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Sun-drenched gardens and glorious views are only a

Built as a bungalow in the 1950s, it had later beenextended upwards by a previous owner to create a two-storey home.

The Grants have completely transformed the interior tocreate a contemporary family home that is light, brightand in pristine condition throughout. This time round it’sin ‘move in’ condition, having had the spacious diningkitchen replaced within the last year, both bathroomshave been refitted, and they have added a utility room off the kitchen.

The layout includes a welcoming hall with attractivesanded and varnished flooring and a small but usefulunder-stair study space. Off the hall is a good-sizedliving room with a delightful inglenook fireplace andopen fire and front-facing windows overlooking thegarden and beyond, to the Eildons.

There is also a sizable formal dining room withFrench doors opening into a conservatory-stylegarden room with verdant views on three sides andFrench doors linking directly to the rear garden.

Thrushes Mead is an easy house to fall inlove with at first sight, having seen no furtherthan the very lovely garden and mesmerisingviews of the Eildon Hills.

And that’s exactly how it was for Caroline and SeanGrant when they bought the three bedroomed propertyten years ago. “We were captivated by the south-facing private garden and the setting, which is only afive minute walk to the River Tweed and ten minuteswalk into Melrose,” says Caroline.

Perhaps it’s just as well the external factors were sostrong, as the interior of the house when Caroline andSean bought it required upgrading.

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The mature, south-facing garden has been landscapedand improved in recent years and now includes a largecentral lawn, raised vegetable beds, suntrap seating area,and a greenhouse. The property also has an integraldouble garage with internal access via the utility room.

As it is, Thrushes Mead is a captivating home with aflexible layout and a garden that beckons you out whateverthe weather – and at worst can still be appreciated fromthe garden room. However, plans have been drawn upand approved for a large two-storey extension where theexisting conservatory/garden room is at present. These areavailable for inspection if required.

taster to this beautifully upgraded house near Melrose

Also accessed from the hall, the refitted dining kitchenepitomises contemporary style with clean, simple linesand a neutral colour palette. Beautifully fitted with walland base units (including deep pan drawers and a pull-out larder), open shelving and integrated appliances(brushed stainless steel eye-level double oven,dishwasher, gas hob and chimney-style extractor), it alsohas plenty of space for dining furniture and large-stylefree-standing fridge freezer, while the adjoining utility issimilarly well equipped with storage units and plumbingfor laundry appliances.

There is also a ground floor double bedroom with sanded/varnished timber floor and deep built-in wardrobe, and a beautifully finished shower room with limestone tiling,large walk-in shower stall, Duravit sanitaryware, andunder-floor heating.

Upstairs, bedrooms two and three are both large double-size rooms with eaves storage, built-in wardrobes, andpartly combed ceilings. Last but not least is an attractivemodern bathroom with stylish wall and floor tiles,underfloor heating and large Velux window.

Thrushes Mead Gattonside, Melrose, TD6 9NA

In Region of £360,000

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