We are delighted to present for sale this spacious three bedroom family home forming the upper two floors of Altonbank, on Weensland Road. Presented for sale in very good order with large bright rooms and private garden to the rear. The property boasts many traditional features such as high ceilings, intricate cornicing and deep timber skirtings as well as a lovely stained glass window feature above the front door. The property is both well appointed and versatile and benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. The garden to the rear is a mixture of lawn, shrubbed borders, greenhouse and garden shed and is very well maintained.
Hawick Town
Known for many years as The Queen of the Borders, and situated at the confluence of the Rivers Slitrig and Teviot, Hawick is the largest of the Border towns. Frequent winners of national floral awards, and famous world-wide for it's quality knitwear, Hawick is part of The Cashmere Trail and is the major centre for the industry in the Borders. There is a good range of shops, primary and secondary schooling. Hawick boasts the award winning Wilton Lodge Park which lies on the River Teviot, extending to some 107 acres, with many walks, recreational facilities, walled garden, Hawick Museum and Scott Gallery. The town is also famous for rugby, and has the benefit of a range of sporting and Leisure Centre facilities including many fine golf courses throughout the area. Many events are held in the town during the year, including the annual Common Riding.
Hawick Distances
Selkirk 12 miles, Jedburgh 14 miles, Kelso 21 miles, Galashiels 18 miles, Melrose 19 miles, Newtown St Boswells 19 miles, Carlisle 44 miles, Edinburgh 55 miles, Newcastle 60 miles
The A7 provides a through-route to Edinburgh and south to Carlisle and the M6. Rail links are available at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Carlisle, Tweedbank and Edinburgh. The nearest International Airports are located in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The Property
This is a great family starter home set over two floors with large dining kitchen, living room, double bedroom and bathroom on the first level and two further double bedrooms and shower room on the upper level. There is plenty of space for home working should this be required with the downstairs bedroom both versatile and flexible in use. The property has retained some lovely traditional features and the views from the upper level are beautiful. Viewing is recommended to fully appreciate.
Entrance Hall
The property is entered via solid timber door into the porch which is fully double glazed. Access to the property via timber door into the entrance vestibule. Stained glass window over the doorway is a lovely feature. Large storage cupboard. Carpet flooring. Electric meter and switch gear at high level. Ceiling light. Carpeted stairs to hallway. The hallway has two ceiling lights, smoke alarm and central heating radiator. Intricate cornicing to ceiling and deep timber skirtings. Large storage cupboard with a range of coathooks and provides good storage. Under stairs storage also. Access to dining kitchen, living room, double bedroom and bathroom. Carpeted turning stairs to upper level. Telephone point.
Sitting Room (5.00 x 3.94 (16'4" x 12'11"))
Lovely bright room located to the front of the property with large double glazed windows providing lovely views. Deep timber skirtings and cornicing to ceiling. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet flooring. Central heating radiator. The main focal point of the room is the timber fire surround with marble back and hearth and gas fire set upon. TV aerial point. Recessed display area with cupboard below housing the gas meter.
Dining Kitchen
Located to the rear with two large double glazed windows providing lovely views. Large room with high ceilings and cornicing to ceiling. Carpet flooring in the dining area with ample space for dining table and chairs. Glazed ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Ample floor and wall mounted units with marble effect work surfaces. The combination gas boiler is located in a unit in here. Space and plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker and under counter fridge. Ceiling pulley. Single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled to the splashback areas in a neutral tile. Vinyl flooring in the kitchen.
Double Bedroom (3.93 x 3.22 (12'10" x 10'6"))
Large double bedroom located to the front of the property with large double glazed windows. Could be used for a variety of purposes. Decorated in neutral patterned wallpaper with carpet flooring. Cornicing to ceiling. Central heating radiator and ceiling light. Full range of built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors provide a good range of hanging and shelving.
Bathroom (3.08 x 2.29 (10'1" x 7'6"))
Located to the rear with a double glazed window. Comprises of 3pc white suite of wash hand basin, WC and bath with shower run off the boiler located over the bath. Tile effect vinyl flooring. Tiled around the bathing area in a neutral tile. Central heating radiator. Cornicing to ceiling and ceiling light.
Upper Level
Accessed via carpeted turning staircase with handrail to the upper landing. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet flooring. Smoke alarm, ceiling light and skylight. Built in cupboard provides good storage and a water tank.
Double Bedroom (5.09 x 3.28 (16'8" x 10'9"))
Double room located to the rear of the property with double glazed window providing lovely views. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet flooring, central heating radiator and ceiling light. Large storage room off this bedroom with light and skylight. A second large storage cupboard with hanging and shelving.
Double Bedroom (3.65 x 3.33 (11'11" x 10'11"))
Located to the front with large double glazed window providing beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Decorated in blue with carpet flooring. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Built in large cupboard and smaller one also.
Shower Room (1.57 x 1.81 (5'1" x 5'11"))
Located to the rear with a double glazed window. Comprises of 2pc suite of shower enclosure with chrome shower run off the boiler and WC. Aqua paneling to the shower enclosure. Central heating radiator and ceiling light. Carpet flooring.
Sales And Other Information
Fixtures And Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings and light fittings included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.