Brunton Park, Bowden, Melrose, TD6

15 Brunton Park is an immaculately presented four-bedroom detached house situated in the much sought-after conservation village of Bowden which is only a short drive from the Borders Town of Melrose, or the villages of Newtown St. Boswells, or St. Boswells, and around five and a half miles from the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.
Having been recently re-configured to create an extra bedroom and shower room, the property has a very attractive landscaped garden to the rear and private driveway parking for two cars.
Internally, the property provides versatile and spacious accommodation across two levels comprising four main bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, a bathroom, and a full length, open plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen off. With excellent storage inside and out, the house benefits from double glazing and oil-fired central heating with a working fireplace offering a warm and comfortable family home.
Externally, the property has private driveway parking for two cars and access down both sides of the house, one with clever lean-to tool shed, to the charming, landscaped garden at the rear. Thoughtfully laid out with gravel and paved paths to separate lawn areas the borders are well stocked with shrubs and small trees. Of particular note is the timber-built summer house which creates a great work from home space which has double glazing, power, lighting and heating. A further garden shed also provides additional storage in this cleverly designed, enclosed garden space.
Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, with most Border towns readily available from this central location, along with the aforementioned Borders Railway.
Edinburgh 40 miles. Galashiels 8 miles. Tweedbank 5.5 miles. Melrose 4.0 miles. Newtown St. Boswells 1.5 miles (All distances are approximate)

Council Tax Band : E

EPC: D58

Location:
15 Brunton Park is situated in the much sought-after conservation village of Bowden. Bowden is just one and a half miles from Newtown St. Boswells which is home of the region’s largest employer, the Scottish Borders Council.
There are also an excellent range of local amenities in Newtown St. Boswells including a health centre, a hotel, and a small supermarket. The nearby Milestone Garden Centre sits on the outskirts of Newtown St. Boswells and is a very popular attraction.
The popular Borders town of Melrose, over the Eildon Hills, is only four miles away. Regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns, Melrose is situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, restaurants and a selection of hotels.
The thriving old mill town of Galashiels, a further four miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Next and Marks & Spencer. Alternatively, the village of St. Boswells lies three miles to the east, also providing a generous selection of shops, and eateries.
Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House, Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott.
There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including both St. Cuthbert’s and the Southern Upland Way.
Local schools include Newtown St, Boswells Primary, Earlston High School and the highly regarded St Mary’s preparatory school in Melrose.
The Borders General Hospital also lies on the outskirts of Melrose. 15 Brunton Park sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A68 or A7 via Galashiels that provide the links to Edinburgh or the north of England.
The Borders Railway, in Tweedbank with trains running to Edinburgh is approximately five and a half miles away is of particular note.

Directions:
For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 0SZ
From the North take the A68 South and turn right into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398 through the town. Turn right, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and proceed along this road until you reach the village. On entering Bowden, take the 1st right into Brunton Park, then 1st left. Bear right and number 15 sits on the left-hand side.
From the South take the A68 North and turn left into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398. Turn left, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and follow the above directions.
Alternatively coming from Melrose, take the B6359 out of Melrose and continue for approximately three miles. Turn left onto the B6398, signposted Bowden, and proceed through the village. The turning for Brunton Park is towards the end of the village on the left-hand side. Turn left into Brunton Park and then 1st left again, following the above directions.