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A contemporary architect designed house in the

It’s a rural idyll – but not in the least remote as there’s a village hall and primary school half a mile away andthe house is just 11 miles/15 minutes drive from bothSelkirk and Innerleithen, only 30 minutes from Moffat,and 45 minutes from Edinburgh.

Russell Williams and his partner Zena Richardsonbought the land in 2009 plans were already in place forthe house, however the couple, who have three children,were able to make changes and tweak the originallayout – for instance instead of the kitchen beingseparate from the dining/living area they were able tomake it all open plan, a sizable space a family couldquite comfortably live in.

“We wanted to live in the country but equally didn’t

want to be too far from amenities. This is perfect as it

gives us the best of both worlds,”

“This house exists because of the view,” says Russell.“We wanted to live in the country but equally didn’twant to be too far from amenities. This is perfect as itgives us the best of both worlds,” he adds.

The interior of this spacious one-off house is filled withnatural light and decorated in neutral shades, while the accommodation is spread over three levels andincludes a reception hall, living room with doors that pull back the full width at the front of the house to giveaccess to a decked roof terrace, cloakroom and study.

It takes an architect to design acontemporary four bedroomed housethat takes full advantage of a locationas spectacular as Yarrow Feus – and this winning combination is whatmakes Hartfell such a desirable as well as unique family home.

Designed in the style of a long housewith a roof terrace and double garage,it’s low profile creates minimal impacton the landscape while ensuring therooms derive maximum benefit of theamazing panoramic views across thelandscaped garden to the river Yarrowand the surrounding countryside inorientation and in having large picturewindows.

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Mainly level and south-facing - the property also hassolar panels connected to the heating and hot watersystem - the landscaped gardens include pavedbarbecue , seating and dining areas, pebbled paths andnatural stone walls, and ample parking.

Hartfell is a stunning family home in the scenic YarrowValley, an area considered by many to be the Bordersbest kept secret. There are myriad reasons to buy thisproperty, not least the fact that it is being marketed at astaggering £55,000 below Home Report valuation – anopportunity way too good to miss.

hamlet of Yarrow Feus with breathtaking views

Stairs lead down to a lower hall, off which is a largefamily dining kitchen/family room with sliding doors onto a patio, two double bedrooms (one en suite and bothwith built-in wardrobes/storage – one also has patiodoor access to the garden), and family bathroom.

The staircase also extends up to the second floor,where the landing is spacious enough to incorporate asecond study or reading/library area. The floor housestwo large double bedrooms, both with en suite showerrooms, built-in wardrobes and French doors – those in bedroom one opening to a rear-facing Juliet-stylefeature balcony, while those in bedroom two reveal aglazed panel above the double height living room.

Other notable features include the cathedral ceiling andpowerful log burning stove in the large living room (“abig space but very cosy,” says Russell), an attractiveand extremely well equipped kitchen area withcontemporary wall and base units, LED downlightersand kick-plate lighting, and integrated appliances (five-ring hob with overhead extractor, double oven, fridgefreezer, dishwasher and three pull-out larder units,abundant storage, recessed LED lighting, andcontemporary bath/shower rooms.

Hartfell Yarrow Feus, Selkirk, TD7 5LB

Asking Price £375,000

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