Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance hallway, storage cupboard.

First Floor

Kitchen, family bathroom, sitting room, principal bedroom, three further double bedrooms.

Outside

Front garden, decked area, patio areas, single garage, off-street parking.

Mileage

Edinburgh 37 miles, Melrose 3.5 miles, Selkirk 5.5 miles, Kelso 17.5 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

Treetops is situated on Paterson Street, 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, Treetops 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

Treetops is a well-presented detached four-bedroom first floor apartment within a Victorian villa in the sought-after town of Galashiels. The property offers spacious, free-flowing family accommodation with period features including high ceilings, picture rails, cornicing and an original fireplace.

The property is accessed from the front garden into an entrance hallway with a door on the left-hand side giving access into the integral single garage (serviced) and a door on the right giving access to a useful storage cupboard suitable for shoes and coats. From here, a staircase with a bannister takes you up into a hallway with double doors giving access onto a light and airy landing and then a second set of stairs takes you up to the first-floor accommodation.

From the welcoming, timber floored first floor hallway all the villa’s living accommodation is accessible. The accommodation comprises of a recently fitted (2018) bathroom with a shower over the bath, basin, toilet and tessellated tile flooring, a light and airy dual aspect sitting room with a bay window, original open fire place and views to the hills, the principal bedroom also with a bay window and views to the hills and three further double bedrooms (one of which could serve as a dining room). Completing the accommodation on this level is the kitchen with a generous number of white wall and base units, wooden worktops, a Kenwood Range cooker, 5-ring gas hob and extractor hood, a washing machine, a fridge/freezer, an integrated dishwasher, a pulley and a breakfasting area. A useful shelved storage cupboard adjacent to the family bathroom provides additional storage space. The large attic space could also be used for storage or converted subject to relevant permissions being gained.

Garden Grounds

Treetops benefits from a good size front garden laid mainly to artificial turf as well as featuring patio areas, a decked area and well stocked borders. A combination of stone walling and timber fencing delineate the boundaries.

To the left side of the property is a serviced integral single garage. Off street parking is available to the front of the garage.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

The postcode for the property is TD1 3DD

What3words

Hounded.firepower.tailing.

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

Tenure

Freehold

Agent’s Note

Please note, the trees within the garden belonging to the ground floor apartment below Treetops are protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

Fixtures and Fittings

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

Listing and Conservation

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

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Gas fired central heating.

Council Tax

Band E

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band – add in once have HR

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.