Paton Life Magazine Summer 2023

PATON LIFE

A warm welcome...

We’re excited to introduce our third edition of Paton Life as we have some beautiful properties to share – and also some new faces to introduce.

A lot has happened in the property market since our last magazine in 2022, but following the economic uncertainty of autumn and winter, the market stabilised again in the spring and buyer demand remains high with some properties selling within days of coming to market.

With this in mind, we have some wonderful homes in this issue. Consider Western House, a handsome Georgian property that sits on the edge of the Northumberland village of Lowick. The house is currently split into two dwellings with The Coach House giving the next owners the opportunity to take on a successful self-catering business.

Staying with the Georgian period, Bonjedward House is an impressive B-listed mansion house outside Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Having been renovated by the current owners, this 9 bedroom property combines its period elegance with a beautifully designed interior, and includes extensive grounds. Moving just west towards Biggar, Menzion House is nestled within the Upper Tweed Valley, with views over the River Tweed. Again, this 5 bedroom Georgian property is filled with character and has been extended at the rear to create a wonderful open plan kitchen, dining and family zone. It’s a stunning home.

We’ve also chatted to Edinburgh-based interior design studio Jeffreys Interiors that’s sure to inspire. And on page 35 you’ll find a feature on Northumberland-based artist Amy Izat, who has a shop, studio and gallery space called 27 Art House in the heart of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Speaking of Berwick-upon-Tweed, we opened a new office at the beginning of 2023, and we’re excited to have a base on the outskirts of this bustling border town. And the Paton & Co team has also expanded with two new arrivals. Our new Property Partner, Fiona Pagett, has joined us as a Partner covering Peeblesshire, and brings a wealth of experience to her role. You can read about Fiona’s background in our Meet The Team feature on page 42.

And more recently we also welcomed Corrin Williamson, who has made the shift into property following an early career with Police Scotland. Based in our Berwick office, Corrin will be working on sales in this area alongside our co-Director Patrick Paton.

We hope you enjoy our third edition of Paton Life.

Patrick & Celia Paton, Directors

01289 542 400

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Bonjedward House

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, TD8 6UE

Offers Over £1,295,000

Bonjedward House is a particularly impressive B-Listed Georgian mansion house which has recently been renovated and improved by the current owners to provide an extremely comfortable and elegant family home. Approached by a tree lined driveway that leads into a large sweeping parking area in front of the house, the property is built of dressed stone under a slate and lead roof. This fabulous family home offers a wonderful light and bright atmosphere, providing flexible accommodation over 4 floors and a wealth of period features including working shutters throughout, ornate neo-classical plasterwork, attractive stone and marble fireplaces and a particularly stunning drum cupola which allows light to flood the reception hall. The principal accommodation is set over ground and first floors and offers a stunning drawing room with an interconnecting dining room, linking to a family kitchen / breakfast room, another large family room, two home offices, five double bedrooms, the master boasting an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The top floor offers two further double bedrooms, a third bedroom/sitting room, a family bathroom which all makes for an ideal guest or teenager’s floor. The lower ground floor which is referred to as the garden level offers a self-contained apartment consisting of a double bedroom with en-suite, sitting room and a dining kitchen. This floor also offers a wine cellar, a boiler room, a pantry/storeroom and a large games room.

Outbuildings and Grounds

Bonjedward House is set in beautiful gardens and grounds that surround the property on all sides. The grounds provide an attractive, sheltered and mature setting for the house. On the eastern and northern boundary is a belt of woodland that offers privacy and seclusion. There is a large expanse of lawn and parking for numerous vehicles in front of the house. There is also garage parking, a workshop and a lodge house on the northern boundary. For those who enjoy gardening there is an 18ft x 8ft greenhouse and raised beds.

Set apart from the house and tucked away behind mature shrubbery is a range of stone-built outbuildings comprising a secure tack room and 4 stables (with lapsed planning for a 3 bed cottage), hay store, a large garage and workshop. The equestrian nature of Bonjedward House also offers about 4 acres of grazing with a water supply and a field shelter along with a 50m x 30m all-weather outdoor arena in the most stunning of settings.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Reception Vestibule, Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Sitting Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Home Office, Study, WC.

First Floor: Master Bedroom (En-Suite Shower Room), 4 Further Double Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Family Bathroom, Utility Room.

Second Floor: Two Double Bedrooms, 3rd Bedroom / Sitting Room, Family Bathroom.

Lower Ground Floor / Garden Level: 1 Bedroom Self-Contained Apartment, Games Room, Boot Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Boiler Room, Storage Room.

Garden Grounds & Outbuildings: Grounds of about 11.47 acres / 4.64 Hectares in total. 4 Stables, 1 Tack Room, Hay Store, 2 x Garage, Workshop, 50 x 30 Meter Outdoor Arena, Field Shelter, Tree House, 18ft x 8ft Greenhouse, Raised Beds, Lodge House.

Distances: Tweedbank Train Station 14 Miles, Melrose 13 Miles, Kelso 10 Miles, Peebles 35 Miles, Edinburgh Airport 54 Miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 32 Miles. (all distances are approximate).

Menzion House

Tweedsmuir, Biggar, Scottish Borders, ML12 6QR

Offers Over £675,000

Nestled amidst the glorious landscape of the Upper Tweed Valley, Menzion House is a splendid Georgian property enjoying an elevated position overlooking the River Tweed. Dating back to 1826, the property is full of character and charm, benefitting from solid thick walls and offering flexible family accommodation over three floors. The recently painted exterior is immaculately presented, as is the interior, tastefully finished with stylish country chic décor throughout.

Menzion House includes five double bedrooms, two principal reception rooms overlooking the garden, a large family kitchen extended to the rear creating a superb, spacious and sociable living area and a sizeable library/study to accommodate working from home.

The property sits within an elongated plot of just under 5 acres comprising native woodland, a haven for a wide variety of flora and fauna enjoyed immensely by the current owners. A walled garden features to the front, and at the rear lies a double garage and a substantial outbuilding with wood burning stove, currently utilised as a workshop and fitted out as such but offering the

possibility of additional accommodation for personal use or to generate income. A kitchen garden also sits to the rear including raised beds and a polytunnel.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Bathroom and Storeroom, Kitchen/Dining room, Utility Room, Sitting Room with Butler’s Pantry, Inner Hallway, Dining Room and Entrance Porch.

First Floor: Hall Landing, 2 Bedrooms (master-en-suite), Shower Room. There is first floor accommodation accessed from the ground floor hallway between the living room and kitchen/ dining room. The accommodation comprises:- Hall Landing, Bedroom, and Study/Library

Second Floor: Hall landing, 2 Bedrooms

Outside: A picturesque tree lined driveway leads to a parking area and turning circle to the side of Menzion House. To the front of the property is a walled garden with mature trees and whilst laid to lawn, the distinctive quarters of the original garden remain visible. To the rear of the property is a double garage with photo voltaic panels installed over the garage roof. This installation amounts to approximately 3kw. Aside this is a large outbuilding complete with wood burning stove. This is currently utilised as a workshop and is fitted out as such but could easily be adapted to further residential accommodation for extended family or additional income. A kitchen garden area lies behind with raised beds and a polytunnel. There is also a garden pond, enjoyed by a variety of regular bird and wildlife visitors.

Distances: Biggar 13 miles, Broughton 8 miles, Moffat 15 miles, Peebles 18 miles, M74 16 miles, Edinburgh 37 miles

Black Barony Home Farm

Eddleston, Peebles, EH45 8QW Offers Over £980,000

Black Barony Home Farm is a hidden gem. From its high vantage point, this traditional detached 5 bed property, plus 2 bed barn conversion, enjoys exceptional views over the surrounding Peeblesshire hills. Elevated above the village of Eddleston, only ten minutes from Peebles and forty minutes from Edinburgh, this home offers privacy and seclusion whilst being within easy travelling distance of essential services and amenities. The property is nestled sympathetically in its idyllic rural setting. Alongside the formal garden surrounding the house, it boasts a further 8.6 acres of native woodland and 4 acres of traditional wildflower meadow which was sown 15 years ago and is a haven for flora and fauna.

A much-loved family home, the ground floor of Black Barony Home Farm provides a generous area of flexible and easy to live in space. The property has an abundance of natural interior light and with doors leading to the garden from two of the public rooms and sunroom, there is a natural flow between the inside and outside. Whilst the open plan drawing room/ dining room is an obvious entertaining space, there are lots of

nooks to escape to for some quiet time. A room over the garage is currently used as a home office. This is a stylish, tastefully designed retreat that is comfortable and cosy; its interior having evolved over the 20 years that the current owners have lived there.

A hard tennis court separates the main property from a delightful 2 bed barn conversion. Accommodation includes a sitting room with adjoining kitchen, two double bedrooms and shower room with workshop/stables below. This provides accommodation for guests, extended family living, or alternatively a source of income generation as a holiday let.

Accommodation Comprises

Black Barony Home Farm: Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Study/5th bedroom, WC, Home Office.

First Floor: Landing, 4 Double Bedrooms with Master-En-Suite, Family Bathroom.

The Barn (Guest Accommodation): Entrance Hall, Utility room, WC

First Floor: Open Plan Sitting Room/Kitchen with Balcony, 2 Double Bedrooms, Landing, Shower Room

The Barn (Workshop/Stables): Workshop area 1

Stables/Workshop area 2

Outside: A mature and well-tended garden surrounds the property with a stone patio area to savour the stunning views. The estate includes a hard tennis court, wildflower meadow with orchard(4.13 acres) and native woodland glen (8.6 acres with the Fairydean Burn running through it. The woodland is well managed with footpaths, summer house and family camping area.

Distances: Peebles 4.7miles, Edinburgh 18.7miles, Edinburgh Airport 21.8 miles, Penicuik 8.8miles, Melrose 26 miles

Longcote House

Eddleston, Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45 8QP

Offers Over £575,000

Longcote House is an impressive six bedroom property situated within the picturesque conservation village of Eddleston, near Peebles. This modern property, built in 2004 was designed with character in keeping with the location and presents with two slate roofed dormer windows and an A-frame porch entrance. Longcote House is immaculately presented and immediately welcoming, offering spacious and contemporary family accommodation. A large, fully fitted kitchen with centre island extends to a dining area, leading to the conservatory, creating a bright and expansive living space. The sitting room, warm and inviting with an LPG fired stove enjoys views and access via patio doors to the rear garden. A sizeable office provides very adequate space to work from home and a separate utility room and walk-in kitchen pantry is an added bonus for convenient family living. Accommodation upstairs includes a master-en-suite plus dressing room, guest bedroom en-suite, three further double bedrooms plus family bathroom.

An attached double garage sits to the side of the property. To the front is a Monoblock driveway with garden area to the side wrapping round to an expansive rear garden, fully enclosed and including a patio area accessed from the conservatory and sitting room.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Inner Hallway, Cloakroom, Kitchen/Dining Room, Walk-In Pantry, Sitting Room, Office, Conservatory, Utility Room, WC.

First Floor: Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room and Bathroom, Guest Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Three Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Large Walk-in Storage Cupboard.

Outside: There is a shared access Monoblock driveway to the front of the property with garden to the side and a large and securely enclosed garden to the rear surrounded by mature trees, including a patio area to enjoy dining outdoors.

Distances: Peebles 4.7miles, Edinburgh 18.7miles, Edinburgh Airport 21.8 miles, Penicuik 8.8miles, Melrose 26 miles

Stonefold Farmhouse

Greenlaw, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD10 6UN

Offers Over £975,000

Stonefold Farmhouse is a beautiful C - Listed, 5-bedroom family home set in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The property is in excellent condition inside and out, and extends to about 302 m2/3245 ft2. Stonefold is very private in its setting with the nearest neighbour over half a kilometre away and offers beautiful garden grounds, about 4 acres of grazing and attractive stone-built outbuildings. With stunning southerly views over the surrounding countryside and beyond to the Cheviot Hills this magnificent family home offers two beautifully presented formal public rooms either side of a welcoming reception hallway, a conservatory and an open plan kitchen sitting room. The kitchen is very much the heart of the home and includes a range of bespoke hand fitted wall and base units, integral appliances and an electric 4 door AGA. The bedroom accommodation on the first floor includes 4 double bedrooms and a master en-suite bedroom. Both bedrooms one and two have particularly spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Reception Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, Conservatory, Cloakroom with WC, Rear Hall, Boiler Room.

First Floor: Master Bedroom (En-Suite Bathroom), 4 x Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, WC.

Garden Grounds: Stunning Garden Grounds of about an Acre, A Variety of Stone Built and useful Outbuildings, Orchard Garden, Single Garage, Ample Parking, Wood Store, About 4 Acres of Grazing.

Distances: Kelso 7.5 miles, Greenlaw 4 miles, Coldstream 8 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Railway Station 19 miles, Melrose 21 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 42 miles, Edinburgh Airport 50 miles. (All distances are approximate).

Langton Edge is a wonderful 4/5 bedroom, 3 reception room family home set a few miles from Duns and offering one of the best views in the Scottish Borders. Approached along a tarmacadam driveway to a large parking area to the front of the house which offers a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Situated over two principal floors the property offers three public rooms and 4/5 bedrooms. The kitchen is positioned at the front of the house and has an excellent range of units, ample countertop space, a large central island, a 4 door AGA and an induction hob for the summer months. Directly off the kitchen is a utility room which in turn leads to a craft room / bedroom 5 depending on requirements.

Langton Edge sits in beautiful garden grounds of about 1.72 acres, mainly comprising of established lawns, shrubbery, mature beds and wooded areas. Off the utility room and garden room of the property is a large southwest facing patio which enjoys all day sunshine. Langton Edge also offers a large garage workshop, wood store, outbuildings / stables, and field shelters.

Langton Edge

Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3NS

Offers Over £730,000

There is grazing of about 3 acres and a pond which attracts an abundance of wildlife.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Craft Room / 5th Bedroom, Study, Shower Room, Utility Room.

First Floor: Landing, Master Bedroom (En-Suite), 3 x Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Garden Grounds: Off Street Parking, Large Garage / Workshop, Mature Garden Grounds, Treehouse, Greenhouse, Outbuildings / Stables, Field Shelters, Grazing of about 3.07 ac / 1.24 ha, Pond. About 5.41 ac / 2.19 ha in Total.

Distances: Berwick-upon-Tweed Train Station 17 miles, Dunbar 24 miles, Coldstream 11 miles, Kelso 16 miles, Edinburgh Airport 53 miles, Haddington 22 miles. (Distances are approximate).

The Dovecot Development Site

Cringletie, Eddleston, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8PL

Guide Price £320,000

The Dovecote site at Cringletie offers a rare opportunity to build a wonderful family home, centred on about an acre of mature garden grounds and offering a stunning rural aspect and south easterly views down the valley. The former Dovecot which is now requiring a little attention is still a beautiful historic Grade B feature of Cringletie.

Detailed planning consent and building warrants have been granted to construct a 2670 SQFT/247SQM house comprising of 4/5 bedrooms, 2 beautiful public rooms with views out to the garden and beyond.

Distances: Peebles 3 miles, Eddleston 2 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 20 miles, Edinburgh Airport 24 miles, Melrose 26 miles. (All distances are approximate).

Western House (and The Coach House)

3 Main Street, Lowick, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2UD Guide Price £1,200,000

Western House is a beautiful detached Georgian family home situated in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, on the edge of the popular village of Lowick. The property is currently divided into two dwellings, Western House and The Coach House. Both properties are fully independent from one another, with separate private entrances.

Western House offers comfortable and elegant family accommodation all in excellent condition over two principal floors and is situated in very private grounds of approximately one acre. The property offers 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 family bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs there are two large formal public rooms overlooking the gardens, a spacious family sitting room and newly fitted kitchen breakfast room which includes a range of wall and base units, integral appliances and a beautiful Duck Egg Blue 6 door AGA. Towards the back of the property is a generous utility room, WC, home office and plenty of storage. Western House offers beautifully presented garden grounds of about an acre which include a grass laid tennis court, a vegetable garden, stables, and a large newly constructed double garage.

The Coach-House is attached to the east side of Western House. It has its own private front door, parking area and garden; and is currently used as a successful self-catering business by the current owners. The cottage rents consistently all year round and generates over £30,000 of gross income per annum. The Coach-House is thoughtfully laid out and in excellent condition. It benefits from its own separate heating system and oil tank. Although currently completely separate, The Coach-House could easily be incorporated into the main body of Western House if required. The property offers a further 3 double bedrooms (master en-suite), a family bathroom and an open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room.

Accommodation Comprises

Western House

Ground Floor: Reception Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Home Office, Utility Room, Rear Entrance Lobby/Boot Room, Downstairs W.C, 2 x Walk-In Larders, Study.

Half Landing: Family bathroom, Bedroom 5, Linen Cupboard.

First Floor: Master Bedroom Suite, 3 Further Bedrooms, Family bathroom.

Outside: Mature Garden Grounds, Grass Tennis Court, Vegetable & Fruit Garden, Victorian Green-House, Stable Block, Dog Run, Ample Off Street Parking, Large Double Garage.

The Coach-House

Ground Floor: Sitting Room, Kitchen, Master En-Suite Bedroom, Sun Room.

First Floor: 2 Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outside: Ample Off Street Parking, Garden Grounds

Distances: Wooler 8 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 10 miles, Edinburgh 62 miles, Newcastle 53 miles. (all distances are approximate).

The Old Barn and Cottages

Ancroft Southmoor, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2TD Guide Price £1,350,000

The Old Barn & Cottages is a lifestyle proposition which incorporates a wonderful family home, amazing equestrian facilities, three holiday cottages, grazing, stunning garden grounds and productive greenhouses. The traditional buildings and barns have been sympathetically and creatively renovated, retaining many original features wherever possible, to provide individual properties of immense character and charm.

The Old Barn itself offers significant accommodation over 2 principal floors. Extending to about 3894 sq. ft. / 362 sq. m. of bright and airy accommodation, equally suited to both family living and entertaining. The accommodation within is beautifully presented and flows naturally from room to room. The accommodation is versatile and comprises of 2 / 3 formal and informal public rooms, 2 / 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a stunning family kitchen. Off the kitchen there is a large studio / home office that could easily be converted into a separate annex or granny flat if required. In between the barn and the arena is a separate home office situated over two floors with separate shower room.

Distances: Berwick upon Tweed 6 miles, A1 North & South 4 miles, Wooler 13 miles, Longridge Towers School 4 miles, Bamburgh 18 miles, Alnwick 29 miles, Kelso 20 miles, Edinburgh Airport 71 miles, Newcastle 62 miles. (All distances are approximate).

3 Ladeside House

Edington Mill, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3LE

Offers Over £625,000

3Ladeside House is one of a small number of exclusive luxury homes built within the beautiful grounds of The Old Mill at Edington. The Edington Mill development is nestled within a secluded and peaceful setting with spectacular views over the Whiteadder River. The surrounding countryside is known for its beauty along with a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. 3 Ladeside House is a stunning modern property built 15 years ago by a company called C & V Developments. The property, which is about 3875 Sq Ft / 360 Sq M is in immaculate condition, beautifully presented throughout and flows naturally from room to room. The accommodation within comprises of a large open plan kitchen / sitting / dining room which open out on a rear patio, ideal for alfresco dining. The kitchen offers a huge range of wall and base units, plenty of countertop preparation space, integrated appliances and an induction hob. 3 Ladeside House has two stunning public rooms, a wonderful family sitting room on the garden floor and a stunning drawing room on the ground floor which has open views over the Whiteadder River and a balcony to enjoy the evening sunshine. The property also offers 4 large double bedrooms (2 with en-suite facilities), a large family bathroom to service bedrooms 3 & 4, a shower room, utility room and separate W.C.

3 Ladeside House offers parking for two cars in front of the double garage, garden grounds in front and to the side of the house, a wild banked meadow behind the house and a lovely decked area above the lade.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Open Plan Kitchen / Sitting / Dining Room, Drawing Room, Shower Room & W.C, Utility Room.

Garden Floor: Family Sitting Room, W.C.

1st Floor: Master Bedroom (En-Suite), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite), Bedrooms 3 & 4, Family Bathroom.

Outside: Off Street Parking for 2 Cars, Double Garage, Patio, Garden Grounds.

Distances: Duns 9 miles, Eyemouth 8 miles, Reston Train Station 7 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 8 miles, Edinburgh 59 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 70 miles. (all distances are approximate).

5 The Green

Cardona, Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders, EH45 9LR

Offers Over £485,000

Enjoying a central location overlooking Cardrona Village Green, No.5 The Green is a spacious 5 bed home offering exceptionally flexible family accommodation. Constructed by Tweed Homes in 2000, the property was built to the highest specification throughout, with great attention to detail designed to enhance the overall character. Accommodation downstairs flows well from the welcoming entrance hallway into the sitting room, which overlooks Cardrona Village Green and beyond to the hills, through to the dining room. The fully fitted dining/ kitchen benefits further from a separate utility room and conservatory to the rear. A large room which sits above the double garage would be well utilised as a home office but could easily be annexed to provide extended family accommodation. The fifth bedroom downstairs also offers potential guest accommodation with the adjoining shower room. Further opportunity for home working exists on the upper landing/study alongside four double bedrooms, two ensuite plus family bathroom.

The front garden is laid to lawn with a low hedge surround and central rockery containing a variety of shrubs. A tarmac driveway leads to the integral double garage. The rear garden was originally landscaped by Carolyn Spray of The Beechgrove Garden and has been tended with great care over the years.

Lawn and areas of stone paved patio are enhanced by mature trees, shrubs and a plethora of annuals and perennials. The rear garden is fully secure and enclosed by timber fencing.

Accommodation

Comprises

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen/Diner, Conservatory, Utility Room, Rear Hallway, Shower Room.

First Floor: Landing/Study Area, Principal Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Guest Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Two Further Bedrooms, Home Office, Bathroom.

Outside: To the front, the garden is laid to lawn with a low hedge surround and central rockery containing a variety of shrubs. A tarmac driveway leads to the double garage. To the side of the garage, a timber gate leads to the rear garden which is thoughtfully landscaped and has been tended with care over the years. Lawn and areas of stone paved patio are enhanced by mature trees, shrubs and a plethora of annuals and perennials. The rear garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing.

Distances: Peebles 4 miles, Edinburgh 25.8 miles, Innerleithen 4.2 miles, Melrose 20.6 miles (all distances are approximate).

Spotlight on Amy Izat

“I wanted to stock products that promote a healthy, holistic, positive and mindful way of living as for me this has been such a healing mechanism to my life.”

When artist Amy Izat opened 27 Art House in the centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed at the beginning of 2022, the concept was for a shop and gallery space, and a studio for Amy to work in – a vibrant space for creativity and connection. As Amy says: “Having a studio where I can interact with others is just amazing for me and very stimulating.”

The shop offers a carefully curated collection of pieces including ceramics by Falmouth-based potter Michel François and the Belgian ceramicist Elvira Genthof, along with Haeckels skincare products and cut flowers from local florist Polly’s Petals. Amy launched her first events in the gallery space earlier this year, including a still life class she hosted, and a ceramic workshop with artist James Chincharo.

When curating the products for 27 Art House, as she says: “I wanted to stock products that promote a healthy, holistic, positive and mindful way of living as for me this has been such a healing mechanism to my life.”

In 2014, Amy’s life was changed following a brain haemorrhage that affected her eyesight, and this was followed by years of treatment and adapting to life as an artist with impaired vision. “After losing a lot of my sight, it then became very difficult to draw a human, and I turned to drawing from photos of wildlife and animals which suited my new vision a lot better,” she says. “They say when you lose a sense, others are heightened, and as clichéd as it sounds, when drawing an animal, I ‘feel’ more when looking at the fur and in their eyes and somehow this shows in my drawings with an increased sensitivity to the subject’s personality.”

Amy has written about her experience and her artistic journey in her first book, A Different Kind of Vision, and she will be hosting a book signing and exhibition of drawings at 27 Art House before heading to White House City in London for a further book signing.

Asked what she has enjoyed most since opening her business last year, Amy cites the people and the sense of community. “Berwick is full of surprises and I just love the constant stream of interesting people walking into the shop that I wouldn’t meet otherwise.”

For more of Amy’s work, visit her website at amyizat.com and follow her on Instagram at @amyizat_art and @27_art_house_

27 Art House, 27 Bridge Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1ES

Photography: Lola Stammberger / Lola-film.com

Melville House

Eyemouth Road, Coldingham, Scottish Borders, TD14 5NH

Offers Over £325,000

Melville House is a detached stone-built house of great character. Although the property is in good condition, it does require a programme of development, however it is bursting with charm and period details. The property offers very comfortable, well-appointed family accommodation located in one of the Scottish Borders most popular villages. Melville House extends to about 3390 Sq Ft / 315 Sq M and comprises of 3 lovely public rooms, 5 generous double bedrooms, a family bathroom, shower room and a kitchen. Melville House also offers a private and secure walled garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature beds and shrubbery, a carriage driveway, ample off street parking and a utility room.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor: Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Kitchen, Back Kitchen, Pantry,

Butler’s Pantry, Shower Room, W.C. Maids Bedroom Above the Kitchen.

First Floor: Master Bedroom, 2 Further Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom / Dressing Room, Family Bathroom, W.C.

Second Floor: 2 Further Double Bedrooms, Dressing Room.

Outside: Private and Secure Garden Grounds Front & Back, Ample Off Street Parking, Carriage Driveway, Utility Room, Garden Shed.

Distances: Coldingham Sands 1 mile, Eyemouth 3 miles, Forthcoming Reston Train Station 3 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 12 miles, Edinburgh 46 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 77 miles. (all distances are approximate).

Sold Properties

A selection of beautiful properties recently sold by the team at Paton & Co.

Celia Paton Patrick Paton

Fiona Pagett Tamara Inness

Buskin Mill, Coldingham

The Old Dairy, Kelso

Mansefield Park, Jedburgh

Smailholm House, Smailholm Coldmartin Farmhouse, Wooler

Broomhouse Farmhouse, Chatton

The Coach House, Glenormiston

Corrin Williamson

Walker Street, Edinburgh

The Old Manse, Smailholm Beech House, Coldingham

Rosebank, Peebles

The Elms, Berwick Upon Tweed

The Old Rectory, Whalton

Tigh Beannaichte, Applecross

Hallydown House, Coldingham

Under Offer

If you’re considering buying or selling, we’d love to hear from you.

Lochend Kennel Cottage, Dunbar

Post Office House, Belford

Linenbank House, Duns Old Pines, Beauly

Ladeside House, Edington Mill

The Orchard, Paxton

Gillsland, Eyemouth

Mid Burn Grange, Coldingham

The Barn, Coldingham

Melindale Lodge, Broughton

Meet the Team

Patrick Paton, co-Director

Having started his career in residential lettings, Patrick quickly discovered his passion for property and he progressed to hold several senior roles with some of the country’s leading estate agencies, gaining extensive knowledge of the market and, just as crucially, of client needs. Since launching Paton & Co with Celia in 2021, Patrick has used those years of experience and his astute eye for property to ensure that clients feel confident and fully supported when discussing their largest financial asset.

Celia Paton, co-Director

Celia began her career in property marketing for an international estate agent, and subsequently learnt the art of customer service when running a successful concierge company in Edinburgh. Celia returned to property marketing in 2015 when she became Head of Marketing for a leading Scottish property firm. After moving to the Scottish Borders, Celia set up a holiday home management company which she sold in 2021. She now works alongside Patrick, helping bring their vision for this dynamic business to life.

Fiona Pagett, Property Partner

Following a successful early career in broadcast journalism, Fiona went on to embrace many complex and challenging roles before moving into property in 2019. Based in Broughton in the Scottish Borders, where she lives with her family, Fiona joined Paton & Co in late 2022. Combining her wealth of experience with excellent communications skills, Fiona’s understanding of the local property market places her in a prime position when advising clients.

Tamara Inness, Operations Manager

Property is in Tamara’s DNA: her grandfather had his own estate agency in London, which was continued by her father, and after launching a company with her brother in 1999, Tamara also helped run her father’s portfolio of high end rental properties. She launched a successful tweed business after moving to the Scottish Borders, which she sold in 2013. With her keen organisational skills, Tamara ensures a smooth and efficient sales and purchase experience for our clients.

Corrin Williamson, Property Advisor

Following her Criminology degree, Corrin joined Police Scotland where she served as a Police Constable for four years. Based in Edinburgh, the city’s historic architecture inspired Corrin to purchase her first home, and this gave her an insight into the world of property. Through her early career, Corrin has gained considerable experience in creating positive relationships, and this coupled with her love of property led Corrin to relocate back to her home town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and a new career path with Paton & Co.

Patrick Paton

Fiona Pagett

Celia Paton

Tamara Inness

Corrin Williamson