3 Byreburnfoot

• Charming cottage. Gorgeous rural setting.
• Good access to road and rail links.
• Garden, sheds, parking.

SITUATION3 Byreburnfoot forms part of a cluster of similar properties within the rural hamlet of Byreburnfoot, above the Border Esk. Byreburnfoot lies near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac about 1 mile north of Canonbie.Canonbie is a charming village on the Border Esk river only a mile from the border with England and is steeped in history. It benefits from an excellent primary school and lies in the catchment for Langholm Academy for secondary level education. Local amenities include a Health Centre, Post Office/convenience store, village hall, recreation ground, church, hairdresser and hotel. The river is well known for salmon and sea trout angling, and attracts many fishing visitors. A local angling club offers annual membership at a modest cost. Around 14 miles distant, Carlisle is the nearest cultural, commercial and industrial centre for the area and the M6/M74 motorway is nearby. Carlisle has good rail links to London (3.5 hrs), Glasgow (1hr) via the West Coast Main Line and to Edinburgh (1hr 15m). DESCRIPTION3 Byreburnfoot is a semi-detached, single storey cottage built in about early 1900s. The cottage was original built as accommodation for estate workers and their families and remains predominantly unspoilt. The windows throughout have been replaced with double glazed UPVC units.The single level living is bright and offers outlooks over the gardens to the front and rear. The kitchen/diner benefits from a good range of floor and wall based units with space to accommodate a kitchen table. The sitting room is south facing and benefits from an open fire place. The 3 bedrooms are accessed off the main hall. The bathroom has been upgraded in recent years and is fitted with a wash hand basin, WC, and double shower unit.ACCOMMODATIONThe accommodation is all on one level and comprises:Hallway, sitting room, kitchen/diner, 3 bedrooms, shower room (with WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle).GARDEN There are two areas of garden at 3 Byreburnfoot. The smaller garden at the front of the house has most recently been used as a gravelled, off street parking area.To the rear of the house is a further off street parking. The garden at the rear of the cottage is a gem. It is a generous outside space, partly enclosed by a mature hedge along the western boundary. The garden is mostly laid to lawn and is also home to some excellent mature trees and shrubs along the boundaries. It currently benefits from a selection of outbuildings including an excellent lined workshop that could be utilised as a home office, and a modern metal shed. DIRECTIONSFrom the A7 take the right turn onto the B6357 signposted to Canonbie. Turn left at the junction beside the hotel. Continue on the B6357 road signposted for Newcastleton. Immediately after crossing the river, at the bridge with traffic lights, take the left turn. Travel north on this road for about 1 mile. You will pass Canonbie Sawmill on the right. ¼ mile beyond the sawmill on the left is the turn onto the track leading to the cluster of cottages. Pass numbers 1 and 2. 3 Byreburnfoot is the first cottage on the right.WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words via the enclosed link w3w.co//permanent.saying.ketchupPOST CODEDG14 0XB