Countryside charm in Berwickshire

Dating back to 1890, this charming detached sandstone villa offers the ultimate in country living. Positioned on the main street of the village with an impressive woodland backdrop, Beech House in Swinton benefits from a stunning open-plan kitchen and a beautiful garden, as well as bright and spacious living and reception rooms.

Interior

Initially built to accommodate the village police station and house in the late 19th century, the two police cells have since been incorporated into the main building, and the property is now a fantastic family home brimming with style and character.

On the ground floor of the property, a front-facing drawing room and sitting room lie on either side of the main entrance hall. The sitting room is the former police office with an adjoining police cell which retains its heavy studded door and original key and lock, making for an ideal storage space. There is a large bathroom located past these reception rooms, which was once the second police cell.

The open-plan dining kitchen and sunroom is undoubtedly one of the best features of Beech House. The kitchen is decorated in a unique style inspired by the surrounding woodland, with a range of bespoke units created using a felled tree and the spalted beech panelled doors feature solid ash frames, burr elm detailing and polished pewter handles. The kitchen also benefits from a range of other features, including a range cooker set against an exposed stone wall, integrated appliances, colour-coordinated tiled splashbacks and ceramic tiled flooring. Wrap-around windows in the sunroom offer scenic views over the garden and beech wood beyond.

One of the villa’s double bedrooms, complete with an en suite bathroom, is located on the ground floor and the remaining three are upstairs. The master bedroom is particularly spacious, with built-in wardrobes, an en suite shower room and a floor-to-ceiling window. Both other double bedrooms provide built-in storage – one also benefits from an en suite bathroom, while the other offers dazzling views of the gardens and woodland from its rear window.

Exterior

Backing onto the woodland, the beautiful gardens are another highlight of this property. Professionally landscaped and fully enclosed, the gardens of Beech House feature a lawn, specimen trees and plants, patio and seating areas, paths and access to the front driveway.

About the Area

Located next to Leet Water, Swinton is a pretty conservation village dating back to the 11th century and sits in between the Berwickshire towns of Duns and Coldstream. It is conveniently located less than 12 miles from the main train station at Berwick Upon Tweed and an hour’s drive away from the bustling cities of Edinburgh and Newcastle. The area is perfect for countryside lovers, and there are opportunities for fishing on the Tweed, golf at the Duns and walking in the Cheviot and Lammermuir hills.

Beech House Swinton, Duns, TD11 3JJ

Offers Around £360,000

4 Bed Detached House with 3 Reception Rooms

Hastings Legal

01573 922603

ESPC Ref: E384386

EPC Rating: F