Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground floor: Porch, entrance vestibule, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, shower room, kitchen, utility, bedroom/study.

First floor: Three double bedrooms, family bathroom.

Attic: Space for bedroom and storage space.

Basement: Cellar.

Outside: Landscaped garden, patio area, off-street parking, shed.

Edinburgh 57 miles

Carlisle 42 miles

Melrose 19 miles

Galashiels Railway Terminus 17 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation:

Summerfield East is situated in a quiet, elevated position within the rural market town of Hawick. Hawick is a historic town, the ‘home of cashmere’, and is surrounded by rugged and picturesque Scottish Borders countryside. It is equally well known for its proud rugby tradition and is also the venue for the famous Common Riding in the summer. The property is located within easy walking distance of local amenities including major supermarkets, a wide range of local shops and businesses, banks, restaurants, public houses, sports clubs, a leisure centre and schools for all ages. Open fields to the rear of the property give direct access to the popular Borders Abbey walking route.

Local attractions include the Heart of Hawick (cinema/theatre complex and heritage museum) and the recently upgraded and award-winning Wilton Lodge Park, complete with museum and walled garden, children’s playground and café, offering fine walks along the River Teviot and the recently opened Borders Distillery and Visitors Centre.

Hawick is located at the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area of Scotland which offers opportunities for walking, cycling, golfing, horse-riding, fishing and other country pursuits; it has road access to the nearby towns of Galashiels, Selkirk, Melrose and Kelso and road and bus links to Edinburgh, Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne. The new Borders railway at Galashiels provides the property with an accessible rail link into Edinburgh.

Description:

Summerfield East is a stunning late Victorian property offering spacious, free-flowing family accommodation over three floors with wonderful Victorian features including: original fireplaces, high ceilings, ornate cornicing, door plates, ceiling roses and a magnificent stained-glass window.

The ground floor comprises of an entrance porch with a tessellated tile floor, an entrance vestibule, a bright and airy entrance hall, a large dual aspect sitting room with an open fire and original surround as well as views down into Hawick. Elsewhere on the ground floor is a dining room with a gas flame effect fire also with original surround, a large kitchen with wall and base units, double electric oven, extractor hood, induction hob and breakfasting area and a separate utility area. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a study bedroom and a spacious shower room. There is also a doorway giving access to the properties’ large cellar in the basement.

Upstairs, the accommodation comprises a principal bedroom offering light and spacious accommodation with views down into Hawick and a basin, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath with a shower over. A fabulous stained-glass window can be found at the top of the first flight of stairs. A large attic features two spacious rooms offering additional accommodation or storage space.

Externally, to the front of the property is a large lawn area and an impressive sweeping driveway up to the house, offering ample off-street parking. To the rear of the property is a large patio area and a mature and well-maintained landscaped garden.

Directions:

Head South from Edinburgh on the A7, continue through Galashiels and Selkirk and follow the road into Hawick to the roundabout at Galalaw. Go across the roundabout and turn first right onto Guthrie Drive. At the end turn left onto Stirches Road and at the bottom turn right into Princes Street. Continue along Princes Street until you reach the turning for Langlands Road. Turn right up Langlands Road and take the first sharp right at the top of the hill up Rosalee Brae. Summerfield East can be found by taking the second entrance on the right.

GENERAL REMARKS:

Satellite Navigation:

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD9 7HH.

What3words:

Deleting.novelist.brochure

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Fixtures and Fittings:

Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price however all curtains and carpets are to be included in the sale.

Listing and Conservation:

Summerfield East is not listed or in a conservation area.

Services:

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage.

Gas-fired central heating.

Council Tax:

Band F

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 Border 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 mis-statement 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 mis-statement 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.

Particulars prepared February 2020.