House For Sale £430,000
A fabulous detached four-bedroom modern family house occupying a pleasant and peaceful position within a highly desirable development on the edge of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Built by Taylor Wimpey in 2015 as their Silkwood house style, the property offers comfortable accommodation totalling an impressive 1,873 square feet over two floors including a double integral garage. With a layout perfect for modern family living, both Priorsford Primary School and Peebles High School just a short walk away and serviced by the local bus route to the excellent amenities within the town centre, this property is sure to prove popular and early viewing comes highly advised.
Tastefully decorated throughout, the well-presented internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hallway giving access to a guest cloakroom with WC, and a staircase to the upper floor with that all important storage cupboard below. The bright, spacious, and relaxing sitting room features a large front facing bay window enjoying an open outlook overlooking Kittlegairy Park. French doors from the sitting room lead through to the formal dining room which provides the perfect space for family meals and entertaining friends. The dining room opens up to the fabulous garden room which boasts of all round windows and French doors allowing views and access out the private rear garden. Accessed via the hallway, the kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of contemporary two-tone wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Integrated appliances include an eye level double electric oven, gas hob, extractor fan, fridge freezer, and a dishwasher. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful utility room with matching base units incorporating space and services for a washing machine, whilst an external door gives access out to the side of the property, and an internal door gives access into the double garage. On the first floor, there is a bright and airy gallery hallway landing giving access to all accommodation, a useful airing cupboard, and a ceiling hatch giving access to the loft space. The generous master bedroom features a large front facing bay window, generous fitted wardrobes, and a private en-suite shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and an enclosed shower unit. There are three further double bedrooms, two positioned to the rear, and another to the front, to which two feature fitted wardrobes. Completing the accommodation of this stylish family home is the modern bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with mixer shower over. An opaque window to the rear allows in the natural light.
Externally, there are private gardens to the front, side, and rear of the property. The open style front garden has an area laid to lawn, planted shrubbery, and a monobloc driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles which leads to a double integral garage with double up and over doors. A gated pathway to the side of the property leads round to the private and enclosed rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn, the private southwest facing rear garden also enjoys a paved patio area, allowing the perfect space for alfresco dining and entertaining in the summer months. The rear garden is fully bound and enclosed by timber fencing.
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 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.
Services:
Main’s water and drainage. Main’s electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone and fibre broadband connection.
Development Factor:
The communal areas of the development are managed by Scottish Woodlands Trust with an annual factoring charge of £240 payable in 2021/2022.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, blinds and light fittings throughout the house will be included in the sale.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category G, with an annual charge of £3,326.65 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 B (81) with potential B (89).
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' 4'' x 13' 1'' (5.59m x 3.99m))
Dining Room (13' 1'' x 9' 0'' (3.99m x 2.74m))
Garden Room (15' 10'' x 10' 4'' (4.83m x 3.15m))
Kitchen (11' 6'' x 11' 4'' (3.51m x 3.45m))
Utility Room (8' 7'' x 7' 5'' (2.62m x 2.26m))
Bedroom 1 (13' 10'' x 12' 9'' (4.22m x 3.89m))
Bedroom 2 (12' 2'' x 9' 5'' (3.71m x 2.87m))
Bedroom 3 (10' 5'' x 8' 8'' (3.17m x 2.64m))
Bedroom 4 (11' 2'' x 8' 9'' (3.40m x 2.67m))
Tastefully decorated throughout, the well-presented internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hallway giving access to a guest cloakroom with WC, and a staircase to the upper floor with that all important storage cupboard below. The bright, spacious, and relaxing sitting room features a large front facing bay window enjoying an open outlook overlooking Kittlegairy Park. French doors from the sitting room lead through to the formal dining room which provides the perfect space for family meals and entertaining friends. The dining room opens up to the fabulous garden room which boasts of all round windows and French doors allowing views and access out the private rear garden. Accessed via the hallway, the kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of contemporary two-tone wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Integrated appliances include an eye level double electric oven, gas hob, extractor fan, fridge freezer, and a dishwasher. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful utility room with matching base units incorporating space and services for a washing machine, whilst an external door gives access out to the side of the property, and an internal door gives access into the double garage. On the first floor, there is a bright and airy gallery hallway landing giving access to all accommodation, a useful airing cupboard, and a ceiling hatch giving access to the loft space. The generous master bedroom features a large front facing bay window, generous fitted wardrobes, and a private en-suite shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and an enclosed shower unit. There are three further double bedrooms, two positioned to the rear, and another to the front, to which two feature fitted wardrobes. Completing the accommodation of this stylish family home is the modern bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with mixer shower over. An opaque window to the rear allows in the natural light.
Externally, there are private gardens to the front, side, and rear of the property. The open style front garden has an area laid to lawn, planted shrubbery, and a monobloc driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles which leads to a double integral garage with double up and over doors. A gated pathway to the side of the property leads round to the private and enclosed rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn, the private southwest facing rear garden also enjoys a paved patio area, allowing the perfect space for alfresco dining and entertaining in the summer months. The rear garden is fully bound and enclosed by timber fencing.
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 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.
Services:
Main’s water and drainage. Main’s electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone and fibre broadband connection.
Development Factor:
The communal areas of the development are managed by Scottish Woodlands Trust with an annual factoring charge of £240 payable in 2021/2022.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, blinds and light fittings throughout the house will be included in the sale.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category G, with an annual charge of £3,326.65 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 B (81) with potential B (89).
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' 4'' x 13' 1'' (5.59m x 3.99m))
Dining Room (13' 1'' x 9' 0'' (3.99m x 2.74m))
Garden Room (15' 10'' x 10' 4'' (4.83m x 3.15m))
Kitchen (11' 6'' x 11' 4'' (3.51m x 3.45m))
Utility Room (8' 7'' x 7' 5'' (2.62m x 2.26m))
Bedroom 1 (13' 10'' x 12' 9'' (4.22m x 3.89m))
Bedroom 2 (12' 2'' x 9' 5'' (3.71m x 2.87m))
Bedroom 3 (10' 5'' x 8' 8'' (3.17m x 2.64m))
Bedroom 4 (11' 2'' x 8' 9'' (3.40m x 2.67m))
