5 bed terraced house for sale

Tythe Cottage, Teindhillgreen, Duns, Scottish Borders TD11

Tythe Cottage is a beautiful 5-bedroom family home situated in a popular residential area within walking distance of well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
Property description


Tythe Cottage is a substantial and beautifully presented five-bedroom home, ideally positioned in the popular town of Duns in the scenic Scottish Borders. Set over four spacious levels, it offers generous living accommodation, a mature walled garden, private off-street parking and an integral garage, making it a perfect choice for families seeking space, comfort and character.

On entering the property, a welcoming vestibule provides access to the integral garage and leads through to a central hallway. The generous sitting room features a large bay window, creating a bright and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining, while a convenient shower room adds practicality on this level.

Upstairs, the heart of the home lies in the spacious dining kitchen, fitted with timeless cream shaker cabinetry and offering direct access to the rear garden through patio doors, ideal for summer dining and family gatherings. A separate utility room and a well-appointed family bathroom with both a bath and separate shower complete this floor.

The next level hosts three generously sized bedrooms, all with built-in storage, ensuring ample space for family life. Above this, the top floor provides two additional bedrooms, a spacious landing area, and useful eaves storage perfect for guest rooms, a home office, or flexible family use.

Externally, the property enjoys private off-street parking and a beautifully established rear garden, enclosed by original stone walls and featuring mature trees, shrubs, two patio seating areas, and a garden shed. This outdoor space provides a tranquil and private setting for relaxing or entertaining.

Tythe Cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and versatile family home in a well-connected and desirable Borders town, blending traditional charm with contemporary living.
Accommodation comprises


Ground Floor - Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Shower Room, Access into Garage.

First Floor: Open-Plan Kitchen-Dining Room, Hall, Utility Room, Bathroom.

Second Floor - Landing, Three Double Bedrooms with built in storage.
Third Floor - Landing, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Store Room.

Garden & Grounds - Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Front Garden, Integral Garage, Walled Rear Garden, Large Shed.
Distances


Reston Train Station 11 miles, Berwick Train Station 14 miles, A1 (T) road at Grants house 9 miles, Edinburgh 40 miles, Kelso 16 miles, Longridge Towers 14 miles, Melrose 22 miles. (all distances are approximate).
Area insights


Tythe Cottage is situated in the popular Teindhillgreen residential area on the edge of the town, within a 5 minute walk of the town centre which provides a good range of local and national amenities including small independent shops, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, a highly regarded garden centre and a supermarket. The local primary school and secondary school (Berwickshire High) are nearby, as well as a community swimming pool. The town also has two gp practices, dentist, pharmacy as well as a range of attractions such as Manderston House, the Jim Clark Motor Museum, a challenging 18 hole golf course and walks round Duns Castle Estate.

There are a number of larger towns near Duns, the biggest being the historic market town of Berwick-upon-Tweed which is about 15 miles due east. Berwick houses many of the major supermarket chains, good local shopping, a number of historical attractions within its medieval walls, numerous restaurants and cafes and the Maltings arts centre. Berwick also has a main line train station which offers an hourly service to London.

Duns is perfectly located for exploring both local and wider areas. The surrounding villages and hamlets of Cranshaws, Longformacus and Abbey St Bathans offer historic charm, wild woodland walks and breath-taking open views perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities. There are numerous dramatic castles, and historic houses to explore as well as the historic Border Abbey towns of Kelso, Melrose and Jedburgh. Equally impressive is the nearby Berwickshire coastline with various beaches and harbour towns which all link up together via the Berwickshire Coastal path and Coldingham, Eyemouth. Coastal activities include birdwatching and scuba diving at St Abbs and a sheltered sandy beach at Coldingham.

From Berwick there is easy access to the North Northumberland Coast and Northumberland National Park. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Eyemouth, Dunbar and Magdalene Fields in Berwick.
Tythe Cottage enjoys excellent transport connectivity, with the nearby Reston East Coast Station and Berwick-upon-Tweed Mainline Railway Station providing direct and convenient access to Edinburgh and the North, as well as Newcastle and destinations to the South.
General remarks


Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas central heating. Fiber Broadband service available.

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

Listing and Conservation - Tythe Cottage is not listed nor does it lie within a conservation area.