Cringletie, Eddelston, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 8PL

Plot Description
The Dovecote site at Cringletie offers a rare opportunity to build a wonderful family home, centred on about an acre of mature garden grounds and offering a stunning rural aspect and south easterly views down the valley. The former Dovecot which is now requiring a little attention is still a beautiful historic Grade B feature of Cringletie.

Detailed planning consent and building warrants have been granted to construct a 2670 SQFT/247SQM house comprising of 4/5 bedrooms, 2 beautiful public rooms with views out to the garden and beyond.

Distances
Peebles 3 miles, Eddleston 2 miles, Edinburgh City Centre 20 miles, Edinburgh Airport 24 miles, Melrose 26 miles. (All distances are approximate).

Area Insights
The Dovecot building plot is a particularly lovely site set in some of the most varied and beautiful countryside in the UK. Positioned 20 miles south of Edinburgh and only 3 miles north of Peebles, The Dovecote forms part of a small enclave of property all positioned around the well-known Cringletie Hotel. The Cringletie Hotel is a luxury hotel offering everything from fine dining to Sunday lunches and is a popular venue for the residents of the hamlet.

Peebles, which is only 3 miles to the south of The Dovecot is easily accessed either by car or the recently built bike track which runs parallel to the A703. The town has all the amenities one would expect from a thriving country town. There are two national supermarkets in Peebles, and some truly fantastic local suppliers such as Cocoa Black Chocolatiers, Forsyths of Peebles Butcher & Bakers, The Fat Batard Bakery and Coltman’s Kitchen & Deli that would love your support. There is a list of useful links below that might be of interest. Peebles also offers a medical practice, dentists, a library, art galleries and a museum. Schooling is well regarded in the immediate area with Primary education available in Eddleston and Peebles. The High School in Peebles is also very well regarded. Private schooling is available in Edinburgh and George Watson’s offer a bus service which stops at the bottom of the lane.

The area around Peebles has many attractions to explore like the medieval stronghold of Neidpath Castle, Traquair House or the gardens of Kailzie or Dawyck. The area offers some fantastic sporting pursuits including cycling, bowls, curling, golf, hill walking and fishing on the River Tweed, arguably the most famous salmon river in the world. In general, the Borders offer excellent riding facilities with Kailzie Equestrian offering livery and excellent hacking opportunities. There are also a number of local point to points, hunt meets and the annual Peebles Beltane Week.

The A703 offers swift and easy access up to Edinburgh and for those not wanting to negotiate the Edinburgh traffic there is a handy park and ride facility at Straiton. Edinburgh Airport is very easily accessed around the Edinburgh by-pass.