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DREAM HOMES

                                                                                                                                  If you were in need of even more storage, the
                                                                                                                                  basement level houses a practical cellar, while
                                                                                                                                  the  second  floor  includes  access  to  an  attic
                                                                                                                                  storage area via a fitted timber staircase.
                                                                                                                                  This gorgeous property is completed by a
                                                                                                                                  charming,  walled  courtyard  garden  that  the
                                                                                                                                  current owners have maintained  beautifully,
                                                                                                                                  with fresh gravel, mature planting and a pergola
                                                                                                                                  adding a countryside quaintness.

                                                                                                                                  Despite offering so much period charm and
                                                                                                                                  historical features throughout, this Georgian
                                                                                                                                  home also offers the peace of mind that usually
                                                                                                                                  comes with a newer home, thanks to the care
                                                                                                                                  and foresight of the sellers. The property has
                                                                                            Up  on  the  first  floor,  a  sweeping  carpeted   been considerably (and considerately) upgraded
                                                                                            staircase leads to a second sitting room (which   throughout, with refurbishments including new
                                                                                            could also be used as a sixth bedroom!) with   timber  sash-and-case  windows  and  a  brand
                                                                                            elegant neutral decor, including panelling   new boiler, ensuring that the new owners can
                                                                                            around the twin windows. The principal   enjoy a luxuriously warm and cosy atmosphere
                                                                                            bedroom can be found on the other side   at any time of the year.
                                                                                            of the staircase; this luxurious room feels
                                                                                            akin to a hotel suite, with a soft sage colour   Beautifully presented (and so lovingly dressed
                                                                                            scheme, plush carpeting and refined panelling,   for the holidays!), it’s all too easy to imagine life
                                                                                            accentuated by large windows. The bedroom   in this picture-perfect property. If it’s headed to
                                                                                            also boasts a spacious dressing room and a   the top of your wishlist, you know what to do...
                                                                                            large  storage  cupboard,  allowing  the  main
                                                                                            space to be kept streamlined and clutter-free.

                                                                                            A  cosy  single  bedroom  is  also  on  the  first
                                                                                            floor, with a tasteful palette and clever storage
                                                                                            under the windows, alongside an indulgently
                                                                                            large family bathroom, complete with separate
                                                                                            bathtub and walk-in shower enclosure.

                                                                                            Ascending to the second floor, you’ll find three
                                                                                            more double bedrooms, all set in the eaves
                                                                                            and enjoying a certain charm about them, with
                                                                                            lovely views over the town. There’s a king-
                                                                                            sized bedroom with built-in storage, with an
                                                                                            adjoining single bedroom that would be ideal
                                                                                            as a child’s bedroom or nursery, as well as
                                                                                            another generously sized bedroom with fitted
                                                                                            wardrobes and large skylights filling the space
       6 Abbey Court, Kelso, TD5 7JA               5 bed  |  2 bath  |  3 reception rooms
                                                                                            with natural light. A sleek shower room also
       Offers over £460,000                                                                 sits on this level, offering total convenience
       Selling solicitor:  ESPC Chartered firm Hastings Legal, call 01573 922603            and comfort.


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