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Glebe’s                                                                                                                    DREAM HOMES





                Georgian gem













                Looking for the perfect escape to the blissful Scottish Borders?
             This unbelievable home near Kelso may persuade you to take action.

                                                                                                et amidst the serene, rolling hills of the   standard course at Schloss Roxburghe. Glebe
                                                                                                Scottish Borders, Glebe House is a striking   House  is  also  within  commutable  distance
                                                                                            Sformer manse dating back to the 1700s.   of  both  Edinburgh  and  Newcastle,  making
                                                                                            Located in the quiet, picturesque village of   it perfectly positioned for those seeking
                                                                                            Hownam, this beautiful four-bedroom home is   a  peaceful  country  lifestyle  without  being
                                                                                            perfectly placed to enjoy the very best of the   completely removed from the city.
                                                                                            Scottish Borders, offering a lifestyle defined by
                                                                                            tranquillity, peacefulness, and stunning natural   From the moment you arrive, it’s clear that
                                                                                            surroundings.                        Glebe  House  is  something  truly  special.  An
                                                                                                                                 expansive  driveway,  framed  by  large  wooden
                                                                                            Hownam is a small Cheviot village nestled in an   gates, ensures both privacy and a grand sense
                                                                                            exceptionally beautiful valley at the foot of the   of arrival. Set within approximately 1.5 acres
                                                                                            Cheviot Hills, yet just 3½ miles from Morebattle,   of  south-facing  gardens,  the  grounds  offer  a
                                                                                            8 miles from Jedburgh, and 11 miles from Kelso.   delightful mix of open lawns, mature trees, and
                                                                                            Morebattle  itself  is  a  popular  village  in  the   quiet corners that are perfect for enjoying the
                                                                                            foothills of the Cheviots, lying 4 miles from   stunning scenery. The house itself is an elegant
                                                                                            Yetholm and 8 miles from Kelso. The village   Georgian  masterpiece,  with  classic  sash-and-
                                                                                            offers a strong sense of community, with a   case windows and a crisp white façade that
                                                                                            primary school and a range of local amenities,   makes it immediately stand out.
                                                                                            including  a  shop,  butcher,  post  office,  hotel/
                                                                                            village pub, and village hall.       Stepping into the large entrance hall, you’re
                                                                                                                                 immediately  struck  by  a  sense  of  bright,
                                                                                            For secondary schooling, shopping, and a wider   modern living. Herringbone flooring and cream
                                                                                            choice  of  facilities,  Kelso  -  one  of  the  most   walls give a contemporary feel, while the
                                                                                            attractive and unspoiled towns in the Borders   main focal point is the grand, cream-carpeted
                                                                                            - is nearby, offering excellent educational and   staircase, complete with an elegant wooden
                                                                                            sporting facilities as well as a variety of quality   banister. Spacious and practical, the hall easily
                                                                                            shops. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the   accommodates  coats,  boots,  and  umbrellas
                                                                                            abundance of local activities, from hill walking   for both family life and entertaining guests, all
                                                                                            and  fishing  to  golf  at  the  championship-  while remaining inviting and impeccably styled.

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