5 bed detached house for sale

Bridgeknowe, 28 Broomlands, Kelso, Scottish Borders TD5

Bridgeknowe is a spacious 5-bedroom, detached home situated in the sought-after estate of Broomlands in Kelso. This charming home offers open views and a generous well-established garden.
Property description


Bridgeknowe is a large and spacious property with generous outdoor space, located in the sought-after estate of Broomlands, in the northeast of Kelso. It is near Broomlands Primary School and Kelso High School, making this a wonderful home for families of all ages. The property is accessed via a private drive, set back from the other properties.

You are welcomed into an entrance vestibule that leads through to the inner hall, which provides access to the first floor. Two spacious ground-floor bedrooms are located on the right, one of which has built-in wardrobes and a private WC with washbasin. Continuing around the hall leads to a family sitting room with an open fire, and a stylish dining kitchen featuring beautiful sage green in-frame cabinetry with marble worktops and integrated appliances. The ground floor is completed by a family bathroom, a convenient utility room, and a triple glazed sunroom/dining room offering fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

Ascending the staircase from the entrance hall, you arrive at a landing which flows through to a versatile space with a Velux window, currently used as a study. Additionally, the first floor features a generous principal bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes, two further double bedrooms, and another family bathroom.

Outside, the property boasts parking for two cars and a double garage with internal access to the utility room. To the right-hand side, there is a well-established kitchen garden and a small orchard leading to the well-maintained rear garden, which features a patio, large lawn, summer house, greenhouse, and woodland beyond.
Accommodation comprises


Ground Floor - Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Dining Kitchen, Sitting Room, Sunroom/dining room, 2 x Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Utility Room.

First Floor - Principal Bedroom (En-suite), 2 x Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Landing/Study, Storage.

Garden and Grounds- Attached Double Garage, 0.64 Acres Including Lawns, Woodland and Kitchen Garden, Summer House, Greenhouse.
Distances


Coldstream – 10 miles, Melrose – 15 miles, Tweedbank Train Station – 15 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed Train Station – 23 miles, Edinburgh – 43 miles, Newcastle – 68 miles,

Broomlands Primary School – 5 minutes' walk, Kelso High School – 10 minutes' walk.
(All distances are approximate.)
Area insights


Bridgeknowe is located in the town of Kelso, one of the most picturesque market towns in Scotland, featuring cobbled streets and historic attractions such as Kelso Abbey and Floors Castle.
Within a short walking distance are two schools: Broomlands Primary School and Kelso High School. Both have been recently built and are well regarded in the town. There are also excellent options for private education at St Mary’s School in Melrose and Longridge Towers in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Further afield, the beautiful country houses of Bowhill, Paxton, Manderston, Mellerstain, and Abbotsford are also easily accessible. Kelso boasts an excellent range of local shops, with many independent retailers, a vibrant café culture, and a selection of popular bars and restaurants.

Kelso is home to the family-friendly Kelso Racecourse and a variety of leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, fitness centre, lively curling club, and two outstanding golf courses: Kelso Golf Club and the championship course at the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel. The town has a bustling events calendar, including the renowned Border Union Agricultural Show, the Borders Art Fair, and numerous concerts and theatre productions at Floors Castle.

The countryside surrounding Kelso offers access to a stunning coastline near Berwick-upon-Tweed, St Abbs, and Coldingham. The Northumberland National Park, St Cuthbert’s Way, and the Cheviot Hills are also nearby. The popular historic towns of Melrose and Jedburgh are within easy reach.

Centrally located in the Borders, Kelso provides excellent transport links to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London. The A697 offers convenient, commutable access to Scotland’s capital, Newcastle, and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tweedbank railway station provides a direct service to Edinburgh Waverley, while Berwick-upon-Tweed offers a mainline train to London King’s Cross in approximately 31⁄2 hours.
Gerneral remarks


Services
Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas.
Fibre Broadband services available.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation
28 Broomlands is not listed, nor with a conservation area.