Gair House Ettrick Valley, Selkirk, TD7 5HZ

* Recently reinstated onto the market due to sale falling through.

Brought to the market in outstanding condition, Gair House, Ettrick Valley is the embodiment of luxurious country living. Built approximately 260 years ago, Gair House has very recently undergone substantial eco conscious refurbishment and modernisation and should therefore appeal to those who are looking for a turnkey investment. The two-storey detached family home now boasts an incredibly versatile layout which consists of a rustic style lounge and dining room/office, dining kitchen, pantry, three well-proportioned bedrooms, utility room, bathroom with free-standing bathtub and integrated Bluetooth speakers as well as an additional WC. Externally, Gair House sports extensive garden grounds, which surround the property and extend to an approximate 2.5 acres. The immediate grounds are mostly laid to lawn and offer beautiful seating areas as well as the hot tub area at the rear – fully equipped with an external waterfall shower and outdoor lighting - with the further grounds being perfect for those interested in equestrian pursuits. Viewings come highly recommended on this unique and rarely available home.

Location:

In a rural location, approximately 18 miles from both Selkirk and Hawick. Selkirk which lies within the prime catchment area of the central Borders, a beautiful area renowned for its peaceful lifestyle, sense of history and stunning scenery. Selkirk provides a good range of hotels, bars and shops catering well for every day needs, with a wider range of retail outlets in both Hawick and Galashiels. The town also offers an abundance of recreational and sporting facilities including rugby, football, swimming, tennis and golf. The relative ease of access to Edinburgh is leading to this becoming an area of real attraction to the commuter who wishes to live outwith the hustle and bustle of city life. With good road links both north and south, Selkirk is very well placed for commuters.

Services:

The property is provided with a full central heating system, served by a back boiler connected to the solid fuel stove in the living room and serving radiators throughout. Backup electric powered central heating boiler is included but requires final connections. Supplementary underfloor electric heating in Bedroom1/Lounge as well as in the upstairs family bathroom. The new hot water cylinder has connections available to accomodate future installation of solar thermal panels for hot water if required.

Mains electricity as well as 4Kw array of photovoltaic panels within the grounds of the property, connected to a feed in tariff. With average annual return of £1500.

The property is connected to a private water supply, to a spring and holding tank within the boundaries of the property. Filtration treatment is provided within the property.
Drainage is provided by a private septic tank, within the boundaries of the property.