valley, a scenic part of the Scottish Borders just 3 miles south of the village of Newcastleton and 15 miles east of the town of Langholm.

This glorious corner of the country is one of Scotland’s genuinely rural areas, with a small population, no major conurbations and a landscape characterised by undulating valleys interspersed with woodland, against a backdrop of heather hills. Accessibility is however, excellent. The A7 is only 9 miles to the south west with the M6 motorway 21 miles away, providing a fast link into the heart of England. Carlisle railway station (23 miles) is on the west coast main line, with journey times to London taking less than 4 hours.

The town of Langholm lies at the foot of the Ewes valley, 15 miles from the property and is considered the first of the Borders towns despite actually being in Dumfriesshire. It offers a good range of local facilities, as well as both primary and secondary schools. Further afield, Carlisle has a wide range of professional services and shopping facilities, as does Hawick (23 miles) to the north. Private schooling is available near Carlisle at Austin Friars School and the preparatory school of St Mary’s is located in Melrose (43 miles), and there are also many private schools in and around Edinburgh (78 miles).

Riding has always been a focal point for the local community, with the Buccleuch and Liddesdale Hunts nearby as well as the tradition of Borders common ridings. The Langholm common riding is in July and celebrates the town’s history and tradition. The rideouts involve hundreds of participants riding out of the town and along its borders to commemorate the practice from 13th and 15th centuries when there were frequent raids.

The wider area offers a wealth of outdoor activities. The Border Esk and the Tweed rivers are both within easily commutable distance, and the Teviot, Annan and Nith also offer excellent fishing in close proximity. There are many golf courses in the area, including a picturesque nine hole course at Langholm, and a championship course at the Roxburghe near Kelso (41 miles). Many local estates let out driven pheasant, partridge and grouse shooting of the highest quality.

Newcastleton Forest is nearby and home to one of the renowned '7 Stanes' mountain biking centres which span the south of Scotland. The forest itself stretches to the English border where it meets the Kielder Forest and Reservoir, making it part of the largest forest in Britain. The Lake District National Park is also within easy reach offering wonderful routes for both walkers and cyclists.

Square Footage: 924 sq ft


Acreage: 2.65 Acres

Directions

Directions - From the A7 enter Canonbie and take the B6357 crossing the River Esk. Stay on the B6357 for 7 miles, then turn right heading towards Kershopefoot. Continue on the Kershopefoot road crossing the river and through the village, all the way to the top of the hill, and take a left signposted to Newcastleton. Continue along this road for 1.5 miles, turn left where there is a signpost for Abbotshaw B&B. The postcode is TD9 0TL. what3words ///ants.fats.waged.