2 bed cottage for sale

Town Yetholm TD5

Catch-a-Penny Cottage is a beautifully preserved example of 19th-century rural Scottish architecture, reflecting the historical character of the Yetholm area and its development over time. This charming Category C Listed building is believed to have once served as a toll house, hence the name and later as a blacksmith’s residence. Lovingly maintained and sensitively enhanced by its current owners using traditional methods, the cottage has been carefully preserved for future generations to enjoy. The ground floor comprises a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove, a shower room, a laundry cupboard, a dining kitchen, and a workshop/utility room. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property benefits from oil-fired central heating and is presented in good decorative order throughout.
Location

Catch-a-Penny Cottage, a charming and historic single-storey, three-bay cottage nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders countryside. This characterful home enjoys a tranquil setting just outside the village of Town Yetholm, positioned at the junction of the B6352 and Cherrytrees Road. Surrounded by rolling landscapes and rich in local heritage, the cottage offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining conveniently accessible. Town Yetholm provides a selection of essential amenities for day-to-day living, while the vibrant market town of Kelso, located approximately 6 miles away, boasts a comprehensive range of shops, eateries, leisure facilities, and cultural attractions. Offering the best of both worlds with scenic rural charm with practical connectivity - Catch-a-Penny Cottage is an ideal retreat for those seeking character, history, and countryside living.
Accommodation

Hall (3.27M X 2.16M) at widest
living room (4.56M X 3.90M)
dining kitchen (4.59M X 3.41M)
shower room (2.79M X 1.20M)
utility room / workshop (2.99M X 2.08M)
landing (1.93M X 1.08M) at widest
bedroom 1 (3.94M X 3.20M)
bathroom (2.50M X 1.59M)
bedroom 2 (4.31M X 3.10M) at widest
Externally

To the side, a gate opens through the stone wall with its own built in post box onto a gravel pathway that leads to the front door. The rear garden gracefully cascades down the hillside, accessed by winding steps. At the bottom of the slope lies a large, private garden—an ideal retreat with potential to be transformed into a productive working garden. There is also vehicular access and a level patio, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or entertaining outdoors.
Services

Mains Electricity, Gas, Drainage and Water.
Council Tax: Band A
EPC: Band F (please see Catch-a-Penny Energy Usage at end of Home Report provided by client)
Viewing

By appointment with Melrose & Porteous
Survey/entry

By mutual arrangement. Home report available. Additional arrangements through agents

Offers should be submitted to Melrose & Porteous, 47 Market Square, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3BX
(DX 556 522 duns)
Only those parties who have formally requested their interest may be advised of any closing date fixed for offers. These particulars are for guidance only. All measurements were taken by a laser tape measure and may be subject to small discrepancies. Although a high level of care has been taken to ensure these details are correct, no guarantees are given to the accuracy of the above information. While the information is believed to be correct and accurate any potential purchaser must review the details themselves to ensure they are satisfied with our findings.