House For Sale £220,000
A charming two-bedroom semi-detached house built in the 1990’s situated within a highly desirable residential development located on the edge of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. In good decorative order throughout, the house offers accommodation totalling 582 square feet over two floors and benefits from having a an upgraded kitchen and bathroom, a mature private, and enclosed rear garden, and a large driveway to the side. Approximately just a twenty-minute walk from the bustling town centre, close to Priorsford primary school, and serviced by the local bus route, this property would appeal to a wide range of buyers and early viewing is highly advised.
The internal accommodation comprises; entrance hallway leading in to a bright, and relaxing sitting room which is a good size and features a spindled staircase to the upper floor with a storage cupboard below. Open to the sitting room is the stylish open-plan dining kitchen fitted with a range of modern wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and hob with extractor above, whilst space and services are provided for a washing machine and a fridge freezer. The dining area provides the perfect space for entertaining whilst enjoying views over the rear garden via French doors. On the first floor there is a hallway landing which gives access to two double bedrooms, one positioned to the front, and one to the rear, both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is the modern bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with mixer shower over. There is rear facing opaque window, and stylish tiling finishes the contemporary look.
Externally, there are private gardens to the front, side, and rear of the house. The open style garden to the front is mainly laid lawn with planted borders, whilst a large chipped, and paved driveway to the side provides off street parking for two/three vehicles. The private and fully enclosed rear garden enjoys an area laid to lawn, both ground level, and raised bedding areas, whilst a paved patio area provides a lovely space for enjoying alfresco dining in the summer months. The garden is fully bound by timber fencing, and there are two timber sheds providing excellent outdoor storage space.
Location:
The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000. 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 four 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.
Services:
Main’s water and drainage. Main’s electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC and timber double glazed windows. Telephone and fibre broadband connection.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings and blinds throughout the property will be included in the sale.
Development Factor:
The communal areas of the development are managed by Greenbelt Company with an annual factoring charge of £245 payable in 2021/2022.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category D, with an annual charge of £1,769.97 payable for the year 2022/2023. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
Viewing Arrangements:
Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on .
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 C (72) with potential B (88).
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 (15' 4'' x 8' 8'' (4.67m x 2.64m))
Kitchen (12' 3'' x 8' 0'' (3.73m x 2.44m))
Bedroom 1 (10' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.05m x 2.44m))
Bedroom 2 (10' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.05m x 2.44m))
The internal accommodation comprises; entrance hallway leading in to a bright, and relaxing sitting room which is a good size and features a spindled staircase to the upper floor with a storage cupboard below. Open to the sitting room is the stylish open-plan dining kitchen fitted with a range of modern wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and hob with extractor above, whilst space and services are provided for a washing machine and a fridge freezer. The dining area provides the perfect space for entertaining whilst enjoying views over the rear garden via French doors. On the first floor there is a hallway landing which gives access to two double bedrooms, one positioned to the front, and one to the rear, both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is the modern bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with mixer shower over. There is rear facing opaque window, and stylish tiling finishes the contemporary look.
Externally, there are private gardens to the front, side, and rear of the house. The open style garden to the front is mainly laid lawn with planted borders, whilst a large chipped, and paved driveway to the side provides off street parking for two/three vehicles. The private and fully enclosed rear garden enjoys an area laid to lawn, both ground level, and raised bedding areas, whilst a paved patio area provides a lovely space for enjoying alfresco dining in the summer months. The garden is fully bound by timber fencing, and there are two timber sheds providing excellent outdoor storage space.
Location:
The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000. 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 four 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.
Services:
Main’s water and drainage. Main’s electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC and timber double glazed windows. Telephone and fibre broadband connection.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings and blinds throughout the property will be included in the sale.
Development Factor:
The communal areas of the development are managed by Greenbelt Company with an annual factoring charge of £245 payable in 2021/2022.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category D, with an annual charge of £1,769.97 payable for the year 2022/2023. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
Viewing Arrangements:
Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on .
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 C (72) with potential B (88).
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 (15' 4'' x 8' 8'' (4.67m x 2.64m))
Kitchen (12' 3'' x 8' 0'' (3.73m x 2.44m))
Bedroom 1 (10' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.05m x 2.44m))
Bedroom 2 (10' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.05m x 2.44m))
