Bungalow for sale in High Wellstead, 6 Welltower Park, Ayton, Scottish Borders TD14

High Wellstead on Welltower Park in Ayton is a wonderful detached 4/5 bedroom, 3 public room bungalow situated in one of Berwickshire’s most popular villages. The property lies very close to Ayton High Street and only a short drive from Reston Train Station.

Property description

High Wellstead is a 4/5 bedroom detached bungalow, built in 2001 by John Brown Builders, offering approximately of 288 sq m / 2174 sq ft of family accommodation. This wonderful home is in excellent condition inside and out and benefits from a 4Kw solar array, double glazing throughout, mains gas central heating and a light and bright atmosphere. The accommodation within is flexible and versatile and flows naturally from room to room and of particular note is the Drawing Room which offers direct access outside to the patio and garden.

High Wellstead has attractive mature garden grounds which surround the property on all sides. To the rear is a raised southwest facing decked area which can be accessed via the conservatory and the utility room. The decking in turn leads to a patio area and extended area of garden grounds which are mainly laid to lawn with mature borders. This area also has rural views over the surrounding countryside, a garden shed which is hidden behind shrubbery and a number of fruit canes and small vegetable patch. At the front there is a double garage which has water, power and a roller door, plenty parking on the driveway and an attractive front garden with flower beds and lawn.<br /><br />accommodation comprises
Ground Floor – Vestibule, Reception Hallway, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Conservatory, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Principal Bedroom (En-Suite & Dressing Room), Bedroom 2 (En-Suite), 2 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Cloakroom, Home Office / Bedroom 5, Utility Room, Ample Storage.

Distances

Reston Train Station 3 miles, Berwick Train Station 8 miles, Belhaven School 22 miles, Longridge Tower School 11 miles, Duns 12 miles, Kelso 24 miles, Melrose 35 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 49 miles, Newcastle 73 miles. (All distances are approx)

Area insights

High Wellstead is positioned on the edge of the attractive village of Ayton, in the Scottish Borders. The property is within very easy walk of the village which offers all the amenities one would expect from a thriving Borders village including a primary school, village hall, play park, an excellent, well stocked local shop and Ayton Castle with its abundant walks and attractions.

The new Reston Train Station which is a sub-station of the main East Coastline connecting London to Aberdeen, makes commuting to Newcastle or Edinburgh very quick and easy. The station is only 3 miles from Welltower Park and offers easy parking and numerous services north and south. Ayton Primary School has an excellent reputation. The High School in Eyemouth is also highly thought of and is situated nearby. Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar and Longridge Towers School near Berwick are both very well-regarded independent schools in the area.
There are a number of larger towns near Ayton, the closest being Eyemouth which is approximately 2.5 miles northeast. Eyemouth is a fishing port with a picturesque harbour and a sandy beach. It has an excellent range of amenities including a Co-op supermarket and a range of local shops including a first-class butcher, home bakery and fishmonger. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and fitness centre, several public houses, and restaurants and marine activities such as diving.

The historic market town of Berwick upon Tweed is 8 miles south of Ayton just off the A1 and in Northumberland. Berwick houses all 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.

The surrounding countryside provides an excellent choice of attractions such as castles, including Ayton Castle and historic houses. Close to Ayton are the beautiful coastlines around St Abbs and Coldingham. North Northumberland, the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland National Park are a short drive away.

Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Eyemouth, Dunbar, Goswick and Magdalene Fields in Berwick.

Ayton is a quiet, attractive and peaceful village but offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city and Newcastle which Berwick upon Tweed’s mainline train station offers a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 ½ hour journey away.

General remarks

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band G

Energy Efficiency Rating: Band D (Rating 68)

Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council .

Services: Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity. 16 solar panels (4 Kw system). Superfast Broadband (Up to 53Mbps) is available.

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

Listing and Conservation: All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.