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Home built for well know inventor comes to market for £1.65m

Allerly House, an elegant six-bedroom country house with a swimming pool and tennis court in one of the most sought-after locations in the Scottish Borders, has come to market  for offers over £1,650,000.

This classically elegant Georgian country house was built in 1842 for Sir David Brewster, the renowned scientist, author and inventor of the kaleidoscope. It includes a three-bedroom lodge, a kitchen garden, beautifully landscaped grounds and uninterrupted views of the Eildon Hills.

James Denne, Property Consultant at GSC Grays said: “Allerly House is a rare gem in a truly delightful setting. The views to the Eildon Hills are spectacular, the gardens and grounds are beautifully established and the house itself is full of character and history. With the lodge, outbuildings and stables, there’s huge potential whether for multigenerational living, working from home or future development. Its location, just a short walk from Melrose and within easy reach of Edinburgh, makes it an exceptional opportunity in the heart of the Borders.”

The magnificent reception hall sets the tone for the rest of the property. Upstairs, there are six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a box room and extensive built-in storage.

The kitchen/breakfast room is positioned to the rear of the house and opens directly onto a terrace that leads to the outdoor swimming pool.

Allerly Lodge includes a large kitchen/dining room, sitting room, bathroom and three bedrooms and would be ideal as a guest cottage, staff accommodation or potentially as a holiday let, subject to any necessary consents.

There is a full-size grass tennis court and  a timber summer house that provides an entertaining space for barbecues and watching the tennis. The outbuildings feature a studio/office, converted from part of a former barn behind the house, offering an ideal space for working from home or could be converted into further ancillary accommodation, subject to consents.

Directly behind the house is a courtyard leading to traditional stone stables while the paddocks are well-equipped with field shelters.

Gattonside offers easy access to Melrose, with a footbridge over the River Tweed. The Borders General Hospital lies under two miles from the property, Tweedbank Station, 3 miles away, provides a direct rail link to Edinburgh Waverley in around an hour. Edinburgh is approximately 38 miles by road

The area is known for its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle, with nearby opportunities for walking, fishing, shooting, cycling, golf and riding with the Eildon Hills and River Tweed within easy reach.

Allerly House is on the market with a guide price of offers over £1,650,000 through the GSC Grays Alnwick office. Tel: 01665 568310.

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James Denne
MRICS
Agency Consultant

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