This spacious 19th-century farmhouse sits on its own amid the beautiful Hermitage Valley. Surrounded by splendid glens and countryside scenery, there are miles of country trails and forest tracks on the doorstep to explore. Steeped in history and legend, this beautiful valley is home to the formidable Hermitage Castle, a 13th-century stronghold often called the ‘guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain’ due to its turbulent past. The castle, once associated with figures like Mary, Queen of Scots and the notorious Border Reivers, offers a haunting glimpse into medieval life and conflict. The charming village of Newcastleton (8 miles) offers local pubs serving hearty food and attraction’s including the Liddesdale Heritage Centre, 7stanes (a renowned mountain biking trail), and Rock UK Outdoor Adventure centre. The bustling town of Hawick (18 miles), famous cashmere and knitwear links, is also nearby.Step into the hall and head through to the sumptuous lounge. Relax on the comfortable sofas after a day out exploring the beautiful glens and watch a movie on the Smart TV while the wood burner roars. Next is the games room where you can test your skills on the pool table alongside another wood burner. Continuing down the hall, there is also a cosy sitting room with a wood burner and a TV, directly followed by the conservatory with a dining area for family gatherings. From here, patio doors lead out to the beautiful mature gardens. Next is the well-equipped bespoke kitchen with a central dining area – the perfect space for preparing meals and spending time together. Also located on the ground floor, you’ll find the utility rooms, a shower room with WC, and an additional separate WC. Head upstairs to the first floor, where you’ll find five spacious bedrooms all with glen and countryside views. These comprise an en-suite super-king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into a twin on request), a king-size with an en-suite Jack and Jill shower room (that can also be accessed from the hall), another en-suite king-size, an en-suite twin, and a king-size bedroom with full size cot. On the landing, there is another bathroom.Venture outside to the beautiful mature gardens with seating areas, charcoal BBQ and table and chairs for al fresco dining and admiring the glen views you saw from indoors. There are also outdoor barns with table tennis, heated kennels, a wood store and secure storage for bikes and outdoor gear. There is ample off-road parking available directly behind the house on the wraparound drive which has two entrances.

5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into a twin on request), 3 king-size and 1 twin.

6 bathrooms – 4 en-suite shower rooms with WCs. 1 bathroom with a handheld shower over the bath and WC. 1 ground-floor shower room with WC and an additional separate ground-floor WC.

Electric range oven with hob, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, dishwasher and microwave.

Utility rooms with washing machine, tumble dryer, electric boot dryer, fridge/freezer and ceiling mounted drying pulley maids.

Cot, travel cot and 2 highchairs

3 wood burners – logs included

Lounge with Smart TV and a DVD player with a selection of DVDs

Sitting room with TV and Bluetooth speaker

Conservatory with dining area

Gardens with seating areas for 10 at picnic benches outside or on outside lounge chairs, table and chairs and charcoal BBQ

Ample garden space for dining, relaxing or playing the house games of badminton, croquet or bowls

Wild swimming in the burns

Outdoor barns with table tennis room, heated kennels, wood store and secure storage for bikes and outdoor gear

Games room includes pool table, dartboard, ping pong, basket ball hoop for rainy days or active children!, selection of board games & books

Lots of space for four legged friends

Ample private off-road parking

Shops, pubs and restaurants 8 miles

Very easy to access public transport links to Edinburgh / Carlisle etc

Comprehensive ‘what to do’ and ‘walking guides’ in the house

Perfect for friends, family groups and kids.

Please note, the electric boot dryer, tumble dryer and heated outdoor kennels are coin operated

Letting licence – SB -00714-F