House For Sale £440,000
A wonderful four-bedroom modern detached family house peacefully positioned within a highly desirable development on the southern side of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Built-in around 1999, this well-proportioned property enjoys a comfortable layout offering spacious accommodation totalling an impressive 1,400 square feet over two floors and benefits from a double detached garage. Offering scenic views and access to the open countryside on the doorstep, both Kingsland Primary School and Peebles High School within walking distance, and the well-regarded town centre which provides an excellent array of amenities just a ten-minute walk away, this property is sure to prove popular, and early viewing comes highly recommended.
Decorated in calming pastel tones throughout, the internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hallway with a staircase to the upper floor incorporating a useful storage cupboard below, and a guest cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The relaxing sitting room features an electric fire with timber surround and enjoys triple aspect windows to the front, side, and rear which floods the room with natural light whilst providing a leafy outlook. Across the hallway, the open-plan dining room, kitchen, and family room is of a generous size with windows to the front and rear. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit positioned below a rear-facing window. Integrated appliances include an eye-level double electric oven, gas hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, fridge freezer, and washing machine. The dining and family area offers ample space for both a dining table and chairs and lounge furniture. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a charming rear sunroom enjoying views and access out to the rear garden. Up on the first floor, there is a bright and airy galleried-style hallway landing giving access to all accommodation, a useful airing cupboard, and a ceiling hatch giving access to the loft space. The master bedroom enjoys a window to the front with scenic views, generous fitted wardrobes, and a private en-suite shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a separate shower unit. There are two further double bedrooms, one to the rear, and the other to the front which both benefit from fitted wardrobes, and a comfortable single bedroom with a window to the rear and a storage cupboard. Completing the accommodation of this delightful property is the family bathroom incorporating a vanity unit with WC and wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with an electric shower over. A side-facing opaque window allows in the natural light.
Externally, there are private gardens to the front, side, and rear of the of the property. The open style front garden is mainly laid to decorative chips with an array of mature shrubbery, whilst a tarmac driveway provides off street parking and leads to the double detached garage. A gated pathway to the side of the property leads round to the private and enclosed rear garden. Very well maintained, the rear garden is set over two tiers with an array of planted bedding areas and mature shrubbery which provide bursts of colour throughout the year. Paved patio areas offer ample space for both outdoor dining and lounge furniture, perfect for alfresco entertaining and relaxing in the summer months. Direct access into the detached garage can be made via a pedestrian door at the rear, and the garden is fully bound by timber fencing.
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 broadband connection.
Development Factor:
The communal areas of the development are managed by Greenbelt Group with an annual factoring charge of £225.00 payable in 2023/2024.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, blinds and light fittings throughout the property, and the integrated kitchen appliances will be included in the sale. The tumble dryer in the garage will also be included.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category G, with an annual charge of £3,492.87 payable for the year 2023/2024. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].
Viewing Arrangements:
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].
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 (74) with potential B (84).
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.
Sitting Room - 19' 0'' x 10' 7'' (5.79m x 3.23m)
Dining Room/Family Room/Kitchen - 24' 5'' x 11' 10'' (7.44m x 3.61m)
Sunroom - 9' 0'' x 8' 2'' (2.74m x 2.49m)
Bedroom 1 - 10' 11'' x 10' 10'' (3.33m x 3.30m)
Bedroom 2 - 13' 1'' x 9' 5'' (3.99m x 2.87m)
Bedroom 3 - 13' 1'' x 8' 11'' (3.99m x 2.72m)
Bedroom 4 - 10' 3'' x 9' 3'' (3.12m x 2.82m)
Garage - 17' 7'' x 16' 4'' (5.36m x 4.98m)
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
Decorated in calming pastel tones throughout, the internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hallway with a staircase to the upper floor incorporating a useful storage cupboard below, and a guest cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The relaxing sitting room features an electric fire with timber surround and enjoys triple aspect windows to the front, side, and rear which floods the room with natural light whilst providing a leafy outlook. Across the hallway, the open-plan dining room, kitchen, and family room is of a generous size with windows to the front and rear. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit positioned below a rear-facing window. Integrated appliances include an eye-level double electric oven, gas hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, fridge freezer, and washing machine. The dining and family area offers ample space for both a dining table and chairs and lounge furniture. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a charming rear sunroom enjoying views and access out to the rear garden. Up on the first floor, there is a bright and airy galleried-style hallway landing giving access to all accommodation, a useful airing cupboard, and a ceiling hatch giving access to the loft space. The master bedroom enjoys a window to the front with scenic views, generous fitted wardrobes, and a private en-suite shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a separate shower unit. There are two further double bedrooms, one to the rear, and the other to the front which both benefit from fitted wardrobes, and a comfortable single bedroom with a window to the rear and a storage cupboard. Completing the accommodation of this delightful property is the family bathroom incorporating a vanity unit with WC and wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with an electric shower over. A side-facing opaque window allows in the natural light.
Externally, there are private gardens to the front, side, and rear of the of the property. The open style front garden is mainly laid to decorative chips with an array of mature shrubbery, whilst a tarmac driveway provides off street parking and leads to the double detached garage. A gated pathway to the side of the property leads round to the private and enclosed rear garden. Very well maintained, the rear garden is set over two tiers with an array of planted bedding areas and mature shrubbery which provide bursts of colour throughout the year. Paved patio areas offer ample space for both outdoor dining and lounge furniture, perfect for alfresco entertaining and relaxing in the summer months. Direct access into the detached garage can be made via a pedestrian door at the rear, and the garden is fully bound by timber fencing.
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 broadband connection.
Development Factor:
The communal areas of the development are managed by Greenbelt Group with an annual factoring charge of £225.00 payable in 2023/2024.
Items to be Included:
All fitted floor coverings, blinds and light fittings throughout the property, and the integrated kitchen appliances will be included in the sale. The tumble dryer in the garage will also be included.
Council Tax and Local Authority:
For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category G, with an annual charge of £3,492.87 payable for the year 2023/2024. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].
Viewing Arrangements:
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].
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 (74) with potential B (84).
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.
Sitting Room - 19' 0'' x 10' 7'' (5.79m x 3.23m)
Dining Room/Family Room/Kitchen - 24' 5'' x 11' 10'' (7.44m x 3.61m)
Sunroom - 9' 0'' x 8' 2'' (2.74m x 2.49m)
Bedroom 1 - 10' 11'' x 10' 10'' (3.33m x 3.30m)
Bedroom 2 - 13' 1'' x 9' 5'' (3.99m x 2.87m)
Bedroom 3 - 13' 1'' x 8' 11'' (3.99m x 2.72m)
Bedroom 4 - 10' 3'' x 9' 3'' (3.12m x 2.82m)
Garage - 17' 7'' x 16' 4'' (5.36m x 4.98m)
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
