First time on the market for over twenty five years.

Florida Steading is an outstanding detached barn conversion, sympathetically converted by the present owners, who have lived here since 1996.  The property was designed to reflect and capture the beautiful natural setting with eco-friendly credentials, and includes high levels of insulation, a solar hot water system and underfloor heating to the ground floor.  The property sits in just over one acre of garden grounds, including a small paddock, and the land stretches down to Harden Burn, which runs along the southern boundary. The property enjoys an abundance of wildlife and there are excellent walks and cycle routes from the doorstep.

The impressive accommodation is spread over two levels, with all rooms (apart from one) boasting a dual aspect and attractive views. The accommodation on the ground floor comprises a vestibule with utility room off, a superb open plan kitchen/dining/garden room, a generous sitting room, and two double en-suite bedrooms. On the first floor the principal bedroom and bathroom can be found, along with a bright open plan first floor landing/study (this area could be partitioned to create a fourth bedroom if desired).  There is excellent storage throughout.

Externally there is a generous gated driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, and a double garage.  The garden wraps around the house, is predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys attractive open views. There are riparian rights, a covered patio and additional patio to the south. The entire plot extends to just over one acre.  

Accommodation

The rear entrance features a stable door and opens into a vestibule with tiled floor and cloaks area.  Directly off the vestibule is a useful utility room, comprising a sink, plumbing for a washing machine, and ample storage.  From the vestibule there is direct access into the impressive open plan kitchen and reception spaces. 

The kitchen comprises an excellent range of modern white gloss units under solid oak worksurfaces, with a built-in breakfast bar.  There are wide, deep drawers, and an undermount sink. Integrated appliances include a larder fridge, dishwasher, Bosch oven, microwave and Neff gas hob with extractor over. The sloped ceiling over the kitchen/garden room area features recessed spotlights and velux windows, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the room.  There is a feature exposed stone wall and large window to the southern elevation, with glazed door to the patio.  The dining area is very spacious with a window to the front elevation and flows nicely through to the well-proportioned sitting room.  The sitting room boasts a wall of glass to the gable end, with an additional tall window (original barn opening) to the side, and a large 16kw Woodwarm multifuel stove. 

The ground floor bedroom wing is accessed from the main hallway, where the formal entrance can be found.  Both double bedrooms are well proportioned, with views over the garden.  One bedroom has an en-suite shower room, while the other can be closed off from the hall to turn the adjacent shower room into another en-suite facility if so desired.

Carpeted stairs with a glazed balustrade and stainless-steel handrail, lead up to a bright and spacious open plan landing/study.  This area features sloped ceilings and skylights, fitted cupboards and attractive exposed truss.  This area could be partitioned to create a fourth bedroom if necessary.  The principal bedroom is located on the first floor and also features the lovely, exposed truss, as well as windows to front and rear and a ‘hidden’ wardrobe/storage area.  The main bathroom is directly adjacent to this bedroom and comprises a bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, and a heated towel rail.

Outside

The property is approached via a gated and extensive gravel driveway offering ample parking.  The attached double garage features attractive double arched doors. The garage has power and light, its own electric supply and would be suitable for conversion to provide additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents. 

There is a large covered woodstore and rear porch, offering a small external wood burning stove.  The elevated garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a vegetable plot and a paved terrace that enjoys extensive views over the surrounding countryside.  The garden slopes down to rough grazing bordered by the Harden Burn.

As previously mentioned, an abundance of wildlife and birdlife visits the garden.

Services:

Mains electricity, oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to the ground floor, private spring fed water supply (which has never knowingly run dry) and a modern sewage treatment system.  Hot water is supplied via sola thermal panels with an immersion heater and multi-fuel boiler stove back-up. Double glazed throughout.

Note:  Florida Farmhouse, which is in need of full renovation and sits on the opposite side of the road, is also available by separate negotiation through our sister company C&D Rural. They can be contacted on 01228 792299.

Viewings:

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland.

Offers:

All offers should be made in Scottish Legal Form to the offices of the sole selling agents, Fine & Country South Scotland by email to southscotland@fineandcountry.com

Home Report:

A copy of the Home Report is available on request from Fine & Country South Scotland.

EPC:

C (SAP rating B)

Local Authority:

Scottish Borders Council – council tax band F