2 bed Flat For Sale £125,000
A pleasant two-bedroom first floor flat built in the 1970’s situated within an established residential area on the southern side of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. This spacious and practical property offers well-proportioned accommodation totalling 751 square feet and benefits from generous storage including a section of loft space, and a communal garden area to the rear. Located just a short walk away from the bustling High Street with an array of local amenities, and both primary and secondary schools nearby, this flat would appeal to a wide range of buyers and early viewing comes highly recommended.
Entered via a communal stairwell, the internal accommodation comprises; spacious entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation, and three useful built-in cupboards providing that all important storage space. The sitting room is a lovely bright and comfortable room offering ample space for both lounge and dining furniture featuring a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear of the property. Adjacent to the sitting room, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a white composite sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Space and services are provided for a washing machine, cooker, a fridge freezer, and two further fitted cupboards offering more storage space. There are two comfortable bright, spacious, and airy double bedrooms, both of which benefit from fitted cupboards, one enjoying an open outlook to the front of the property, whilst the other enjoys a window and views to the rear. The accommodation is completed by the partially tiled bathroom which is of a good size and incorporates a WC, wash hand basin, an enclosed bath, and a rear facing opaque window allowing in the natural light.
Externally, there is an area of communal garden ground and drying area to the rear of the property to which is mainly laid to paving and chips bound by timber fencing. Although there are no private gardens with the property, there is an array of parks, riverside walks, and leisure facilities to enjoy on the doorstep. Unrestricted parking is available on-street nearby the property.
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. Mains gas central heating. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone connection.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted blinds, and light fittings 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 A. Amount payable for year 2023/2024 - £1,238.93. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].
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 D (67).
Viewings:
Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].
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:[use Contact Agent Button], Fax[use Contact Agent Button]. 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.
Living Room/Dining Room - 18' 3'' x 11' 7'' (5.56m x 3.53m)
Kitchen - 11' 10'' x 6' 3'' (3.61m x 1.90m)
Bedroom 1 - 14' 1'' x 9' 7'' (4.29m x 2.92m)
Bedroom 2 - 13' 0'' x 8' 6'' (3.96m x 2.59m)
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
Entered via a communal stairwell, the internal accommodation comprises; spacious entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation, and three useful built-in cupboards providing that all important storage space. The sitting room is a lovely bright and comfortable room offering ample space for both lounge and dining furniture featuring a dual aspect with windows to the front and rear of the property. Adjacent to the sitting room, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a white composite sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Space and services are provided for a washing machine, cooker, a fridge freezer, and two further fitted cupboards offering more storage space. There are two comfortable bright, spacious, and airy double bedrooms, both of which benefit from fitted cupboards, one enjoying an open outlook to the front of the property, whilst the other enjoys a window and views to the rear. The accommodation is completed by the partially tiled bathroom which is of a good size and incorporates a WC, wash hand basin, an enclosed bath, and a rear facing opaque window allowing in the natural light.
Externally, there is an area of communal garden ground and drying area to the rear of the property to which is mainly laid to paving and chips bound by timber fencing. Although there are no private gardens with the property, there is an array of parks, riverside walks, and leisure facilities to enjoy on the doorstep. Unrestricted parking is available on-street nearby the property.
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. Mains gas central heating. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone connection.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted blinds, and light fittings 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 A. Amount payable for year 2023/2024 - £1,238.93. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].
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 D (67).
Viewings:
Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].
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:[use Contact Agent Button], Fax[use Contact Agent Button]. 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.
Living Room/Dining Room - 18' 3'' x 11' 7'' (5.56m x 3.53m)
Kitchen - 11' 10'' x 6' 3'' (3.61m x 1.90m)
Bedroom 1 - 14' 1'' x 9' 7'' (4.29m x 2.92m)
Bedroom 2 - 13' 0'' x 8' 6'' (3.96m x 2.59m)
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
