Quarter HouseBroughton, Scottish Borders, ML12 6JF

Quarter House is an attractive C Listed Victorian baronial lodge with a turret, dating from the 19th century. The house offers comfortable and modern accommodation across three floors and has been upgraded by the current owners. The property is elevated, facing due south, with views over its own grounds to the hills beyond. There are fine period features throughout, such as decorative cornicing, high ceilings, wall panelling, window shutters, and sash-and-case windows.

The front door is situated on the south side of the house within the turret, where there is a vestibule that opens into a welcoming hallway. The sitting room is a wonderful space with southerly views. It has a wood-burning stove for warmth in the winter months and is a great room for entertaining. A music room/study also leads off the main hall, with the formal dining room linking the main hallway with the kitchen, where there is both a sitting area and an area for everyday family dining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units, with additional walk in larder, an AGA and underfloor heating, as part of the extensive limestone floor. Off the kitchen is the rear entrance hallway accessing the garden and a laundry room/cloakroom with storage, WC and sink. Running along the back of the house is a further rear hallway with a separate WC.

The first floor is accessed by a staircase from the main hallway. The principal bedroom faces south, with wonderful views, and is accessed from the turret. There is a range of built-in wardrobes and a dressing table with a hidden door to the luxurious en suite. Across the first floor are a further four double bedrooms, along with a family bathroom and a separate WC with a basin. Up on the second floor is a sixth bedroom with an en suite, along with an attic room which has been used as a home office.

Quarter Cottage: Situated to the west of the house, Quarter Cottage provides excellent additional self contained accommodation. There is a sitting room, fully fitted kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.

Old Stables: Situated between the cottage and the house, there is a useful workshop/garage and potting shed, as well as a large converted double height party space and games room, heated by a wood-burning stove. This building could have a variety of uses including conversion into additional accommodation (subject to local authority consents), an art studio, or a generous home working space. Together the cottage and stables form a delightful courtyard linking to the extensive formal gardens.

The impressive gardens surrounding Quarter House are generous and mature. By the back door are steps to the upper courtyards and garden. Next to the house is the lower courtyard with outdoor fireplace, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The gardens include a formal pond, extensive lawns, clipped hedges, raised beds and vegetable terraces, as well as shrub and herbaceous borders, providing colour throughout the year. The wider gardens include significant mature trees and woodland boundaries. On the south side of the house is a large gravel driveway, and beyond is a further south-facing lawn overlooking the field. The field extends to around 7 acres and is accessed by a gate from the public road. The field could be used for grazing horses or livestock and is also suitable ground for growing crops.

Further land is available to the west of the house and more information can be obtained from the selling agents.

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