Bowden, Scottish Borders

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1 Bowden, Scottish Borders 3 North Riggs A DELIGHTFUL SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING HOUSE WITH ACCOMMODATION ARRANGED OVER TWO FLOORS, WELL-SITUATED WITHIN THE FASHIONABLE VILLAGE OF BOWDEN, LYING APPROXIMATELY THREE MILES FROM THE ABBEY TOWN OF MELROSE. THE PROPERTY, WHICH IS LOCATED OFF A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC, IS VERY WELL-PRESENTED, WITH EXCELLENT AREAS OF GARDEN GROUND TO FRONT AND REAR, ENJOYING A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF PRIVACY. THE PROPERTY ALSO BENEFITS FROM OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING AND IS DOUBLE GLAZED THROUGHOUT. ENTRANCE VESTIBULE INNER HALL LOUNGE KITCHEN / DINER UTILITY ROOM BATHROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS SHOWER ROOM GARDEN GROUND SMALL GARAGE OUTBUILDINGS OIL FIRED & WATER CENTRAL HEATING DOUBLE GLAZING EPC RATING: D Fixed Price 160,000 *Price Reduced - 5K below Home Report Valuation* Bank Close, Galashiels, TD1 1BG Tel property@iainsmith.co.uk Check out our website at

2 3 North Riggs comprises a semi-detached dwelling house on two floors, pleasantly situated at the end of a small cul-de-sac enjoying a significant degree of privacy, all within the much sought after village of Bowden, some three miles from the Abbey town of Melrose. The property is of traditional cavity brick construction, dry dashed externally above a tile covered roof, and accommodation which is tastefully decorated throughout, with well-appointed kitchen and bathroom facilities, all benefitting from oil fired central heating and double glazing. The aforementioned Abbey town of Melrose caters for most day to day shopping needs with local transport, social and recreational facilities all readily available, with more comprehensible facilities accessible in Galashiels, arguably the Borders main shopping centre, some six miles distant. Primary Schooling is catered for in Newtown, approximately one mile distant, with secondary schooling catered for in Earlston, a secondary school which enjoys a fine reputation. All major Border towns are readily accessible, with Edinburgh less than an hour s drive away by car. There is also the opportunity to take advantage of the reintroduced rail link between Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, terminating as it does in Tweedbank, lying midway between Galashiels and Melrose, a rail link which has proved very successful to date and should greatly enhance the area to the commuter. The property also lies close to the headquarters of Scottish Borders Council and the Borders General Hospital. The surrounding area, which is spectacular in all seasons, provides the opportunity to satisfy a variety of rural pursuits. Ground Floor ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE VESTIBULE. INNER HALL BATHROOM 0.90m x 1.10m Accessed from the outside via a part glazed timber panelled door, the vestibule leading through to the inner hall. A full height glazed door leads from the vestibule to this welcoming inner hall which accommodates the stair linking ground and first floors, with a useful under stair storage area. Central heating radiator. 2.0m x 1.7m Provided with a three piece suite of panelled bath, pedestal basin and WC, the walls tiled to dado height. Wall mounted toiletries cabinet with sliding mirrored doors, electric towel rail, double glazed window with tiled sill for toiletries etc., laminate floor covering.

3 LOUNGE /DINING AREA / KITCHEN The main public space is created in open plan format, providing; LOUNGE 4.0m x 4.0m A well-proportioned public room, with double glazed window overlooking the front garden and providing excellent natural light. A wood burning stove with attractive timber mantle and polished marble hearth is a pleasant focal point. Laminate floor covering. KITCHEN / DINER 4.80m x 3.15m The kitchen area is provided with a range of floor and wall mounted units in white shaker finish, with attractive laminate work surface, together with a 1.5 bowl inset sink with mixer tap. Attractive tiled upstand, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, central heating radiator, laminate floor covering. The dining area is provided with a central heating radiator and leads through to the small rear conservatory.

4 CONSERVATORY An attractive addition to the property, the conservatory is extensively double glazed and is provided with a timber floor which has been sanded and sealed. UTILITY ROOM / REAR HALL First Floor UPPER LANDING BEDROOM ONE This useful utility space currently accommodates an upright fridge freezer, and there is a full height cupboard for brooms etc. The cupboard also houses the electric switchgear. Plumbing connections for washer dryer, further shelving, hat and coat hooks. Laminate floor covering and part glazed door giving direct access to the rear garden. A stair formed of timber treads and risers, carpeted and with timber balustrade, links ground and first floors. A skylight provides natural light to the stairwell. Accessing both bedrooms and the shower room. Ceiling mounted smoke detector. 3.85m x 3.00m A good sized double room with double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Central heating radiator and fitted carpet.

5 BEDROOM TWO 2.85m x 3.00m A further double room, again with rear facing double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted carpet. SHOWER ROOM A good sized shower enclosure, provided with a Mira Energy shower and telescopic glazed shower screen. Vanity basin with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Electric towel rail. A velux window gives natural light and the shower room accesses a useful storage area within the front eves. Ceiling mounted down lighters, extractor fan.

6 EXTERNAL GARAGE There is a small attached garage, with access to same via an up and over door, the garage benefitting from electric light and power and providing the opportunity for the creation of a small but useful workshop. GARDENS There are good sized areas of garden ground to front and rear of the property, all enjoying a significant degree of privacy. The front garden in part slabbed for summer BBQ s, with a raised area behind an attractive sleeper wall, laid to grass with a colourful shrub border. The rear garden has been tastefully landscaped to incorporate areas laid to grass with a number of colourful shrubs and established fruit trees, the rear garden accommodating a useful timber built garden shed and log store, with raised decked area. The rear garden also accesses a picturesque stream which forms the boundary between this and an adjoining property.

7 MOVEABLES SERVICES ENTRY COUNCIL TAX VIEWING PRICE All fitted floor coverings and light fittings are included in the sale. The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity with drainage connected to the main sewer. By negotiation with the Selling Agents/owners. The property is within Council Tax Band B. By appointment through the Selling Agents or by contacting the owners on: Fixed Price 160,000. Offers are invited and should be submitted in the proper Scottish legal form to the Selling Agents at their Galashiels office (Ref AMcD) IMPORTANT NOTICE 1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, please ask for further information/verification. 2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase. 3. The photographs(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property which have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required. 4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. In particular, room measurements have been taken with a Sonic tape and, therefore, may be subject to a small margin of error. If such details are fundamental to a prospective purchaser, then he/she must rely on his/her own enquiries. 5. Where any reference is made to Planning Permissions or potential uses or to road proposals, such information is given by us in good faith. Prospective purchasers should, however, make their own enquires into such matters prior to purchase. 6. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property. 7. The foregoing particulars, while believed to be correct, are not warranted or guaranteed in any way, nor are any of the measurements, etc., warranted or guaranteed. 8. Persons wishing to be notified of the fixing of a closing date for offers should specifically register their interest as soon as possible with the Selling Solicitors, but the seller reserves the right to sell the subjects without having fixed a closing date and is not bound to accept the highest or any offer.

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