Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entry Vestibule, Hallway, Sitting Room, Double Bedroom/Office, WC, Kitchen/ Dining Area, Utility Room, Conservatory.

First floor

Landing, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite and Fitted Wardrobes, 2 Double Bedrooms, Small Double Bedroom and Family Bathroom.

Outside

Front and Rear Gardens, Driveway Parking, Garage, Patio, Outdoor Dining Area, Decked Area, Garden Shed and Flower Beds.

Mileage

Lauder 4 miles, Earlston 11.5 miles, Galashiels 14.2 miles, Edinburgh 22.7 miles, Borders Railway Tweedbank 15.3 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

13 St Cuthbert’s View inhabits an admirable position sitting in the centre of Oxton, it is around 4 miles north of the historic market town of Lauder. Oxton itself has a local shop, a pottery, and a primary school while the Carfraemill Lodge Hotel is just a short walk away. Lauder (4 miles) offers all the facilities expected of a thriving small town including a Co-operative supermarket, a popular art gallery and coffee shop, a delicatessen, three hotels, an artisan baker, an award-winning butcher, a greengrocer, a petrol station, a pharmacy, a post office and a number of independent retailers contributing to the strong sense of local community.

Schooling is available at Channelkirk Primary School in Oxton itself, it also lies in the catchment area for the highly regarded Earlston High School (7 miles), which offers secondary schooling and enjoys a splendid new campus as well as consistently scoring well in national league tables. With the A68 just on the doorstep, and the Edinburgh City Bypass just under 20 minutes away, this a popular area for those looking for value for money and a more relaxed lifestyle whilst remaining easily commutable.

Description

 13 St Cuthbert’s View sits in a desirable position offering far-reaching views of the surrounding Border countryside and is in spotless condition. This property currently comprises of a spacious 4/5 bedroom family home with well-maintained front and rear gardens as well as a double garage with convenient off-street parking. The location of the property will ideally suit those who seek a rural lifestyle but need the convenience of easy access to Borders towns and Edinburgh city centre, which is within comfortable commuting distance.

13 St Cuthbert’s View is accessed through the main door and into a welcoming Vestibule giving entry to the ground floor accommodation. To the right of the main hallway is the neat downstairs WC an expertly executed space. There is a large storage cupboard next door to the WC perfect for use as a cloak room. The garage can be accessed from the hallway ideal for transporting things from the car to the property. Following the spacious hallway to the left is a large modern sitting room benefitting from a beautiful gas burning stove great for relaxing after a busy day, this room is bright and airy with views across the quiet development and countryside. The downstairs bedroom is spacious and bright with ample space for a double bed; however, it is currently utilised as a home office, well suited to working from home needs. To the back of the property is a well equipped Kitchen Diner. The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of wood wall and base units, 5 ring gas hob, range oven and free-standing fridge. The kitchen is finished with a large dining area space, plenty of room for a 6-seater dining table. The open plan dining room/kitchen has been expertly designed to provide a very social setting for all the family. There is a utility room which provides access to the garden from a door inside, it is very well equipped with lots of space for white goods. The downstairs accommodation is complete with a large airy conservatory to the rear of the kitchen diner giving access to the garden through beautiful French doors. The conservatory benefits from a gas stove in the centre wall providing a focal point, this is the perfect place to unwind with a cup of tea admiring the attractive garden views.

Taking the carpeted stairs to the first floor is a spacious landing leading to a grand master bedroom with spectacular view across the countryside double built-in wardrobes and lots of space, this master bedroom has the benefit of a fabulous and bright ensuite tastefully equipped with a shower, WC, heated towel rail and Hand Basin. The family bathroom is fitted with a large shower over bath, WC and Hand Basin and finished with a large Velux window which brings in lovely natural sunlight. There are two further spacious and bright double bedrooms both with an excellent volume of storage space with built in wardrobes, these bedrooms both have stunning panoramic views of the further countryside. There is also access via a Ramsey ladder to a floored attic space ideal for storage. The first floor is spacious yet cosy, completing this level is a fourth small double bedroom with a Velux window flooding this room with natural light. The property benefits from Solar panels along with a Solar iBoost to heat hot water, both reducing electricity costs and also attracting quarterly payments for Feed in Tariff for the next 15 years, annual payment averages over £1,800.

Garden Grounds

The property approached by private driveway, including a double garage with ample space for storage/cars. The front garden benefits from a lawned area and flower beds, ideal for planting flowers and shrubs adding colour to the front of the property. The rear garden is south facing, a patio area is accessed through French doors off the conservatory perfect for al fresco dining and barbeques. To the left of the rear garden is a small decked area, with the surrounding space laid to lawn and a planted flower bed adds more colour to the border. The garden also benefits from a garden shed, ideal for a gardener’s tools. There is a landscaped paved path which gives you access round the whole of the exterior of the property.

This property benefits from south facing fitted solar panels (3.76 kW installation) which generates quarterly payments under the Feed-in Tariff.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD2 6RN.

What3words

From.tanked.cubed

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted carpets and light fixtures will be included in the sale. Any other items should be discussed through separate negotiation.

Listing and Conservation

13 St Cuthberts View is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity and water, Oil heating, LPG for hob and stoves, Solar Panels

Council Tax

Band F

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band E

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at

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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Particulars and Plans

These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.

Misrepresentations

1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie Borders LLP, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.

2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.

3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Important Notice

Rettie Borders LLP, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie Borders LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.

3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

  [ST1]ECP from 2014 was C(74), this will be redone though as part of Home Report