Old timepiece ideal for commuters

East Clock Lodge, near the village of Gordon in Berwickshire is a very pretty B-listed stone-built period cottage, which was originally constructed in 1796 as one of two lodge houses at the official entrance to the old Spottiswoode Estate.

On its outside wall, and facing the road, sits a clock with the time of the next stage coach which was due to have stopped on its way south, alongside a milestone stating the distance to various towns and cities along the way – Morpeth, Newcastle, York and London, among others.

Its neighbour, West Clock Lodge has the same features but shows the times and distances travelling in the opposite direction.

East Clock Lodge was substantially extended and modernised in the late 1990s and inside is a lot more spacious than you might think, with lovely original features.

It has a double aspect sitting and dining room with a fireplace and marble mantlepiece.

A modern kitchen has a utility room off and a bright triple aspect conservatory with views and access into the garden.

Two of the three bedrooms are doubles and there are two bathrooms.

The lodge sits in landscaped gardens with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants, bordered by hedging and fencing.

There is also a pond, bridge and charming pathways leading to two timber sheds and two small greenhouses and a right of way into the woods.

Located within a delightful rural setting in the heart of the Berwickshire countryside, the lodge has been sensitively extended providing an unexpectedly spacious split level three-bedroomed house with landscaped gardens.

Its location is easily commutable to Edinburgh, or the other way, as the sign on the wall indicates, with no excuse to be late.

Offers over £235,000, contact Rettie & Co. on 01896 824 073.