Laws House, Duns, Berwickshire

Laws House is a striking Tudor Jacobean country house of circa 8,428 sq. ft occupying an enviable south facing position in the Berwickshire countryside. Built in the late 1870s by Alexander Low, this stunning country house boasts elevated views over the rolling countryside and sits in circa 1.4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The current owners have taken great care to restore, preserve and maintain the ornate period features of the house, blending them effortlessly with modern fixtures and fitting to create an individual and impressive country house suitable for modern living.

In all 3.27 Acres (1.3 Hectares)

Accommodation Comprises:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Library, Snug, Dining Kitchen, Office, Laundry, Utility, Boot Room, WC.

First Floor: Landing, Four Bedrooms (One En-Suite), Two Bathrooms, Study.

Second Floor: Landing, Six Bedrooms, Bathroom, Storeroom
Basement: Wine Cellar, Storeroom.

Distances: Duns 5 miles, Berwick upon Tweed 13 miles, Kelso 15 miles, Edinburgh 46 miles, Newcastle upon Tweed 73 miles.

Description:

Laws House is a wonderful C listed Tudor Jacobean style country house with outstanding views over rolling borders countryside.

The house is rich with history, being described in the 1885 Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland as “the only mansion house” in the parish of Whitsome. From its commanding, elevated position, the property truly must be viewed to be appreciated. Its discreet and private location allows a sense of true country living in a wonderful setting with farmland views.

Key Features:

• Striking C-Listed country house made of polished sandstone in the Tudor Jacobean style.
• Four stunning principal reception rooms and an impressive reception hall and grand staircase, with ornate barley sugar balusters.
• Intricate period detailing throughout including feature fireplaces, cornicing, panelled ceilings, finial gables and sash & case windows.
• 1.4 acres of landscaped mature gardens, with a further 1.87 acres of land that adjoin the driveway.
• Principal bedroom suite with garden views, en-suite bathroom/dressing room.
• Sun terrace accessed from the kitchen, perfect for al-fresco dining.
• The property has been meticulously looked after with extensive roof works conducted by the present owners.

Situation:

The property sits in a truly idyllic rural yet accessible location, circa five miles from the busy town of Duns and 13 miles from Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The house is ideally placed for those looking to have an easy commute to wider amenities whilst enjoying a peaceful rural position. Mainline train stations are available at Berwick (13 miles) or Reston (8.5 miles) which offer services to Edinburgh, Newcastle (circa 45 minutes) and London (circa 3 hours 45 minutes). Both Edinburgh and Newcastle offer international airports.

Directions:

From Edinburgh take the A68 south through Dalkeith and Pathhead. Turn left at the Carfraemill Hotel onto the A697 signposted for Coldstream and continue for 15 miles to Greenlaw. One mile beyond Greenlaw turn left onto the B6460. Continue for 8 miles and the entrance to the driveway of Laws House is on the right-hand side, just over 2 miles beyond the crossroads with the A6112. Continue up the shared private drive and the entrance to Laws House is on the right-hand side at the top of the hill. Continue through the private gates to a gravel sweep at the front of the house.

General Remarks:

Services – Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Oil fired central heating.
EPC: G (19)
Council Tax: Assessed to band H.
Tenure: Freehold

Viewings strictly by appointment with Rettie.

EPC Rating: G
Council Tax Band: H