Letting details
- Unfurnished
- Long term let
Property description
Introduction
A detached 4/5-bedroom farmhouse set in a beautiful private rural location on the edge of Saint Mary’s Loch, approximately 16 miles from Selkirk and 19 miles from Moffat. Bowerhope Farmhouse has recently undergone a period of renovation, and now benefits from oil central heating, multi-fuel stoves, brand new kitchen, electric stove, flooring and carpet throughout, redecoration and traditional single-glazed sash and case windows.
Please note this property is located 1.5 miles from the main road along a forestry track. Potential applicants should be prepared for and understand the realities of living in a large secluded rural property year-round.
Although Bowerhope Farmhouse has undergone extensive renovation, parts of the property date back to the time of Sir Walter Scott and therefore have certain characteristics to be expected in a property of this age.
The spacious accommodation is made up as follows:
Ground Floor:
Lounge 4.85m x 3.94m
Generous sized lounge with large multi-fuel stove, traditional fireplace and sash windows. Recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Kitchen 5.27m x 3.58m
Spacious farmhouse kitchen with new fitted neutral units, electric stove with double oven and induction hob, a good amount of cupboard storage and worktop space. There is also room and plumbing for additional kitchen appliances such as a fridge freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen retains some of its original features, and benefits from views over the garden and loch. Recently decorated and fitted with new vinyl flooring throughout.
Dining Room / Office / Bedroom Five 3.32m x 4.88m
Good size separate dining room, office or additional bedroom with new multi-fuel stove and views over the gardens to the loch. Recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Porch / Sun Room 5.34m x 3.44m
Benefitting from sunshine most of the day, the porch sits on the loch side of the property with beautiful uninterrupted views over the loch and offers an alternative dining space.
Utility Room 2.87m x 2.60m
Recently decorated and fitted with space for three appliances, this useful utility room offers a warm space to store coats, wellington boots and washing machine / dryer / under counter fridge or freezer.
Bathroom One 2.01m x 1.50m
A useful wet room on the ground floor close to the utility room and porch, this bathroom benefits from a shower, toilet and basin as well as a newly fitted heated towel rail.
Bathroom Two 2.06m x 2.02m
A second ground floor bathroom with walk in shower, toilet, basin and bidet.
First Floor:
Family Bathroom 2.89m x 2.10m
Bright and spacious family bathroom with traditional fittings including, shower over bath, toilet and sink unit.
Bedroom One 4.81m x 3.97m
Large double bedroom to the rear of the property with sash windows and internal shutters, recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Bedroom Two 4.89m x 3.33m
Further large double bedroom to the front of the property with views over the loch. Recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Bedroom Three 3.29m x 2.85m
Third double bedroom to the front of the property with views over the loch. Recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Laundry 3.45m x 1.43m
A useful space for drying washing with the traditional fitted pulley, and there is also space for ironing and storage shelves. Recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Day Room 4.45m x 1.82m
A bright and airy space joining the two upstairs areas of the farmhouse, this could be used for a variety of purposes. Recently decorated and fitted with a new neutral carpet throughout.
Bedroom Four (Annex) 4.73m x 4.05m
Situated above the utility room with its own staircase, this is a further large double aspect bedroom with views over the loch and is decorated in a more traditional style.
External –
Accessed along an approximately 1.4-mile single well-maintained gravel track, Bowerhope Farmhouse occupies a truly private and beautiful setting on the edge of St. Mary’s Loch. The property is surrounded by a grass garden with a drying green, and also has a large wooden log store. The location is shared with a separate farm steading, currently used by the owners as a holiday home. A full-time shepherd maintains a flock of sheep on the surrounding farmland and acts as a caretaker on behalf of the landlord.
Summary
Bowerhope Farmhouse is a large traditional detached property in a beautiful private setting. Due to its location, the property would suit a semi-retired or retired family, self-employed or work from home family, or similar. Access to a vehicle is also recommended. EPC: F.
Viewings will be carried out strictly by appointment with the Agent, Bell Rural Solutions and a second viewing may be offered with the landlord. Deposits will be held with Safe Deposits Scotland.
Council Tax Band F
Rent £800 pcm
Deposit £1,000
Landlord registration number 655893/355/29011