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Lindores

Built around 1887 and originally a lodge house, Lindores is an impressivedetached Victorian property although perhaps not instantly recognisable as such.

But then, the architectural style is an adaptable one and its identifying elementsare many and interchangeable, making it easy to incorporate in almost any sizeand type of house.

What it amounts to in this instance is a substantial family home with Arts andCrafts influences inside and an external appearance that is refreshingly differentand unique in its setting within a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Hawickonly a short walk from the town centre.

Lindores, Fenwick Park, Hawick

Distinctively different – a Victorian familyhome in the leafy outskirts of Hawick

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Lindores, Fenwick Park, Hawick, TD9 9PB

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The two-storey accommodation and spacious rooms are perfect for modern family lifestyles.

On the ground floor is a tiled entrance vestibule and hall/staircase, off which is a cloakroom,country-style breakfasting kitchen with a six-ring range cooker, Belfast sink and access to aseparate utility, pantry and back door. There are two beautifully proportioned reception roomswith high ceilings, period fittings and wood flooring: a drawing room with French doors to thegarden and an original tiled fireplace with elaborate oak surround and over-mantel mirror; anda sizeable family/dining room with a bay window overlooking the garden and quirky cornerfireplace within an open-fronted arched recess.

The present owners purchased the property four years ago,largely because of its unique appearance and large garden.

Partly restored by a previous owner, it required upgradingand was crying out for a bit of tender loving care and to be lived in. In the interim, the property has benefitted fromnew double-glazing, bathroom and cloakroom, newlycreated utility, combi boiler and more, while the wholehouse has been decorated from top to bottom, insideand out.

The result is a home that is supremely comfortable to livein without compromising any of its charm, character andoriginal period features, which include beautiful fireplaceswith working open fires and mirrored over-mantels, woodfloors, deep skirting, ornate plasterwork, panelledwoodwork, and eye-catching smaller details such asoriginal brass door furniture - including finger platesand locks.

The staircase displays a decorative leaded window,while the original bathroom on the half landing is now acontemporary shower room. Off the top landing are fourbedrooms - three of which have original fireplaces - anda storage cupboard that incorporates a concealed doorthat reveals an internal staircase leading to a fullyfloored attic.

Lindores has beautiful garden grounds that includemature trees and borders, lawns with fenced surrounds,and a delightful paved courtyard/patio garden withadditional lawned area that benefits from the eveningsun. There is also a timber garage at the end of thechipped driveway, which also has parking for twovehicles.

With its white painted rendered walls, prominentchimney stack and visually striking architecturalfeatures, Lindores is an instantly appealing property ina very lovely setting at the end of a private lane offFenwick Park in a sought after residential part ofHawick.

Lindores, Fenwick Park, Hawick

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