House For Sale £290,000
Dating back to around 1850, Honbu Cottage is an extensive detached house which occupies an exceptionally generous plot (approx. 1 acre) in the quaint hamlet of Harelawside, near Grantshouse, in the Scottish Borders. The house boasts four double bedrooms, spacious living areas, and two bathrooms, plus enviably large garden grounds, a private driveway, and a double garage. Significant upgrades in the last 3 years include a brand-new roof (fitted in 2021) which comes with a 10-year guarantee, double glazing, boundary fencing, a new oil tank, and a thermodynamic water tank.
The front door opens into a hall, affording access to a family room/office on your right. This spacious, flexible room (with storage and a WC) could lend itself to a variety of uses. An adjoining triple-aspect living room (with garden access) extends the entire depth of the property and offers fantastic potential for lounge furniture layouts, while charming exposed beams add a touch of character. Returning back through the family room and entrance hall, you reach a spacious dining kitchen. The dual-aspect kitchen is well-appointed with classically-styled cabinets accompanied by plentiful workspace and splashback tiling. Neatly housed within the cabinets is a Range-style gas cooker, whilst provision is made for freestanding appliances. Plenty of space is also offered for a sociable dining area. A large cupboard provides excellent pantry storage, and a vestibule affords access outside. Neighbouring the kitchen is an unusually generous utility room with fitted cabinets and workspace.
On the first floor, a long landing leads to four double bedrooms, a shower room, a bathroom, and an attic. The master and second largest bedrooms have both recently been decorated and boast large fitted wardrobes, with the dual-aspect master also benefiting from a fitted desk and a display recess. A notable feature of bedroom two is twin double-height windows framing leafy views. The remaining bedrooms both enjoy a tranquil garden outlook and one benefits from a fitted wardrobe. The bathroom comprises a shower-over-bath with a glazed screen, and a WC-suite. The stylish, contemporary shower room, fitted in 2019, enjoys marble-styled wall and floor tiles, a cubicle with a slate-inspired tray and a rainfall showerhead, and a tall, matte-charcoal towel radiator. Completing the accommodation is an exceptionally generous attic space offering extensive storage, or, subject to the correct permissions, potential to create additional living or sleeping space. Oil-fired central heating, with a new oil tank, a wireless level, and Hive smart controls, and double glazing (newly-fitted on the first floor in 2019) ensure year-round comfort and efficiency.
Outside, the home is accompanied by vast garden grounds. The mature gardens are bordered by leafy trees, shrubbery, and secure fencing (installed in 2019), and feature a large lawn, a gravelled area, a drying area, a summerhouse, and two patios. Outstanding private parking is provided by a multi-car driveway and a detached double garage/workshop.
The front door opens into a hall, affording access to a family room/office on your right. This spacious, flexible room (with storage and a WC) could lend itself to a variety of uses. An adjoining triple-aspect living room (with garden access) extends the entire depth of the property and offers fantastic potential for lounge furniture layouts, while charming exposed beams add a touch of character. Returning back through the family room and entrance hall, you reach a spacious dining kitchen. The dual-aspect kitchen is well-appointed with classically-styled cabinets accompanied by plentiful workspace and splashback tiling. Neatly housed within the cabinets is a Range-style gas cooker, whilst provision is made for freestanding appliances. Plenty of space is also offered for a sociable dining area. A large cupboard provides excellent pantry storage, and a vestibule affords access outside. Neighbouring the kitchen is an unusually generous utility room with fitted cabinets and workspace.
On the first floor, a long landing leads to four double bedrooms, a shower room, a bathroom, and an attic. The master and second largest bedrooms have both recently been decorated and boast large fitted wardrobes, with the dual-aspect master also benefiting from a fitted desk and a display recess. A notable feature of bedroom two is twin double-height windows framing leafy views. The remaining bedrooms both enjoy a tranquil garden outlook and one benefits from a fitted wardrobe. The bathroom comprises a shower-over-bath with a glazed screen, and a WC-suite. The stylish, contemporary shower room, fitted in 2019, enjoys marble-styled wall and floor tiles, a cubicle with a slate-inspired tray and a rainfall showerhead, and a tall, matte-charcoal towel radiator. Completing the accommodation is an exceptionally generous attic space offering extensive storage, or, subject to the correct permissions, potential to create additional living or sleeping space. Oil-fired central heating, with a new oil tank, a wireless level, and Hive smart controls, and double glazing (newly-fitted on the first floor in 2019) ensure year-round comfort and efficiency.
Outside, the home is accompanied by vast garden grounds. The mature gardens are bordered by leafy trees, shrubbery, and secure fencing (installed in 2019), and feature a large lawn, a gravelled area, a drying area, a summerhouse, and two patios. Outstanding private parking is provided by a multi-car driveway and a detached double garage/workshop.
