Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ardenleigh is an elegant detached Victorian family home in a sought-after residential locale within the Borders town of Galashiels. Recently renovated to an extremely high standard by the current owners, the property offers spacious and well-laid out accommodation throughout, well-maintained landscaped gardens and grounds and fine views over the town and surrounding countryside.

Ground Floor

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Lounge, Shower Room, Utility / Laundry Room, Kitchen, Dining Room.

First Floor

Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3/Dressing Room, Reading Room, Family Bathroom.

Second Floor

Office Space, Potential Bedroom 4.

Outside

Garden Grounds, Garage (adjacent to the house)

Mileage

Edinburgh 33 miles, Melrose 3 miles, Selkirk, 6 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Situation:

Ardenleigh is situated on Windyknowe Road, a sought-after residential address in the Border town of Galashiels. The property benefits from an elevated position giving views across the town and surrounding countryside and only a short walk into the town centre. Galashiels is the largest of the region’s towns, it is well serviced with a range of independent shops, restaurants, cafes along with supermarkets and high street shops. The Mac Arts Centre and the Volunteer Hall host a wide variety of music events throughout the year attracting some well-known performing artists.

The Borders Railway was formally opened in September 2015 connecting the city of Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders, Ardenleigh 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 in The Tweed Valley.

Description

Ardenleigh is a most impressive period family home, originally built for a mill owner and his family and dating back to 1885. The property retains much character and charm whilst offering all twenty-first century comforts. The house sits comfortably within generous gardens and grounds which include a garage and the landscaped gardens surrounding the property are delightful, with lovely views over the town and surrounding countryside. The property is approached through a cast iron gate, rising to the immaculate front gardens. Entry to the house is taken through the original door and vestibule, stepping into a beautiful family home. The original attractive Victorian features of Ardenleigh have been carefully restored by the current owners, and are present throughout the property, from the ornate ceiling detail, to the original oak doors. From the hallway is the elegant drawing room, a fine principal reception with a feature gas fireplace with marble surround and with views over-looking the front gardens. Across the hallway is the lounge, benefitting from a large bay window making this room particularly light and airy, the original oak fireplace surround has been beautifully restored, now fitted with a gas fire.

Continuing through the property there is a downstairs shower room, with ceramic tiled floor, shower, basin, WC and ample storage space. Next to the shower room is a large utility / laundry room with ample storage and space for all appliances.

The kitchen, to the rear of the property has been completely refurbished, finished with bespoke granite work tops and cream wall and base units, induction hob, integral NEFF appliances, and a breakfast bar, completed with washed engineered oak flooring. The original pantry room is a feature of the kitchen. Off the kitchen is a beautiful dining room, easily suitable for an eight-place dining table, fitted with a gas fire, the perfect room for entertaining guests.

Following the original staircase, complete with a stained-glass window, to the first floor are three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a reading room, which could be utilised as a ‘cot room’ or a potential ensuite. The family bathroom is fully fitted with a large shower, bath, basin, WC and ample storage space.

Taking a secondary staircase to the second floor is a large open room, originally used as the nannies and maids quarters for the property. This room is currently utilised as an office / craft / reading room, with views over Meigle Hill, however, this space would lend itself to becoming a fourth bedroom.

Garden Grounds

Ardenleigh sits in beautifully landscaped and manicured gardens and grounds. The front gardens are laid to lawn, with mature well stocked borders. The gardens wrap around the property leading to the rear gardens on three levels. There is an orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees and soft fruits.

Taking the stone steps to the top section of the garden of the garden, is the original revolving Edwardian summerhouse that has been beautifully restored, with a decking area allowing you to catch the evening sun, entertain and dine alfresco and take in the breath-taking views over surrounding countryside. The property also benefits from a red brick building currently used as a tool shed, a greenhouse, a brick and timber shed and double length detached garage giving off road parking.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

The postcode for the property is TD1 1RQ

What3words

Stylists.sympathy.custodial

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

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

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, Ardenleigh is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains Gas

Mains Electricity
Mains Water

Mains Drainage

Council Tax

Band G

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band xxx

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.