Overthickside Cottage

If you’re yearning for a peaceful rural escape in the Borders with scenic walks on the doorstep, and with a magazine-worthy interior designed for social living with family and friends, look no further than Overthickside. Located just over two miles from the historic market town of Jedburgh, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been extensively renovated and features a striking interior scheme by a renowned local designer.

This single storey house has a flowing layout that combines the practical zones you’d want from a rural home – including a bright wood-panelled access porch with ample space to offload coats and boots after a day’s adventures – alongside a wonderful open-plan living space with large windows that frame the far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

Featuring a mid-century-modern sideboard and a large L-shaped sofa for cosy evenings watching a movie together, the seating area also has an inset electric fire for instant warmth on chillier days. Sliding glazed doors open from the dining area onto a patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and the house sits within a large and enclosed lawned garden, making this ideal for families with younger children.

Cream Shaker-style cabinetry and timber worktops keep the mood airy and bright in the kitchen, and there’s a breakfast bar where you can perch with a morning cuppa and take in the views through the sliding doors.

The games room is a wonderful feature of this home. With casual seating and a wood-burning stove, this space is perfect for those days when you want to relax for a few hours playing pool.

Each of the four bedrooms is individual in its design. In two of the bedrooms, layered statement wallcoverings, lighting and textiles create an eclectic look, while the third bedroom pairs an antique bedstead with kilim-style bedside cabinets and a dreamy mountain-scape wallpaper. The fourth bedroom offers a more understated aesthetic with a subtle wallcovering and upholstered bed, but with punchy pink and orange accents in the cushions and contemporary artwork – all highlighting the individual feel as you move through this interior.

The bathroom and shower room are beautifully contemporary, and again these spaces offer pops of colour – as with the apple green double vanity unit in the bathroom – and accents in the different materials used, including matt black fittings partnered with warm wood finishes in the shower room and modern brass fittings with a textured tile finish in the bathroom.

Overthickside is perfectly placed for exploring the Borders. Jedburgh is only a short drive away and offers independent cafes and shops to browse within the historic Market Place and Canongate, and there’s a lovely riverside walk along the banks of the Jed Water, starting from Jedburgh Abbey, one of four great abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 12^th century. If you feel like a bigger challenge, you’re also close to the St Cuthbert's Way, which is one of the most scenic and varied long-distance walking routes in the UK, so you can stride out for miles before returning for a hot bath and a relaxed evening back at Overthickside.