Goshielaw, Belmont, Kelso, TD5
- Land size
- 11 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Generous Family Home
- Peaceful Rural Location Within Easy Access of Kelso
- Equestrian Facilities
- 11 Acres of Grounds
- Modern Home with Timeless Features
Description
Goshielaw is a striking modern family home set within approximately 11 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Kelso, offering a rare combination of contemporary living, privacy and panoramic views across the Tweed Valley to the Cheviot Hills. Built by the highly regarded John Laidlaw and Sons of Jedburgh, the property provides generous living spaces, high-quality finishes and versatile facilities ideal for family life, equestrian pursuits or smallholding ventures. Previously, the property was successfully run as a luxury boarding kennels, highlighting its potential for commercial as well as private use, all within a short 10-minute drive of Kelso and with excellent access to Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Approached via a sweeping driveway and elegant pillared entrance, the home opens into a welcoming reception hall with cloakroom/WC. The dining hall features oak flooring and a bay window framing open views across the gardens and paddocks towards Hume Castle. A formal drawing room with a south-facing bay window, ornate cornicing and a feature stone fireplace with woodburning stove flows seamlessly into a bright garden room with double doors, perfect for year-round use.
The generous kitchen is fitted with a central island, breakfasting area and a range cooker, opening onto a sunken family snug with doors to the rear patio. A rear hallway provides access to a home office, boot room, utility, additional cloakroom/WC and an integral double garage, with a staircase leading to a sixth bedroom or study.
Upstairs, an impressive galleried landing with an elegant seating area enjoys far-reaching views and leads to the luxurious principal suite, featuring a Juliet balcony, walk-in wardrobes and a large en-suite with a bath and shower. Four further generously proportioned double bedrooms, including a guest en-suite, are complemented by a sleek family bathroom, while abundant storage throughout ensures effortless, well-organised family living.
The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with woodland, a pond and paddocks to the rear and across the road, all enjoying outstanding views over the Borders countryside. Outbuildings include a large workshop and a substantial barn with four generous stables featuring hatches that allow the horses to look out towards the house. The barn also incorporates a tack room, hay store and multiple internal and external kennels. Planning permission was granted in 2023 for a 20m x 40m outdoor equestrian arena, with details available via the Scottish Borders Council public access planning portal (please note this may have lapsed by the time of purchase).
Additionally, the property offers a well-established kitchen garden with raised beds, a large greenhouse and a chicken run, making it ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle with superb equestrian and smallholding facilities.
Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor; Entrance Vestibule, Cloakroom W/C, Dining Hall, Lounge, Garden Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Family Snug, Rear Hall, Boot Room, Office, Utility Room, Cloakroom W/C, Integral Stair to Bedroom/Hobby Room.
First Floor; Gallery Landing, Principal Suite with Walk-in Wardrobes & Ensuite Bathroom, Second Ensuite Bedroom, Three Further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.
Garden & Grounds - Integral Double Garage with Office Space Above, Large Barn with Stables and Kennels, Workshop, Greenhouse, Raised Beds, Woodland, Paddocks, Mature Garden Grounds, Patio Terrace.
Distance
Kelso 5 Miles, Coldstream 11 Miles, Melrose 16 miles, St Boswells 11 miles, Tweedbank Train Station 17 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 22 Miles, Edinburgh By-Pass 42 Miles, Newcastle 72 Miles. (All distances are approximate).
General Remarks
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Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band G
Energy Efficiency Rating
Rated B (82)
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council
Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Under floor heating throughout the lower level and ensuites. Solar panels with a further 10 years to run on the Feed in Tariff scheme contract. Fibre broadband services are available.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.
Additional items are available via separate negotiation.
Listing and Conservation
Goshielaw is not listed nor does it lie within a conservation area.
Planning Permission
Planning permission was granted in 2023 for the construction of a 20m x 40m outdoor equestrian arena. Further details are available via the Scottish Borders Council public access planning portal. Please note that this permission may have lapsed by the time of purchase.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 12 Equestrian listings in Scotland (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains, Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
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 · available to 75% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Ednam Primary School2 miles
- Pupils
- 43
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Broomlands Primary School3.4 miles
- Pupils
- 249
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Edenside Primary School3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 258
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sprouston Primary School3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 13
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Greenlaw Primary School3.8 miles
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Kelso High School3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 592
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Berwickshire High School8.7 miles
- Pupils
- 574
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Earlston High School8.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,090
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Jedburgh Grammar School13 miles
- Pupils
- 381
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Galashiels Academy15 miles
- Pupils
- 874
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
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
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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Paton & Co Estate Agents, 17F Windmill Way West, Ramparts Business Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1TB
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