House For Sale £400,000
A wonderful four-bedroom modern detached house with single integral garage occupying a pleasant position within a highly desirable development on the southern side of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Well-presented throughout, the property has been tastefully extended on both ground and first floor levels offering well-proportioned accommodation totalling an impressive 1,452 square feet over two floors including the single garage. With a versatile internal layout, both Priorsford Primary School, and Peebles High School just a short walk away, and serviced by the local bus route, this fantastic property is sure to prove popular and early viewing comes highly recommended.
The spacious internal accommodation comprises; entrance vestibule giving access to a guest WC and leading through to a welcoming inner hallway with staircase to the upper floor and a generous storage cupboard below. The sitting room enjoys a large window overlooking the front garden and features French doors leading into the extended dining and family room. The dining area has a side facing window, can be accessed directly from the kitchen, and allows ample space for a dining table and chairs providing the perfect space for entertaining. The family area boasts a dual aspect with windows and patio doors offering views over the fantastic private rear garden. Positioned to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of 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 dishwasher and a fridge freezer. Open to the kitchen through an archway is a useful utility room fitted with matching units providing further storage incorporating space and services for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room also has an internal door giving access into the garage, and an external door providing access out to the private garden. On the upper floor there is a light and airy hallway landing with an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, and a useful storage cupboard. The master bedroom enjoys a front facing window with views over Whitehaugh Park and features fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, two comfortable double bedrooms, one positioned to the front which forms part of the first-floor extension, and the other to the rear, both benefit from fitted wardrobes, and a single bedroom located to the front which could equally be used as a separate home study if required. There is a modern shower room which completes the first-floor extension, whilst a family bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath completes the accommodation.
Externally, there are private garden grounds to the front side, and rear of the property. The open style front garden is mainly laid to decorative chips incorporating a driveway providing off street parking leading to a single integral garage which benefiting from power and light. A paved pathway to the side of the property leads round to the south facing private and enclosed rear garden. Beautifully landscaped, the rear garden enjoys areas laid to decorative chips surrounded by mature planters and rockeries, whilst a feature semi-circular patio area provides the perfect space for alfresco dining in the summer months. The garden is fully bound by timber fencing and a timber shed provides 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 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:
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC 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.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category E, with an annual charge of £2,281.69 payable for the year 2022/2023. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
EPC Rating:
The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is C (73) with potential B (85).
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.
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 (14' 6'' x 12' 2'' (4.42m x 3.71m))
Family Room / Dining Room (23' 7'' x 8' 2'' (7.19m x 2.49m))
Kitchen (10' 8'' x 7' 4'' (3.25m x 2.24m))
Bedroom 1 (10' 8'' x 9' 5'' (3.25m x 2.87m))
Bedroom 2 (16' 2'' x 8' 6'' (4.93m x 2.59m))
Bedroom 3 (9' 5'' x 7' 3'' (2.87m x 2.21m))
Bedroom 4 (7' 8'' x 6' 2'' (2.34m x 1.88m))
Garage (17' 6'' x 8' 5'' (5.33m x 2.57m))
The spacious internal accommodation comprises; entrance vestibule giving access to a guest WC and leading through to a welcoming inner hallway with staircase to the upper floor and a generous storage cupboard below. The sitting room enjoys a large window overlooking the front garden and features French doors leading into the extended dining and family room. The dining area has a side facing window, can be accessed directly from the kitchen, and allows ample space for a dining table and chairs providing the perfect space for entertaining. The family area boasts a dual aspect with windows and patio doors offering views over the fantastic private rear garden. Positioned to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of 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 dishwasher and a fridge freezer. Open to the kitchen through an archway is a useful utility room fitted with matching units providing further storage incorporating space and services for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility room also has an internal door giving access into the garage, and an external door providing access out to the private garden. On the upper floor there is a light and airy hallway landing with an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, and a useful storage cupboard. The master bedroom enjoys a front facing window with views over Whitehaugh Park and features fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, two comfortable double bedrooms, one positioned to the front which forms part of the first-floor extension, and the other to the rear, both benefit from fitted wardrobes, and a single bedroom located to the front which could equally be used as a separate home study if required. There is a modern shower room which completes the first-floor extension, whilst a family bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin and a panelled bath completes the accommodation.
Externally, there are private garden grounds to the front side, and rear of the property. The open style front garden is mainly laid to decorative chips incorporating a driveway providing off street parking leading to a single integral garage which benefiting from power and light. A paved pathway to the side of the property leads round to the south facing private and enclosed rear garden. Beautifully landscaped, the rear garden enjoys areas laid to decorative chips surrounded by mature planters and rockeries, whilst a feature semi-circular patio area provides the perfect space for alfresco dining in the summer months. The garden is fully bound by timber fencing and a timber shed provides 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 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:
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC 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.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category E, with an annual charge of £2,281.69 payable for the year 2022/2023. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
EPC Rating:
The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is C (73) with potential B (85).
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.
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 (14' 6'' x 12' 2'' (4.42m x 3.71m))
Family Room / Dining Room (23' 7'' x 8' 2'' (7.19m x 2.49m))
Kitchen (10' 8'' x 7' 4'' (3.25m x 2.24m))
Bedroom 1 (10' 8'' x 9' 5'' (3.25m x 2.87m))
Bedroom 2 (16' 2'' x 8' 6'' (4.93m x 2.59m))
Bedroom 3 (9' 5'' x 7' 3'' (2.87m x 2.21m))
Bedroom 4 (7' 8'' x 6' 2'' (2.34m x 1.88m))
Garage (17' 6'' x 8' 5'' (5.33m x 2.57m))
