Claymire Cottage, Claymire’s Lane, Newstead, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9RW
A charming and utterly unique two-bedroom cottage, occupying a secluded south-facing plot on a peaceful lane in Newstead. Claymire Cottage dates back to the circa 1850 where it was thought to have been built for a successful local stonemason – The Pringles of Newstead - using their trade to its full advantage the property was built in local heritage stone and sits in a generous south-facing walled garden. Rich in charm and character the property offers incoming purchasers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a picture-perfect cottage in a much sought-after location close to busy Border town of Melrose.
The house retains much of its period charm with stone flagged floors, original floorboards, sash & case windows and quaint dormer windows – there are also two open fires located in the dining room and sitting room. Set over two floors the cottage boasts a large open-plan living/dining area with a good-sized kitchen and bathroom. A wooden staircase leads to the first floor where there are two generous double bedrooms with leafy views to the garden and a charming third bedroom space which could equally serve as a comfortable study.
The cottage sits peacefully on Claymire’s Lane and has a wonderfully private feel. The generous south-facing garden is rich in flora and fauna with a wealth or herbaceous borders, deep flower beds with specimen flowers and trees. There is a useful garden store also located within the boundary.
The cottage is within easy walking distance of Melrose town centre with its abundance of local retailers, coffee spots and restaurants. It is also well served by Melrose Grammar School, St Mary’s Preparatory school and is served by a direct bus link to Earlston High School for secondary pupils.
2 BEDROOMS
1 PUBLIC ROOM
1 BATH/SHOWER
1,324 SQFT
124 SQM
Property Details & Description
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Open plan sitting/living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, under-stair cupboard.
First Floor
Two generous double bedrooms, bedroom 3/study
Externals
Externally the property benefits from a large south-facing walled garden with outdoor store, large patio and array of herbaceous borders, flower beds and laid lawn.
Situation
Claymire Cottage occupies a secluded position in the historic and pretty village of Newstead. Reputedly one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Scotland, Newstead is within walking distance of the popular market town of Melrose, which boasts a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafés, bars, and restaurants. There are excellent amenities in nearby Galashiels including a cinema, large supermarkets, and well-known High Street retailers. 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 a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way & St. Cuthbert’s Way.
Local schooling is readily available at Melrose Grammar Primary school and the highly regarded St Marys preparatory school, as well as being within the catchment area of Earlston High School, which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018.
The Borders General Hospital lies just outside Melrose and nearby Tweedbank (5 minutes to the west of Newstead), has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 36 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the south and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh or Newcastle.
Floorplan
General Remarks & Information
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: G
Tenure: Freehold
Heating & Services
Electric Storage Heaters (Economy 7,) Smart Meter, Immersion, Main Electricity, Mains Water & Sewerage
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Postcode
TD6 9RW
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and The London Office.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Important Notice
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
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All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Particulars
Prepared June 2025 (First Edition)
Location
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