2 bed Flat For Sale £145,000
A fantastic traditional stone built two-bedroom plus box room first floor flat positioned within a historic building dating back to the 1890’s situated in the heart of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Enjoying an excellent location just off the bustling high street with an array of local amenities, this well-proportioned property offers spacious accommodation totalling an impressive 1067 square feet. In need of slight modernisation, the property allows the new owner to design and configure an interior of choice making the property their own. With a central location, and an abundance of space and opportunities, this property is sure to prove popular and early viewing is highly advised.
Accessed via an internal shared stairwell, the charming internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation and three storage cupboards. The bright and relaxing sitting room enjoys a dual aspect windows providing views over both the Eastgate and Northgate whilst featuring original ornate cornicing, recessed shelving, and a stone fire surround. The open plan Kitchen, dining, family room is of an extremely generous size and allows ample space for both dining and lounge furniture. The kitchen area is fitted with both wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Space and services are provided for a cooker, washing machine, under counter fridge and freezer, and a dishwasher. There are two comfortable double bedrooms, one positioned to the front and one to the side, with a further single bedroom featuring an internal window into the hallway, which could equally be used as a separate home study. Completing the accommodation is a large bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath shower over.
Externally; Although there are no gardens with the property, there is an array of parks, riverside walks, and leisure facilities on the doorstep. Parking is available on surrounding streets, St Michael’s Bank, or nearby in the East Station public car park which is free of charge Sunday to Friday.
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.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, blinds and curtains throughout, and all kitchen appliances will be included in the sale of the property.
Services:
Main’s electricity. Main’s gas fired central heating. Main’s water and drainage. Telephone with broadband connection. Windows are of a mixed style consisting of single and secondary glazed timber units.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category C. Amount payable for year 2022/2023 - £1,573.31. 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 (69) 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 (13' 3'' x 12' 3'' (4.04m x 3.73m))
Kitchen/Dining Room (18' 0'' x 17' 0'' (5.49m x 5.18m))
Bedroom 1 (16' 8'' x 11' 11'' (5.08m x 3.63m))
Bedroom 2 (12' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.81m x 2.72m))
Box Room (9' 8'' x 7' 7'' (2.95m x 2.31m))
Accessed via an internal shared stairwell, the charming internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation and three storage cupboards. The bright and relaxing sitting room enjoys a dual aspect windows providing views over both the Eastgate and Northgate whilst featuring original ornate cornicing, recessed shelving, and a stone fire surround. The open plan Kitchen, dining, family room is of an extremely generous size and allows ample space for both dining and lounge furniture. The kitchen area is fitted with both wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Space and services are provided for a cooker, washing machine, under counter fridge and freezer, and a dishwasher. There are two comfortable double bedrooms, one positioned to the front and one to the side, with a further single bedroom featuring an internal window into the hallway, which could equally be used as a separate home study. Completing the accommodation is a large bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath shower over.
Externally; Although there are no gardens with the property, there is an array of parks, riverside walks, and leisure facilities on the doorstep. Parking is available on surrounding streets, St Michael’s Bank, or nearby in the East Station public car park which is free of charge Sunday to Friday.
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.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, blinds and curtains throughout, and all kitchen appliances will be included in the sale of the property.
Services:
Main’s electricity. Main’s gas fired central heating. Main’s water and drainage. Telephone with broadband connection. Windows are of a mixed style consisting of single and secondary glazed timber units.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category C. Amount payable for year 2022/2023 - £1,573.31. 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 (69) 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 (13' 3'' x 12' 3'' (4.04m x 3.73m))
Kitchen/Dining Room (18' 0'' x 17' 0'' (5.49m x 5.18m))
Bedroom 1 (16' 8'' x 11' 11'' (5.08m x 3.63m))
Bedroom 2 (12' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.81m x 2.72m))
Box Room (9' 8'' x 7' 7'' (2.95m x 2.31m))
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