Situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders, the
flourishing town of Galashiels undoubtedly offers
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the most extensive range of amenities in the
area, with an excellent variety of shops,
supermarkets, pre-school, primary and secondary
schooling, and superb sporting, leisure and
recreational facilities. The Heriot-Watt Scottish
Borders Campus has a thriving student
community, and there is a good selection of
restaurants and bars in the town and surrounding
area. Galashiels is easily commutable to
Edinburgh via the A7 or A68 trunk roads, and
airports are located at Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The east coast main line runs from Berwick Upon
Tweed, and The Borders Railway which opened in
September 2015 provides a direct service to
Edinburgh in approximately 1 hour from
Galashiels and nearby Tweedbank.
On a broader note, the Scottish Borders region
offers a quality of life that is second to none and
in an area of 1800 square miles there is certainly
plenty of space to enjoy our beautiful unspoilt
countryside and individual towns. Leave the
congestion and overpricing behind and discover
for yourself what a fantastic place the Borders is
to live, work and play.
Home to world class activities and attractions,
the area is popular with visitors who come to
enjoy mountain biking at Glentress, salmon
fishing on the Tweed, walking in our hills and
forests or diving off the Berwickshire coast. The
area is also known for its spectacular Common
Ridings, when whole communities come together
to celebrate each town’s individual heritage and
to cheer on hundreds of horses and riders every
summer. The Borders is also a heartland of rugby
in Scotland, with the names of our local towns
being synonymous with the game and of course
Melrose being the original home of rugby sevens.
From our historic towns to rural villages,
wherever you go you will be struck by the warmth
of the welcome in our communities and the real
pride people have in living in this wonderful part
of the world. With good transport links, an
excellent education system and stunning
countryside, we encourage purchasers from out
with the area that a move to the Scottish Borders
really could be the best move of their lives.
DESCRIPTION
A fantastic business opportunity has come up in
the highly sought-after town centre of Galashiels.
This thriving and profitable 6 bedroom Guest
House located in the beautiful Scottish Borders
town a stones throw away from. This charming
and well-maintained property has been operating
as a successful B&B for many years and is ideally
situated for guests to explore the surrounding
countryside, attractions, and historic sites.
Monorene is believed to be constructed in the
1800’s. The property is of traditional stone
construction under a roof clad in slate. The
property has been extended to the north corner
providing extra living accommodation. The
extension is of cavity construction with rendered
elevations and flat roof with felt coverings. The
town centre elevations conceal a well-maintained
patio and parking area to the rear with the
parking being accessed from the A7 Ladhope Vale
which runs parallel to Stirling Street. There is a
newly laid patio area to the front behind a
traditional wrought iron fence and sandstone
wall. The ground floor offers potential to reconfigure the accommodation opening up a
wider range of possibilities which may include
additional living/ guest house accommodation or
returning the property to a solely residential
dwelling.
With six individually decorated and spacious
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guest rooms, 4 of which have their own en-suite
bathroom and 2 have and share a separate
shower room. This guest house offers a
comfortable and memorable stay for guests. The
rooms are tastefully furnished with high-quality
bedding, comfortable seating, and modern
amenities such as flat-screen TVs, Wifi and tea/
coffee-making facilities.
The owners living accommodation has a separate
private entrance and includes a bright and airy
living room, a fully-equipped kitchen which can
be used for bed and breakfast having a serving
hatch into guests spacious dining room, a large
double bedroom with ensuite and sizable utility
room set up as the laundry room for the guest
house. The property also benefits from ample
storage space, including an attic.
In addition to its excellent location in the heart of
Galashiels, this Guest House is ideally situated
for guests to explore the Scottish Borders. The
town is just a short distance from the stunning
Border Abbeys, the historic town of Melrose, and
the magnificent Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford
House. The area is also renowned for its walking
and cycling routes, fishing opportunities, and
golf courses.
The business has an excellent reputation and
benefits from a high level of repeat business and
positive reviews. The owners have built up a loyal
customer base over the years, and the business
has been consistently profitable, with strong
revenue and profit margins.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey business in a thriving tourist location, with
excellent potential for growth and expansion.
With its fantastic reputation, excellent location,
and well-maintained property, this bed and
breakfast is ready for a new owner to take over
and continue its success.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity -
contact us today to arrange a viewing and take
the first step towards owning this charming bed
and breakfast in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule, entrance
hallway, dining/breakfast room, guest living
room, kitchen, utility room, rear hallway/ office
area, bedroom with en-suite.
First floor: Split level landing with 3 bedrooms to
the front and 2 en-suites. To the east wing there
are 3 bedrooms with 1 en-suite. To the west wing
there is an en-suite bedroom and a shared
shower room.
Gardens:
Well maintained gardens front and rear both low
maintenance secure patio areas. Off street
parking for several cars to the rear.
SATELLITE NAVIGATION
For those with Satellite Navigation the Post Code for Monorene is TD1 1BY
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale will be included
in the sale price.
SERVICES
Mains water , gas, electricity and drainage.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Scottish Borders Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6
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COUNCIL TAX
Monorene owners accommodation is assessed to Council Tax Band A and
the Guesthouse accommodation is apportioned to £4,100 effective from 1st
April 2017.
Rights, Easements & Outgoings
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way,
whether public or private, and any existing or proposed wayleaves,
easements, servitude rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind,
whether referred to in these particulars or not. The property is sold subject
to the rights of public access under The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves on all such
matters.
STATUTORY DESIGNATIONS
There are no known special landscape designations, scheduled
monuments, listings or other prejudicial notifications affecting the
property. There are not understood to be any Environmental Schemes in
place.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale with Vacant Possession by Private Treaty.
Entry as agreed between the parties.
OFFERS
Offers in Scottish Legal Form should be submitted to the Selling Agents.
A closing date for offers may be fixed and interested parties are advised to
register their interest with the Selling Agents. The Vendors shall not be
bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Edwin Thompson the sole selling agent
Contact Amy Welsh in the Galashiels office for further details.
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