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BSPC FEATURE PROPERTY
A one-off barn conversion in Berwickshire Completed in 2006 by local builders/property developers (and brothers) David and Stephen Thomas, Newstead Steading near Duns is an outstanding example of how old farm buildings can not only be resurrected but also given a completely new purpose as unique country homes of distinction. The original L-shaped building in this case had latterly been used as part barn, part storage and potting sheds. One ‘leg’ was demolished and replaced by a new twostorey timber-framed section, while the other part of the original building was stripped right back and re-built on one level. This allowed for extra space within the original footprint of the structure, while the design was carefully conceived to preserve as much of the original charm and character as possible, which included positioning new doors where the original entrance had been. Situated off the A6105 Chirnside to Duns road, roughly a mile from Chirnside, Newstead Steading has an impressive entrance, with a gravelled driveway leading to the front of the double garage adjacent to a suntrap paved patio and courtyard in addition to extensive landscaped gardens.
The spacious interior is equally impressive, finished to a very high specification that includes quality fixtures and fittings and solid oak flooring throughout the ground floor. The layout comprises L-shaped hall with oak floor and carpeted staircase leading to a galleried upper landing, 23ft x 20ft living room, dining room with triple window to the front, large dining-size kitchen, utility, four double bedrooms – two with en suite facilities on an upper level and two on the ground level – fully tiled contemporary bathroom, and an attached double garage with internal staircase leading to a good-sized study/home office with Velux windows ensuring abundant light in addition to scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
The devil is in the detail - and in this home the detail is exemplary. Measuring more than 23ft x 20ft, the living room is a bright and beautifully proportioned space with wide French doors to the front patio, windows to the rear, and a stone-built feature fireplace with chunky timber mantel and slate hearth that houses a Morso multi-fuel stove. Arguably the room with the most wow factor is the dining kitchen, which is fitted with white wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces that echo the flooring.
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offers a contemporary take on country living Other features include stylish mosaic-tiled splashbacks, under-unit lighting, two pullout larder units, glazed display cabinet, central island unit – and a list of integrated appliances that includes twin ovens, microwave, coffee machine, ceramic hob, extractor, wine cooler, dishwasher and American-style fridge freezer with water and ice dispensers. The dining area has French doors opening onto a side patio – and the adjoining utility is similarly well fitted, which includes an integrated washing machine and tumble drier. Situated opposite the kitchen, the formal dining room is another delightful public room, next to which is a particularly large and fully tiled bathroom that has a deep, double-ended bath and separate walk-in shower. Two double bedrooms complete the ground floor accommodation, one of which (at the gable end) could also be a family room or games room. Upstairs, the 23ft principal bedroom is stunning, with dual aspect Velux windows providing far-reaching views. This room has two sizeable built-in wardrobes (with interior lighting), partly combed ceilings, and a superb, fully tiled en suite bathroom with bath and separate corner shower. Bedroom two, which is almost as large, also has a built-in double wardrobe and a stylish fully tiled shower room. The bedrooms are all fully carpeted in a neutral shade, the decor is fresh and similarly of a neutral palette, in fact, everything about this property is pristine and infinitely covetable. And being only a ten-minute drive to the main line railway station at Berwick upon Tweed and close to Duns for a wide variety of amenities including schools, Newstead Steading is ideal for commuters who also want the benefits of a country lifestyle.
Newstead Steading, Duns, TD11 3JU Fixed Price £380,0 0 0
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