Paddock House

Galashiels TD1 3JB

Paddock House, Hayward Drive, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 3JB

4

Bed(s)

2

Bath(s)

2,189

SQFT

A contemporary, eco-friendly detached family home in a sought-after residential area within the Borders town of Galashiels. Paddock House boasts a range of energy efficient features and offers light and free flowing family accommodation throughout. Located in the Border Town of Galashiels, within walking distance to Galashiels station, giving a frequent service into the City of Edinburgh and beyond.

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Lucy Murray

Rettie & Co.


01896 824 070
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Lucy Murray

Rettie & Co.


01896 824 070

Floorplan

Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor:

Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Kitchen / Dining Room, Utility Room, Family Room, Living Room, Shower Room:

First Floor:

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite and Roof Terrace, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3/Dressing Room, Bedroom 4, Family Bathroom

Outside:

Garden Grounds, Double Garage (currently used as a gym), Log Store, Patio Area, large parking area.


Mileage:

Edinburgh 33 miles, Melrose 4 miles, Selkirk, 5 miles, Kelso 18 Miles. (All distances are approximate)


Situation:

Paddock House is situated on Hayward Drive, a sought-after residential address in the Border town of Galashiels. The property benefits from a peaceful location, whilst being just a short walk from the busy Border town of Galashiels and the stunning surrounding countryside. 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. Nearby there is an excellent range of schooling, from primary through to secondary and university education, as well as private schooling at St Mary’s in Melrose and Longridge Towers in Berwick. 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, Paddock House 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 towns such as Melrose, Kelso 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, cycling and mountain biking in the Tweed Valley.


Description:

Paddock House is offered for sale in immaculate condition, the property has been intelligently designed to maximise natural light and finished to a high standard throughout, to create an ultra-efficient, modern, family home. Approached from Hayward Drive into a private tarmacked parking area, the situation is peaceful and elevated giving views over the surrounding countryside. Entry is taken through a timber and glass vestibule into the entrance hallway, giving access to all ground floor accommodation and a staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation. The kitchen / dining room is the hub of the property, it benefits from underfloor heating and floor to ceiling windows, flooding this room with natural light. The kitchen is fitted with white wall and base units, and a range of Bosch integrated appliances including an oven, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. The kitchen dining table leads on to French doors giving access to the patio area, creating the perfect space to entertain guests. Off the kitchen is a large utility room fitted with ample storage and further Bosch appliances, including another fridge freezer, and a large pantry style storage cupboard.


Following the hallway through the ground floor accommodation is a wet room, fitted with shower, wc and basin, next door to this is the family room, which could be utilised as bedroom 5 if desired. To the far end of the ground floor is the spacious living room, with floor to ceiling windows, and a feature ribbon roof window that brings in more natural light with LED mood lighting, complete with a multi fuel stove set into the wall.


Taking the staircase to the first-floor accommodation into a welcoming landing area that is flooded with light from a large Velux window and a vaulted glass ceiling. The master bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom and doors leading out to the roof terrace, the perfect space for your morning coffee. There are an additional three double bedrooms, this floor is completed with the family bathroom that is fitted with a bath, shower, basin and WC.

The property has been designed to be as energy efficient as possible and benefits from a heat recovery system, solar panels and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.



Garden Grounds:

Paddock House sits in a private elevated plot, giving views over the town of Galashiels. The garden has been recently landscaped and benefits from a paved patio area, a roof top terrace above the garage, accessed externally via steps or internally though the master bedroom. There is a large tarmacked parking area with ample parking, leading up to the double garage, that is currently utilised as a gym.


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General Remarks


Satellite Navigation:

The postcode for the property is TD1 3JB


What3words:

Scrambles.birthdays.them

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


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, Paddock House is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.


Services:

Mains electricity, gas-fired central heating, mains water, mains drainage, air exchanger with heat recovery system, PV solar panels, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor


Council Tax:

Band G


Energy Efficiency Rating:

Band B


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.