1 bed Flat For Sale £120,000
Nestled in the charming Borders town of Peebles, this delightful one-bedroom first-floor flat dates back to around 1890 and is located within the Conservation Area, adding to its picturesque appeal. Built of traditional stone, the property offers a comfortable layout, with a total accommodation space of 422 square feet and enjoys the advantage of a spacious private garden area at the rear. Located on a sought-after residential street near the town centre and within easy reach of local amenities, this is an ideal starter flat or investment opportunity. Early viewing comes highly recommended.
Approached via an external stairwell at the rear, the internal accommodation comprises; an entrance hallway giving access to all living space. Situated at the front is an inviting and comfortable sitting room which features alcove shelving, and a gas fire creating a real focal point. Connected through the sitting room, is a modern fitted kitchen equipped with a stainless-steel sink unit, an integrated electric oven, gas hob, microwave, and space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. A rear-facing window provides ample natural light and views over the rear gardens. The comfortable double bedroom provides plenty of room for freestanding furniture and features a front-facing window that offers views overlooking George Street. Accessed from the hallway is the stylish and fully tiled shower room which incorporates a WC, fitted vanity unit with wash hand basin, and fabulous spacious walk-in shower. An opaque window to the rear floods the shower rom with natural light.
Externally, at the rear, accessible through a shared pathway, is a generously sized private garden area enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedging. A convenient lockable outdoor storage space is situated beneath the external stairwell, offering a practical solution for storing outdoor items. Ample unrestricted parking is conveniently accessible at the front of the property and in the surrounding streets.
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. The town offers an excellent array of amenities including banks, post office, a range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as schools at primary and secondary levels. There is also a swimming pool, leisure centre, theatre and an arts centre. The local area is particularly well served for recreational activities with excellent golf courses, fishing, walking and mountain biking all within easy reach. In the summer, Peebles really comes alive with residents treated to some spectacular events right on their doorstep, including the Beltane Week, Tweed Love Cycling Festival, Agricultural Show, Arts Festival, Jazz Festival and Highland Games. There is good access from Peebles to the other Border’s towns via the road network, with the A703 giving access to Edinburgh City Bypass, and the capital beyond. A regular bus service runs to and from Edinburgh and to neighbouring towns including Galashiels.
Services:
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Mains Gas. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone and broadband connection available.
Items to be included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances, the washing machine and fridge freezer 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 2023/2024 - £1,238.93. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].
Viewing:
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 (70) with potential C (78).
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:
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' 11'' x 11' 10'' (3.94m x 3.61m)
Kitchen - 13' 9'' x 4' 0'' (4.19m x 1.22m)
Bedroom - 10' 4'' x 9' 3'' (3.15m x 2.82m)
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
Approached via an external stairwell at the rear, the internal accommodation comprises; an entrance hallway giving access to all living space. Situated at the front is an inviting and comfortable sitting room which features alcove shelving, and a gas fire creating a real focal point. Connected through the sitting room, is a modern fitted kitchen equipped with a stainless-steel sink unit, an integrated electric oven, gas hob, microwave, and space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. A rear-facing window provides ample natural light and views over the rear gardens. The comfortable double bedroom provides plenty of room for freestanding furniture and features a front-facing window that offers views overlooking George Street. Accessed from the hallway is the stylish and fully tiled shower room which incorporates a WC, fitted vanity unit with wash hand basin, and fabulous spacious walk-in shower. An opaque window to the rear floods the shower rom with natural light.
Externally, at the rear, accessible through a shared pathway, is a generously sized private garden area enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedging. A convenient lockable outdoor storage space is situated beneath the external stairwell, offering a practical solution for storing outdoor items. Ample unrestricted parking is conveniently accessible at the front of the property and in the surrounding streets.
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. The town offers an excellent array of amenities including banks, post office, a range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as schools at primary and secondary levels. There is also a swimming pool, leisure centre, theatre and an arts centre. The local area is particularly well served for recreational activities with excellent golf courses, fishing, walking and mountain biking all within easy reach. In the summer, Peebles really comes alive with residents treated to some spectacular events right on their doorstep, including the Beltane Week, Tweed Love Cycling Festival, Agricultural Show, Arts Festival, Jazz Festival and Highland Games. There is good access from Peebles to the other Border’s towns via the road network, with the A703 giving access to Edinburgh City Bypass, and the capital beyond. A regular bus service runs to and from Edinburgh and to neighbouring towns including Galashiels.
Services:
Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Mains Gas. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone and broadband connection available.
Items to be included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances, the washing machine and fridge freezer 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 2023/2024 - £1,238.93. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].
Viewing:
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 (70) with potential C (78).
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:
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' 11'' x 11' 10'' (3.94m x 3.61m)
Kitchen - 13' 9'' x 4' 0'' (4.19m x 1.22m)
Bedroom - 10' 4'' x 9' 3'' (3.15m x 2.82m)
Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold
