2 bed Flat For Sale £130,000
A delightful two-bedroom ground floor flat situated within an established residential area of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. This stylish and spacious flat offers well-proportioned accommodation totalling 735 square feet and benefits from having a generous size private garden. The property has been tastefully upgraded by the current owner with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom and is in immaculate decorative order throughout. Originally constructed in the 1970’s on the south side of Peebles, just a short walk away from the High Street with excellent local amenities, and beautiful riverside walks. This flat would make an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer or investment purchaser and early viewing is recommended.
Entered via a secure entry phone system into a communal hallway, the internal accommodation comprises; spacious entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation and there are three excellent storage cupboards. Enjoying an open outlook with a dual aspect with windows to the front and side of the property is the sitting room which is a lovely bright generous size room offering plenty of space for both lounge and dining furniture. Adjacent to the sitting room is the modern kitchen which is fitted with a range of stylish wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit and an electric hob. Integrated appliances include an eye level electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and a wine cooler, and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. There are two comfortable bright double bedrooms, one enjoying the open outlook with a window to the front of the property and the other with a window to the rear. Completing the accommodation is the fabulous and stylish bathroom comprising of a WC, vanity wash hand basin and a “p-shaped” panelled bath with electric shower over. The bathroom has an opaque window to the front allowing in the natural light.
Externally, there are private garden grounds to the front and side of the flat. The gardens are fully bound by timber fencing and are mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area.
Location:
The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 8,000. Peebles is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle taking full advantage of the fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding and golf facilities that the area has to offer. There is a swimming pool, and the Gytes Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of leisure activities to suit adults and children. Glentress Forest and its popular mountain biking routes are approximately 4 miles east of Peebles offering excellent biking facilities. For those who enjoy the creative arts, the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre showcases local and international musical and artistic talent throughout the year and there are a number of popular festivals throughout the year to include the week-long Beltane Festival which is steeped in the history of Peebles and follows a traditional format, an Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens and TweedLove Bike Festival, to name just a few. The High Street of Peebles has a wide selection of independent retailers and highly regarded restaurants as well as a number of high street favourites. The town also has a health centre, dentists, vets, banks and supermarkets as well as primary and secondary schools. Peebles is ideally situated within commuting distance of Edinburgh which can be reached by private or public transport. There is a frequent bus service running to and from Edinburgh as well as services for Biggar, Galashiels and nearby local towns. The A703 gives easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass for onward travel to many destinations and Edinburgh Airport for UK or overseas travel.
Viewings:
Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on .
Items to be Included:
All fitted carpets, blinds and fitted light fittings throughout the property and the washing machine will be included in the sale.
Services:
Main’s water and drainage. Main’s electricity. Electric Oil panel heating. Telephone with broadband connection. UPVC double glazed windows.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A. Amount payable for year 2021/2022 - £1,142.06. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
Home Report:
A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us to request a copy.
EPC Rating:
The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is E (44) with potential C (76).
Closing Date:
A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted. JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set, unless the property has been sold previously.
Important Note:
Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS. Telephone: , Fax . The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:
As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied with certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed. Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend at our office with their original documents. Please note, until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.” You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.
Sitting Room (18' 0'' x 10' 9'' (5.49m x 3.28m))
Kitchen (11' 8'' x 6' 8'' (3.56m x 2.03m))
Bedroom 1 (14' 11'' x 8' 5'' (4.55m x 2.57m))
Bedroom 2 (11' 8'' x 9' 4'' (3.56m x 2.84m))
Entered via a secure entry phone system into a communal hallway, the internal accommodation comprises; spacious entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation and there are three excellent storage cupboards. Enjoying an open outlook with a dual aspect with windows to the front and side of the property is the sitting room which is a lovely bright generous size room offering plenty of space for both lounge and dining furniture. Adjacent to the sitting room is the modern kitchen which is fitted with a range of stylish wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit and an electric hob. Integrated appliances include an eye level electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and a wine cooler, and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. There are two comfortable bright double bedrooms, one enjoying the open outlook with a window to the front of the property and the other with a window to the rear. Completing the accommodation is the fabulous and stylish bathroom comprising of a WC, vanity wash hand basin and a “p-shaped” panelled bath with electric shower over. The bathroom has an opaque window to the front allowing in the natural light.
Externally, there are private garden grounds to the front and side of the flat. The gardens are fully bound by timber fencing and are mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area.
Location:
The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 8,000. Peebles is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle taking full advantage of the fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding and golf facilities that the area has to offer. There is a swimming pool, and the Gytes Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of leisure activities to suit adults and children. Glentress Forest and its popular mountain biking routes are approximately 4 miles east of Peebles offering excellent biking facilities. For those who enjoy the creative arts, the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre showcases local and international musical and artistic talent throughout the year and there are a number of popular festivals throughout the year to include the week-long Beltane Festival which is steeped in the history of Peebles and follows a traditional format, an Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens and TweedLove Bike Festival, to name just a few. The High Street of Peebles has a wide selection of independent retailers and highly regarded restaurants as well as a number of high street favourites. The town also has a health centre, dentists, vets, banks and supermarkets as well as primary and secondary schools. Peebles is ideally situated within commuting distance of Edinburgh which can be reached by private or public transport. There is a frequent bus service running to and from Edinburgh as well as services for Biggar, Galashiels and nearby local towns. The A703 gives easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass for onward travel to many destinations and Edinburgh Airport for UK or overseas travel.
Viewings:
Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on .
Items to be Included:
All fitted carpets, blinds and fitted light fittings throughout the property and the washing machine will be included in the sale.
Services:
Main’s water and drainage. Main’s electricity. Electric Oil panel heating. Telephone with broadband connection. UPVC double glazed windows.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A. Amount payable for year 2021/2022 - £1,142.06. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
Home Report:
A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us to request a copy.
EPC Rating:
The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is E (44) with potential C (76).
Closing Date:
A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted. JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set, unless the property has been sold previously.
Important Note:
Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS. Telephone: , Fax . The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:
As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied with certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed. Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend at our office with their original documents. Please note, until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.” You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.
Sitting Room (18' 0'' x 10' 9'' (5.49m x 3.28m))
Kitchen (11' 8'' x 6' 8'' (3.56m x 2.03m))
Bedroom 1 (14' 11'' x 8' 5'' (4.55m x 2.57m))
Bedroom 2 (11' 8'' x 9' 4'' (3.56m x 2.84m))
