* Freehold
* 4 bedrooms
* 5 reception rooms
* 3 bathrooms
* 0. 45 acres
* Modern
* Outbuildings
* Balcony
* Conservatory
* Detached
* Garden
* Parking
* Patio
* Rural
* Terrace
* Private Parking
* Home office
* Vehicle electric charging points
* Annexe secondary accommodation
Approached along country lanes, Aghmhor occupies a secluded rural location,
approximately 3. 5 miles northwest of the centre of Selkirk. The current owners
have been in residence for almost nineteen years. Over that time, they have
undertaken a thorough programme of refurbishment, expansion, and upgrading and
have created a wonderful, truly adaptable family home that incorporates state
of - the - art technology, a place to work, and the most fabulous garden. Of note
(not forgetting the spiral staircases) is the flexibility of the accommodation
with three “distinct” zones providing opportunities of formatting the
accommodation in several different ways (the office “annexe”, added in 2012,
is plumbed ready for conversion to domestic use). The high build specification
and wood burning stoves in both sitting rooms, under floor heating throughout
the house, as well as its “green2credentials” make Aghmhor an extremely warm
and comfortable house.
Surrounding Aghmhor is a spectacular, sunny garden that has a tremendous show
of both bird and plant life. It includes an expansive lawn, gravel seating
area, paved paths, well - stocked herbaceous borders, terracing, and water
features. Tucked away are the Kota Hut, the gazebo, the garden shed/snug and
log store. (See the floor plans for room layout and dimensions).
Aghmhor is situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders, within the secluded
and peaceful hamlet of Whitmuir. Everyday amenities and leisure facilities can
be found in the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk, with a broader range of
facilities available in Edinburgh and Galashiels (8 miles). Selkirk is a
historic and accessible town in the centre of the Scottish Borders on the
banks of the Ettrick Water. The town and surrounding countryside developed
around the wool and textile trades and were made famous by Sir Walter Scott,
who lived nearby at Abbotsford. There are good schools in Melrose, namely St
Mary's Preparatory School for boys and girls and an excellent primary school.
Lilliesleaf and Selkirk also have very good primary schools, whilst Selkirk's
high school provides state secondary education.
Selkirk has a good selection of shops, a supermarket, hotels, and cafes. The
town also has a thriving rugby club, tennis courts, golf course, and swimming
pool/fitness centre. The Borders has a wealth of sporting and recreational
opportunities and is renowned for its beautiful countryside and exceptional
wildlife. Only a short walk from the house is Whitmuir Loch – a well - kept
secret and an absolute haven for a huge variety of flora and fauna. Aghmhor is
an ideal base for those who enjoy fishing on the Tweed and its tributaries,
walking, cycling, golfing and riding. Every summer Selkirk plays host to its
famous “Common Riding”.
Aghmhor is accessible from the north or south, from either A68 or A7.
Edinburgh, lying 41 miles to the north, has an international airport and an
intercity rail service, while Berwick upon Tweed, 39 miles to the east, has a
mainline station linking Edinburgh and London (approximately 3 hours 40
minutes). The Waverley line from central Edinburgh to the Borders terminates
at Tweedbank (just outside Galashiels) – journey time one hour.

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