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On the other side of the hall, what was originally twoseparate reception rooms has been opened up tocreate a 25ft living/dining area, which continues into aspacious conservatory with access to the garden. Notonly has this quality conservatory added appreciably tothe living space, it features self-cleaning glass, venetianblinds on all the windows, and a practical ceramictiled floor.

The ground floor study – currently used as a musicroom - offers numerous alternative uses but could alsobe an additional double bedroom or guest room ifrequired.

Upstairs, are three double bedrooms with dormerwindows and combed ceilings – the principal bedroomhas an en suite shower room and plenty of space forfreestanding furniture, another bedroom has built-inwardrobes, and a third has loft ladder access to a fullyfloored attic.

Completing the first floor is a particularly spaciousfamily bathroom with built-in linen cupboard, over-bathshower and glass screen, and lovely views over therear garden and countryside beyond.

A recently upgraded four bedroom detachedModern, but with just enough age to give itthe added attraction of a mature cul-de-sacsetting in a desirable residential area on theedge of Selkirk, this detached villa has beenmeticulously upgraded and reconfigured by thepresent owners to create an exceptionally finefamily home in every respect.

The recent improvements were not only confined to theinterior of this high-spec house – the gardens are equallyappealing and now include a beautiful Yorkstone patioat the rear, which takes full advantage of the views andmakes a very pretty setting for summer entertaining andoutdoor dining.

Reworked to make it more practical for family living, thelayout includes an entrance vestibule opening into a19ft reception hall, off which is a new cloakroom facility– conveniently adjoining a study/fourth bedroom – anda beautifully fitted dining kitchen with a door out to the garden.

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villa in Selkirk where the living is easy

10 Murison Hill, Selkirk, TD7 5AP

Guide Price £245,000

Details on page 30

This home has many notable features but perhaps themost obvious one is the kitchen, which is timelesslystylish as well as practical, fitted with white Shaker-styleunits, wood-effect worktops and appliances – stainlesssteel gas hob, electric oven, fridge freezer, secondfreezer and space for a dishwasher and washingmachine. Finishing touches include ceramic tiledsplashbacks in muted neutral shades – and plenty ofspace for dining furniture in what is now an attractiveand sociable family hub.

The focal point in the living area is a feature fireplacewith inset Living Flame fire – this room, like all the othersis beautifully presented and complemented by neutraldecoration.

Outside, the gardens are another of this property’s keyattractions. The front is mainly lawn with well-stockedplant beds and shrubs and a monobloc driveway leadingto an attached garage at one side of the house thatalso has a door at the rear to the garden. Backing ontoopen fields that are frequently occupied by horses, theenclosed rear garden presents a very pretty picture, withlawn bordered by shrubs, two sheds – and stunningraised stone terrace, which has a retractable canopy forsummer days when it’s preferable to have shade fromthe sun.

Situated within easy reach of Selkirk’s town centreamenities, this home is also conveniently close to thescenic Ettrick Valley and all that it offers by way ofcountry pursuits – a setting that offers the best of bothand is within commuting distance of Edinburgh as wellas other nearby towns, including Galashiels, which asof next year will enable Borders region to benefit froma direct rail link to the Scottish capital.