Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor:

Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office, Utility Room, Cloakroom/W.C

First Floor:

Family Bathroom, Shower Room, Three Double Bedrooms

Second Floor:

TV / Music Room potential fourth bedroom.

Garden Grounds:

Mature gardens, with decked seating areas, bike shed, log shed, storage shed.

Situation:

Abriachan is located within walking distance of the centre of the historic market town of Selkirk. The Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk is located in the Central Borders, beautifully situated on the banks of the Ettrick Water. The town boasts excellent leisure facilities which includes a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool and fitness centre as well as rugby, football and cricket clubs. There is a good range of local amenities, with several hotels, pubs, independent coffee shops, butchers, bakers and a monthly farmers market, the thriving town of Galashiels offers a wider range of amenities just 6 miles away. Local tourist attractions include Bowhill House and Country Park, Halliwell’s House, Haining House, and nearby St. Mary’s Loch. For the sporting enthusiast there are variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, golf, hill walking, horse riding, mountain biking in Tweed Valley and a selection of field sports.

Local schooling is excellent with three primary schools and secondary schooling at Selkirk High. The well-known St Mary’s Preparatory School is situated in the nearby town of Melrose, which was recently voted the best place to live in Scotland. Selkirk is centrally located providing easy access to Edinburgh and the North of England via the A7 which runs through Selkirk. Tweedbank (6 miles) has a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 55 minutes. All major Border towns are within easy driving distance or by excellent bus service.

Description:

Built in 1905 the property has been tastefully renovated and recently extended by the current owners this property is offered for sale in turn-key condition offering free flowing accommodation over three floors.

The property is approached from Viewfield Park, a sought-after residential area of Selkirk. Entrance is through the front door into a good sized entrance vestibule benefitting from original features and fitted storage cupboards. The vestibule opens into the hallway, with original pine flooring high ceilings throughout, from here is the sitting room with a large bay sash window and feature fireplace. The dining room is fitted with a log burner, fitted storage cupboards and free flowing access into the kitchen making this the perfect room for entertaining guests. The kitchen has been recently extended and renovated to an extremely high standard. Fitted with a range of white wall and base units, matte quartz worktops, Bosh induction hob and extractor fan along with integral appliances and a breakfast bar. To the far side of the kitchen is an office space, which could be converted into the pantry if desired. To the rear of the property is the utility room fitted with wall and base units, Miele appliances and drying facilities, this room gives access onto the decked area of the garden. Also to the first floor is a cloakroom with wc and hand basin.

Taking the original pine staircase to the first floor are three, bright, double sized bedrooms, a shower room with wc and basin and a large family bathroom with a freestanding bath, wc and basin. Back to the landing is an enclosed staircase leading to the second floor, the converted attic space. This room is currently used as a TV / Music room, fitted with plenty storage cupboards this room would lend itself well to an additional bedroom or home office.

Outside:

The property has beautifully landscaped gardens to the front and rear with a variety of trees, plants, flowers and shrubs providing year-round colour and interest. The rear garden benefits from two decked areas, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. There is a log shed in the rear garden and two large sheds to the side of the property, currently used for storing bikes and tools. To the front of the property is a gravelled area with tiered flower beds leading down to the cast iron gate on Viewfield Park.

General Remarks

Satellite Navigation:

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD7 4LH.

What3words:

Butternut.demotion.enough

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Tenure:

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings:

All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are included with the sale, with the exception of a few light fittings.

Listing and Conservation:

Please be aware, Abriachan is not listed, it is in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage & gas. The property benefits from underfloor heating in the kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, and bathrooms to the first floor. The property is fitted with a heat recovery system.

Council Tax:

Band E.

Energy Efficiency Rating:

Band C

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.