The Crest Maxton, St. Boswells, Scottish Borders, TD6 0RL
Offers Over £320,000

The Crest is a very well presented and spacious two-bedroom detached bungalow situated in the charming village of Maxton. With fabulous views to the South the property lies only a mile and a half from the popular Borders village of St. Boswells.
Architecturally designed, the large and attractive garden is a particular feature as is the potential to extend the existing footprint, subject to the necessary permissions.
The property is also located in a strong school catchment with the Borders Railway station at Tweedbank, and the A68 offering excellent transport links to Edinburgh and the North of England.
Lying across one level the accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, two ensuite shower rooms, a sitting room with dining area, a breakfasting kitchen, a utility room and a wc. There is also a large dressing room off the principal bedroom which could be reconfigured to make a study or home office. With excellent internal storage which includes the attic, the property is double glazed and benefits from gas fired central heating.

Externally, there is a private driveway leading up to the property which incorporates a small orchard and an extensive lawn lies to the front with plentiful parking, with an attached single garage with generous internal store. A large patio at one end leads to a charming South facing garden at the rear with lovely views over the rolling countryside. An additional patio area accessed from the sitting room also provides an excellent space for more informal entertaining.
Most Border towns are readily accessible from the area, as is Berwick-upon-Tweed which has a mainline railway connection to Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, lies approximately eight and a half miles away and adds to the accessibility of the St. Boswells area.

Kelso 8.5 miles. Edinburgh 40 miles. Melrose 6.5 miles. St. Boswells 1.5 miles. Tweedbank 8.5 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Council Tax Band : F

EPC : D66

Location:
The Crest is located in the charming village of Maxton only one and a half miles from the popular Borders village of St. Boswells, which benefits from the famous Buccleuch Arms Hotel with Blue Coo Bistrot, a small supermarket, an award-winning bookshop, a garage, local cricket, tennis, golf and rugby clubs and a variety of small shops. There is also a highly regarded primary school and the property is also within the Earlston High School catchment. Nearby Melrose offers a wider range of amenities as well as the well respected St Mary’s Preparatory School.
The area is one of great scenic beauty with the River Tweed snaking its way through the Borders countryside with its pretty towns and villages. Fishing, golf, shooting, horse riding, mountain biking and walking are all readily available. Kelso (10 miles away) is a thriving market town with a larger array of amenities including a racecourse, the historic Floors Castle, home of the Duke of Roxburghe, and a championship golf course.
Alternatively, Galashiels has a large selection of High Street names such as Tesco, ASDA, Next and Marks & Spencer, with Kelso also benefitting from a Sainsburys supermarket.
St. Boswells sits off the A68 which is the main route between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle to the South, with International airports located in these cities. Berwick-upon-Tweed, reachable in under one hour has a mainline railway serving the East Coast, and a fast train to London taking around four hours. The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, lies approximately eight and a half miles away and adds to the accessibility of the St. Boswells area

Directions:
For those with satellite navigation the postcode is: TD6 0RL
Coming from the North, follow the A68 to St. Boswells. Proceed through the village passing the Buccleuch Arms Hotel on your right. Take the second turning on the left which is the A699 signposted Kelso and Maxton. Continue on this road for approximately one and a half miles. As you enter Maxton, proceed forward passing a row of terraced cottages on your right. At the break in the cottages turn right and the driveway to The Crest is immediately in front of you. Go up the drive to the property.

Coming from the South, follow the A68 to St. Boswells. Before reaching the village, take a right turn after the tennis courts, onto the A699 and follow the above directions.