1 bed Flat For Sale £105,000
A charming traditional stone built one-bedroom main door ground floor flat occupying a pleasant position within the conservation area in the picturesque Borders town of Innerleithen. Built in the 1870’s, this delightful property offers accommodation totalling 479 square feet and is presented in excellent order throughout. With a desirable location close to an array of local amenities, this flat would make an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer, those looking for a holiday home, or an investment purchaser, and early viewing comes highly recommended.
With a contemporary décor throughout, the internal accommodation comprises; entrance vestibule which leads through to a welcoming sitting room with a recessed exposed stone feature wall and a front facing window enjoying a leafy outlook over Leithen Water and Pirn wood. Positioned to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop surface incorporating a stainless steel sink unit positioned below one of two rear facing windows. Integrated appliances include a gas hob and an electric oven with cooker hood above, whilst space and services are provided for a washing machine and a fridge freezer. The kitchen benefits from a having a breakfast bar area ideal for informal dining, and an external door giving access out to the rear. There is a comfortable double bedroom which features a generous walk-in storage cupboard, and a window overlooking the rear gardens. Completing the accommodation is the stylish, fully tiled modern shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit, and a large enclosed shower unit.
Externally, there are areas of private garden ground to the front and rear of the property. Bound by timber fencing and an iron gate, the front garden is laid with decorative chips, and a paved patio area . At rear of the building, there is a communal garden and an area of private garden ground just a few meters away from the property which can be accessed via a shared pathway from the kitchen. The private garden area is mainly laid to lawn, whilst a patio area provides the perfect space for a alfresco dining in the summer months. There is a timber garden shed providing excellent external storage, and the garden is fully bound by timber fencing. Unrestricted parking is available on-street to the front of the property.
Location:
Situated in the picturesque and charming Borders town of Innerleithen, the main Border towns are easily reached while Edinburgh lies approximately thirty miles to the North. The town offers a good range of local shopping, medical centre, post office, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a primary school which also provides education at nursery level. The neighbouring town of Peebles offers further facilities including the local High School, Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets, swimming pool and leisure centre. Lying in the heart of the picturesque Tweed Valley, the town of Innerleithen makes both an ideal commuter choice and a central base for indulging in the various activities available nearby such as golf, fishing, hill walking and horse riding, not to mention the world-renowned mountain biking centres of Innerleithen and Glentress being on the doorstep. In addition, Innerleithen and the wider area of the Borders has a thriving Arts Community, with many Art Galleries and a wide variety of arts and crafts activities for all ages. There is a multi-screen cinema in nearby Galashiels and there are a number of local theatre and music groups, notably St Ronan’s Silver Band and Tweeddale Pipe Band.
Services:
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC sash and case style double-glazed windows. Telephone and broadband connection.
Items to be included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, blinds and curtains throughout will be included in the sale of the property.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A. Amount payable for year 2022/2023 - £1,179.98. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
Viewing:
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 D (67) 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 (12' 2'' x 11' 4'' (3.71m x 3.45m))
Kitchen (11' 6'' x 8' 5'' (3.51m x 2.57m))
Bedroom (12' 2'' x 7' 11'' (3.71m x 2.41m))
With a contemporary décor throughout, the internal accommodation comprises; entrance vestibule which leads through to a welcoming sitting room with a recessed exposed stone feature wall and a front facing window enjoying a leafy outlook over Leithen Water and Pirn wood. Positioned to the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop surface incorporating a stainless steel sink unit positioned below one of two rear facing windows. Integrated appliances include a gas hob and an electric oven with cooker hood above, whilst space and services are provided for a washing machine and a fridge freezer. The kitchen benefits from a having a breakfast bar area ideal for informal dining, and an external door giving access out to the rear. There is a comfortable double bedroom which features a generous walk-in storage cupboard, and a window overlooking the rear gardens. Completing the accommodation is the stylish, fully tiled modern shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit, and a large enclosed shower unit.
Externally, there are areas of private garden ground to the front and rear of the property. Bound by timber fencing and an iron gate, the front garden is laid with decorative chips, and a paved patio area . At rear of the building, there is a communal garden and an area of private garden ground just a few meters away from the property which can be accessed via a shared pathway from the kitchen. The private garden area is mainly laid to lawn, whilst a patio area provides the perfect space for a alfresco dining in the summer months. There is a timber garden shed providing excellent external storage, and the garden is fully bound by timber fencing. Unrestricted parking is available on-street to the front of the property.
Location:
Situated in the picturesque and charming Borders town of Innerleithen, the main Border towns are easily reached while Edinburgh lies approximately thirty miles to the North. The town offers a good range of local shopping, medical centre, post office, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a primary school which also provides education at nursery level. The neighbouring town of Peebles offers further facilities including the local High School, Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets, swimming pool and leisure centre. Lying in the heart of the picturesque Tweed Valley, the town of Innerleithen makes both an ideal commuter choice and a central base for indulging in the various activities available nearby such as golf, fishing, hill walking and horse riding, not to mention the world-renowned mountain biking centres of Innerleithen and Glentress being on the doorstep. In addition, Innerleithen and the wider area of the Borders has a thriving Arts Community, with many Art Galleries and a wide variety of arts and crafts activities for all ages. There is a multi-screen cinema in nearby Galashiels and there are a number of local theatre and music groups, notably St Ronan’s Silver Band and Tweeddale Pipe Band.
Services:
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC sash and case style double-glazed windows. Telephone and broadband connection.
Items to be included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, blinds and curtains throughout will be included in the sale of the property.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A. Amount payable for year 2022/2023 - £1,179.98. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:
Viewing:
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 D (67) 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 (12' 2'' x 11' 4'' (3.71m x 3.45m))
Kitchen (11' 6'' x 8' 5'' (3.51m x 2.57m))
Bedroom (12' 2'' x 7' 11'' (3.71m x 2.41m))
