Acorn Lodge, Whitsomehill, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11

An Exceptional Six Bedroom Contemporary Home in a Peaceful Rural Setting, Commanding Panoramic Views of the Cheviot Hills.



PROPERTY DETAILS

Acorn Lodge is an exceptional contemporary home set in a private and peaceful rural location, commanding uninterrupted southerly views across the rolling countryside towards the Cheviot Hills. Beautifully presented throughout, the property offers over 415 Sq m of light-filled, flexible accommodation, ideal for modern family living, entertaining, and working from home. The house sits within generous and well-maintained garden grounds and benefits from a detached garage, summer house, driveway, all just a short drive from Berwick-upon-Tweed and the East Coast Main Line.

You are welcomed into a striking reception hall that sets the tone for the rest of the property, flowing effortlessly into the main living areas. The elegant main lounge enjoys open views and direct access to the south-facing terrace via bi-fold doors, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. In addition to the formal lounge is a cosy family sitting room with a Morso wood burning stove off the reception hallway. At the heart of the home lies a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed with both form and function in mind. It boasts contemporary cabinetry, a fan oven, built-in microwave, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, a hot water tap, Franke sink, ambient lighting to units and shelving, and plentiful storage. This versatile space caters equally to casual family meals and sophisticated entertaining.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, a spacious and well-equipped second kitchen adds valuable functionality to the home. Designed with practicality in mind, it features a fan oven, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, space for a washing machine, generous worktop areas for food preparation, and ample room for informal dining. This thoughtfully designed space is ideal for managing the more practical aspects of entertaining, allowing the main kitchen to remain a pristine focal point for guests. This versatile area of the home also includes a sixth downstairs bedroom, a modern shower room, and a dedicated home office—offering a quiet, focused environment, ideal for remote working. Thoughtfully self-contained, this wing of the house provides excellent potential for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or as an income-generating annexe.

An architectural designed floating oak, stainless steel and glass staircase leads to the first floor, where the principal bedroom suite enjoys panoramic views to the south, along with a stylish en-suite, a run of modern fitted wardrobes and spacious dressing room. Four further double bedrooms are served by a luxurious family bathroom, an additional wet room, and a heated airing room, ideal for busy family life. Every room is thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of the property’s peaceful surroundings, with views across the garden and countryside beyond.

Garden & Grounds
Set within beautifully landscaped gardens, Acorn Lodge offers a wonderful sense of privacy and space. The driveway curves to a gravelled parking area at the side of the house. The south-facing garden is laid mainly to lawn, interspersed with mature trees and planting, and features a raised timber deck, perfect for al fresco dining and taking in the far-reaching views. A large timber summer house, currently set up for outdoor dining and barbecuing, provides an additional entertaining space as well as a quiet retreat, while a garden shed offers further storage.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Ground Floor - Reception Hallway, Dining Kitchen, Lounge, Sitting Room, Bedroom 6, Home Office, Back Kitchen / Utility Room, Shower Room, Rear Hallway.

First Floor - Principal Bedroom (En-Suite, Walk-in-Wardrobe), 4 Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Wet Room, Airing Cupboard.

Garden Grounds - Large Private Garden, Private Drive, Garage, Raised Decking, Summer House, Garden Shed.

DISTANCES

Whitsome 1 mile, Duns 7 miles, Norham 4 miles, Coldstream 8.5 miles, Reston Train Station 10 miles, Berwick upon Tweed Train Station 10 miles, Edinburgh 55 miles. (all distances are approximate).

AREA INSIGHTS

Acorn Lodge is situated in a wonderful rural location close to the popular villages of Swinton and Norham. The property lies one mile south of the village of Whitsome, where there is a local shop and post office. The village of Norham which is only a few miles away offers a fantastic local shop, regionally renowned butcher, baker, two public houses and even a gun shop which would all love your support. There is also a daily village postal van and a very well attended fish and chip van every Thursday evening.

There are numerous schooling options in the immediate area with Swinton and Chirnside both offering excellent primary schools and the highly regarded Berwickshire High School in Duns only a 10 / 15 minute drive away. Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar and Longridge Towers School near Berwick are both very well thought of public schools in the area.

The historic market town of Berwick upon Tweed lies about 10 miles from Whitsomehill, just off the A1, in Northumberland. Berwick houses all the major supermarket chains, good local shopping, a number of historical attractions within its medieval walls, numerous restaurants, cafes and the Maltings Theatre.

Whitsomehill is a short drive from the coast with Coldingham Sands beach and the dramatic St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve being very popular with locals. Country and sporting pursuits are widely available and there are several golf courses within a short drive including Eyemouth, Dunbar, Goswick and Magdalene Fields in Berwick.

Whitsomehill offers excellent links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and even London. The A1 trunk road provides easy commutable access to Scotland’s capital city and Newcastle. Berwick upon Tweed’s mainline train station offers a regular service up and down the country, with London being only a 3 ½ hour journey away.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services - Mains electricity and water. Oil Central Heating. Shared drainage to septic tank and reed bed system. Fibre Broadband Services Available

Fixtures and Fittings - All fitted carpets, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances form part of the sale.

Listing and Conservation - Acorn Lodge is not listed nor does it sit within a conservation area.