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Hawick, Scottish Borders

Land size
2.95 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
5

Description

Ormiston House is a charming early Georgian country house, sitting within a wonderfully secluded plot on the outskirts of the Scottish Borders town of Hawick.

Retaining a wealth of period features and charm throughout, the property offers exceptional reception space and an array of bedroom accommodation set over three principal floors. The property boasts sash and case windows, parquet flooring, a striking turned circular staircase with cast-iron railings, bay windows-with shutters and ornate cornicing.

Sitting in circa 2.95 acres the property further has the added benefit of a generous detached garage with studio space above and a detached two-bedroom cottage forming what were the original Stables of Ormiston House – the cottage has previously been let out on a long-term basis providing supplemental income, the cottage comprises a large sitting room, dining kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and large attic spanning the length of the property.

Externally Ormiston House is surrounded by attractive mature gardens, much of which is laid to lawn with mature trees and perennial shrubs. Within the grounds is the former tennis court and the remains of Cocklaw Castle which is a scheduled ancient monument of notable interest.

Additionally there is a generous double garage with power and fully floored attic - there is a supplementary studio attached to Stables Cottage again with floored attic which could offer further accommodation - subject to relevant planning - or could be encompassed into the current floorplan for Stables Cottage to offer a larger floorplan.

Offering incoming purchasers, a wonderful opportunity to obtain a substantial home with a variety of uses, Ormiston House is a rare and wonderful conserved country house set within a peaceful location with easy access to an array of local amenities.

Summary of Accommodation:
Ormiston House:

Ground Floor:
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Breakfasting Kitchen with Larder and Rear Hall, Study, Family Room, Conservatory and Shower-Room.

First Floor:
Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Two Double Bedrooms, Dressing Room/Bedroom, Bathroom, WC.

Second Floor:
Four Generous Bedrooms (One-Ensuite,) Family Bathroom, Rear Staircase Hall.

Stables Cottage:
Porch, Kitchen, Lounge, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.

Outside Space:
Detached double garage with floored attic, additional studio attached to Stable Cottage with floored attic.

EPC: F
Ormiston House Council Tax Band: G
Stables Cottage Council Tax Band: C

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EPC Rating: F
Council Tax Band: G

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-04-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 430 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£201,695 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,760 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
35 F
59 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Trinity Primary School1.2 miles
    Pupils
    225
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Burnfoot Community School1.4 miles
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Drumlanrig St Cuthbert's Primary School1.5 miles
    Pupils
    323
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Wilton Primary School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Stirches Primary School1.8 miles
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Hawick High School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    756
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Jedburgh Grammar School9.2 miles
    Pupils
    381
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Selkirk High School9.5 miles
    Pupils
    423
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Galashiels Academy14 miles
    Pupils
    874
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Earlston High School16 miles
    Pupils
    1,090
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Hawick, Hawick1.2 miles
Farmfoods Hawick, Hawick1.3 miles
Morrisons Daily Hawick Burnfoot Kenilwort, Hawick1.3 miles

GP surgery

Mairches Medical Practice Hawick1.2 miles

Pharmacy

The Red Band Chemical Company Ltd1.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Tweedbank Rail Station13 miles

Nearest bus stop

Weensland Park0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Hawick5 min · 2.1 miles
Melrose24 min · 16 miles
Selkirk18 min · 13 miles
Jedburgh17 min · 12 miles
Carlisle (city)1 hr 6 min · 44 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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