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The Bothy, Elibank, Walkerburn, EH43

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Exclusive architect-designed detached house with approximately 4 acres of land
  • Spectacular rural location in a secluded setting with direct access to Elibank & Traquair Forest
  • Impressive wraparound gardens and substantial area of grazing land
  • Driveway for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage
  • Living/dining room with log burner and full-height windows
  • Family room with dual-aspect windows and a log burner
  • Modern, on-trend breakfasting kitchen with wooden worktops
  • Generously appointed large utility room

Description

Welcome To The Bothy, Elibank, Walkerburn

Set at the foot of Elibank Castle, The Bothy is an exclusive architect-designed detached house that offers a significant near 4-acre plot and a truly awe-inspiring location amongst the rolling Scottish Borders' countryside. In a secluded setting with direct access to the recreational opportunities Elibank & Traquair Forest has to offer, the home's large rooms make the most of the surrounding scenery, enjoying dual-aspect and oversized windows to bring the outside in. The interiors are of an exceptionally high standard too, boasting two reception rooms and four impressively large bedrooms, served by four en-suites, a family bathroom, and a WC. It also benefits from a large breakfasting kitchen and a large convenient utility room. Meanwhile, the enveloping plot ensures families have extensive private parking and a wealth of outdoor space.

Take A Look Around

Inside, a hall welcomes you, providing generous storage and a nearby WC. The dual-aspect living room is upstairs sharing an expansive open-plan layout with the dining area. Here, full-height windows capture the imagination, bringing the outside in. Elegant styling (typical of the home) elevates the space further, along with a log-burning stove. Similarly, a dual-aspect family room has equally large dimensions, as well as a log burner. Expanding off the dining area, the dual-aspect kitchen features an on-trend range of modern cabinets and wooden worktops with a breakfast bar return. It is a stylish design that offers ample space and storage. A separate large utility room also comes generously appointed.

The Bedrooms And Bathrooms

The four double bedrooms are all wonderfully large and beautifully presented, maintaining the exceptional standards. The massive principal suite has the added advantage of (near) floor-to-ceiling windows and a large dressing area. The second bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and store, whilst bedrooms three and four have built-in wardrobes. Ensuring optimal luxury, all four bedrooms have their own high-quality en-suite shower room as well. The accommodation is finished by a four-piece family bathroom, which includes a double-sized bath and a walk-in shower enclosure. Oil-fired central heating and double glazing ensure year-round comfort.

Tour The Grounds

The Bothy's remarkable plot of approximately 4 acres includes a vast private driveway for several vehicles and a detached double garage and workshop, as well as a substantial area of grazing land and impressive wraparound gardens that offer complete privacy, in addition to stunning country and woodland views. These gardens are enclosed providing huge swathes of lawns, alongside mature plants and low-maintenance areas for outdoor dining.

The Details

All fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, and integrated cooker to be included in the sale.

Tell Us About Elibank, Walkerburn

Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, Elibank is a spectacular rural area that offers a true sense of seclusion amongst the Scottish Borders' rolling countryside. It is an exclusive setting with the most scenic panoramic views. Conveniently, the neighbouring village of Walkerburn is just an 8-minute drive away. This quaint village is home to a convenience store, a Post Office and a coffee shop, with more extensive retail and diverse arts and leisure facilities available in nearby Peebles and Galashiels. At the heart of Walkerburn is the village hall, which hosts a number of community groups, health and fitness classes, and activities to suit all ages and interests. There is also a traditional social club and a bowling club, just across the River Tweed. Nursery and primary education are provided at Walkerburn Primary School, followed by outstanding secondary education at nearby Peebles High School. For further education, Galashiels is home to the main campus of the Borders College and offers a fantastic environment in which to gain additional qualifications. The A72 passes through Walkerburn, making commuting by car across the Scottish Borders and into Edinburgh fast and efficient. A regular bus service operates between Edinburgh and Galashiels, while the nearest train station in Galashiels also offers convenient links to the heart of the capital.

Living / Dining Room

Breakfasting Kitchen

Family Room

Utility Room

Principal Bedroom

Dressing Room

En-Suite

Bedroom 2

Walk-in Wardrobe

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bathroom

WC

Store

Plant Room

Garage

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 423 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£187,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,824 / acre
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Utilities & 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

  • Walkerburn Primary School2.6 miles
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Clovenfords Primary School3.2 miles
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Ronan's Primary School3.8 miles
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Balmoral Primary School5.3 miles
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)5.6 miles
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Galashiels Academy5.6 miles
    Pupils
    874
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Selkirk High School6.7 miles
    Pupils
    423
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Peebles High School9.4 miles
    Pupils
    1,342
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Earlston High School12 miles
    Pupils
    1,090
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Hawick High School15 miles
    Pupils
    756
    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

Co-op Innerleithen, Innerleithen4.3 miles
Aldi Galashiels, Galashiels5.2 miles
Farmfoods Galashiels, Galashiels5.6 miles

GP surgery

St Ronan's Practice4.3 miles

Pharmacy

M Farren Ltd4.2 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

Galashiels Rail Station5.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Thornielee Forest Hail & Ride642 metres

Typical drive times

Melrose18 min · 13 miles
Selkirk16 min · 11 miles
Galashiels16 min · 7.8 miles
Innerleithen10 min · 5.3 miles
Edinburgh (city)1 hr 1 min · 38 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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