Accommodation

Ground Floor

A private entrance and also a shared entrance leading into the entrance hall, sitting room, open plan dining-kitchen, rear hall, master retreat with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite, two further double bedrooms including one with an en-suite shower room, family bathroom.

Outside

Private garden patio, allocated parking space, visitor parking, communal gardens and grounds

Mileage

Borders Railway Terminus 2 miles Earlston 6 miles Berwick-upon-Tweed 37 miles Edinburgh 38 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

This immaculately presented property is situated in a quiet development in Melrose, set in communal parks and woodland next to the golf course and within walking distance of the town centre. Melrose, which in 2018 took the title of the “Best Place to Live in Scotland” in a new national ranking by the Sunday Times, is regarded by many as the most desirable and picturesque of the Borders towns, situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, restaurants and a selection of hotels.

The busy market town of Galashiels five miles to the west offers a fuller range of shopping facilities. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House, Priorwood Gardens, The Greenyards, home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens, and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, a challenging 9 hole golf course and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland way.

Local schooling includes the Melrose Grammar Primary School, the highly regarded St Marys Preparatory School and Earlston High School, which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018.

Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 or A7, both of which link to major routes north and south bound. The Borders General Hospital lies just outside the town and nearby Tweedbank, minutes to the west of Melrose, has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into Central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick-Upon-Tweed (approx. 37 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the South and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh or Newcastle.

Description

This exceptional property can be accessed either through a communal, ground floor hallway that leads from the main resident’s car park, or through a private front door to the side of the building. The apartment, which is decorated in a neutral and contemporary palate enjoys high ceilings, elegant cornicing, excellent proportions and is flooded with natural light from three quarter length windows.

Leading off the entrance hall is a double bedroom, family bathroom and double doors through into the sitting room. The double bedroom with its two large windows is exceptionally light, whilst the bathroom consists of a white suite including a shower over the bath. The double doors lead through into the impressive sitting room with its large triple picture bay window framing the generously proportioned room and flooding it with natural light. There is the added benefit of a side door which leads directly from the sitting room into a lovely private garden patio and then through to the main car park.

The open plan contemporary dining-kitchen with its two large windows overlooking the garden patio is stylish and immaculately presented with an excellent range of wall and floor units and integrated appliances include ceramic hob and double oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer and one and a half stainless steel sink. A doorway off the dining-kitchen leads into the back hallway, off which are the two further bedrooms.

An abundance of light fills the generous master retreat, emphasised by the large triple aspect windows. On entrance there is a large walk-in and shelved storage cupboard and then around the other side of the suite is the walk-in wardrobe, opposite which is the en-suite which has been fitted to an exacting standard. Further off the hallway is the second double bedroom with en-suite shower room.

Garden Grounds

The apartment benefits from its own private entrance which is accessed up a pathway from the car park, through its own garden patio and into the side access directly into the sitting room. The garden patio is gravelled and has a raised wooden planter with mature plants, tree and shrubs and has plenty of room for a large table and chairs, barbeque and potted plants. Dingleton Apartments are set in communal grounds with well-maintained lawns, amenity woodland and ample residents parking.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD6 9EY.

What3words

faded.ruler.disbanded

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

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

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, 87 Dingleton Apartments is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Management Fee

There is a management fee for the apartment of approximately £80.00 per month. This covers buildings insurance, and the maintenance of the interior and externals parts of the building, common areas and window cleaning.

Council Tax

Band E.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/ funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.