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A converted former mansion house in HawickUpper Broomlands is a two-storey propertyin Hawick that forms part of an impressivemansion house built over one hundred yearsago for a local mill owner and his familyand later divided to form two properties ofa more appropriate size for modern dayfamilies with fewer children and no servantsto accommodate.

As befitted the status of the mansion house’s originalowner, the elevated setting is in a highly desirable part oftown and benefits from spectacular views across Hawickto the countryside beyond – similarly the views and the sizeable level gardens – in addition to the actualaccommodation - were also key incentives for UpperBroomlands’ present owners when they purchased theproperty 20 years ago.

In the interim the house has been significantly upgradedincluding re-wiring, double glazing and new gas centralheating.

The hallmarks of this very attractive family home haveto be space and flexibility.

On the ground floor, positioned off a central hallway, isa fitted kitchen partially open-plan to an informal diningarea/breakfast room, 22ft sitting room, formal diningroom, TV/family room, double bedroom andadjoining shower room.

As it incorporates a walk-in dressing room-style fittedstorage area, the TV/family room could also be anadditional bedroom, while the layout of the designatedbedroom and shower room make it useful as a guestsuite.

Upstairs off a spacious landing are four furtherdouble bedrooms, plus a box room and particularlylarge family bathroom equipped with a roll-top bathand separate shower.

The amount of storage space in this propertyis also notable in both the main hall and top floorlanding. In addition, the master bedroom has adouble and a single set of built-in wardrobesand there is extensive storage in the eaves– the attic is also floored with trusses arrangedin a way that could make it possible to convert,subject to planning.

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with impressive space, style and setting

Upper Broomlands,

Stirches Road, Hawick, TD9 7HF

Offers Over £295,000

Details on page 20

This house has many standout features, one being thearched internal doorway from the vestibule into thehallway, which incorporates glass panels of differentcolours that scatter beautiful reflections in the sunlight.

The front-facing sitting room has natural wood-panelledwindows, original plasterwork and an open fire (gas fittinginstalled for conversion to Living Flame if preferred), whilethe dining room, which also faces the front, has a gas fire insitu and a flue that would suit a stove or open fire.

The kitchen has a charming window seat overlookingthe rear garden and is fitted with attractive wood-frontedunits and integrated appliances; and on the floor above,the stairs and landing are bathed in natural light from anatrium-style skylight.

This property is the kind of home most buyers arelooking for. Traditional in terms of character and originalfeatures but with an upgraded modern interior, while allthe rooms are large and beautifully proportioned andallow the flexibility for change of use as necessary in thelifespan of a growing family. In addition, the garden hasbeen landscaped to make it as low-maintenance aspossible with a lawn long enough for football and otherchildren’s games and a multitude of mature trees toclimb. There is also a delightful summerhouse as well asa patio, garden shed and garage.

Beautifully presented inside and out and within easyreach of Hawick’s regenerated town centre and otheramenities – including commuter links to Edinburgh,Carlisle and Newcastle – Upper Broomlands is anattractive and very desirable property that exceedsthe criteria for modern day family lifestyles.