Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor – Entrance hall, kitchen with utility area, bathroom, sitting room.

First Floor – Landing, three bedrooms

Outside – Single garage, off-street parking, front and rear gardens.

Distances - Galashiels Railway Station 0.6 miles, Melrose 3.5 miles, Edinburgh 37 miles.

(All distances are approximate).

Situation:

Chilianwala is situated in a quiet residential street located within a short walk of the town centre. Galashiels is a well serviced town with an excellent range of shops, boutiques, supermarkets, amenities and leisure facilities along with a wealth of cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars. The Pavillion Cinema offers a wide choice of top films, The Mac Arts Centre and the Volunteer Hall host a wide variety of music events throughout the year. There is ample local schooling for all ages including, St Peter’s Primary, Galashiels Academy and Borders College for further education. In addition, there is a choice of doctors and dental surgeries as well as the BGH (Borders General Hospital) nearby. The Borders Railway was formally opened in September 2015 connecting the city of Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders, Balmoral Avenue is just a short walk away from the nearest station, making it an ideal location for people commuting to Edinburgh for work.

Surrounding Galashiels there are a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages such as Melrose and Selkirk. The outstandingly beautiful Northumberland coastline, the Cheviot Hills and Holy Island are all within a short drive as are the market towns of Kelso and Peebles. Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, fishing, golf and mountain biking at Glentress.

Description:

Built in 1936, Chilianwala sits in a quiet residential street located within a short walk of the town centre and offers comfortable, free-flowing family accommodation over two levels. The property is accessed from the front, off a patio path into a welcoming entrance hallway. From here, the sitting room which features a gas fireplace, two storage cupboards and shelving as well as views to the Eildon Hills can be accessed. Also on this level is a newly fitted bathroom with shower over the bath, contemporary shower boarding, a heated towel rail, extractor fan, electric fan heater, shaving socket, toilet and basin. Completing the accommodation on this level is the kitchen (MFI fitted 2000) featuring a generous number of wall and base units, a single oven with a 4-ring gas hob and a stainless-steel sink as well as a utility area that gives access out into the rear garden. The washing machine is included in the sale. A cupboard under the stairs provides additional storage space.

Upstairs, the first-floor accommodation comprises of the principal bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and Safe, views to the Eildon Hills and one sound proofed wall. Also on this level is a further bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and views into the rear garden and Gala Hill beyond and a single bedroom also with views to Gala Hill.

The landing gives access to the boarded attic space featuring a velux roof window.

The property also benefits from having excellent broadband speeds as well as a new slate roof with a breathable felt underlay.

Garden Grounds:

Externally, to the left side of the property is a single garage, built in 1999 (with light and electricity, an insulated ceiling space and a double glazed window fitted in 2015 benefitting from a 20 year guarantee) offering additional storage space as well as an outside tap. A mono block drive to the front of the garage provides off-street parking. Patio and gravel paths as well as mature shrubs to the right side of the drive give the front of the property an attractive appearance.

To the rear of the property the well maintained, enclosed garden is laid mainly to lawn with a garden shed, raised patio area and an apple tree. A combination of timber fencing and Beech and Leylandii hedging delineate the property’s boundaries.

General Remarks

Satellite Navigation:

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD1 2AR.

What3words:

Labs.worms.stuck

(please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)

Tenure:

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings:

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale.

Listing and Conservation:

Please be aware, Chilianwala is not listed, or in a conservation area.

Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Mains gas central heating.

Council Tax:

Band D

Energy Efficiency Rating:

Band - E

Local Authority:

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site:

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

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.

Particulars and Plans:

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations:

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Borders LLP, 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 he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself 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.

Important Notice:

Rettie Borders LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

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. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. 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 misstatement 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 Borders LLP 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.