Property Details & Description

Key Features

· Woodburning stove in the sitting room.

· Accommodation extending to 950 square feet.

· Modern dining-kitchen with range cooker with 5-ring gas hob.

· Two modern bathrooms with sleek fixtures and fitting.

· Generous double bedrooms with ample space for storage and bedroom furniture.

· Peaceful situation located only a short walk or drive for the centre of Selkirk.

· Easy access to green-space in the Ettrick Valley, Three-Brethen and Bowhill Estate and The Haining.

· Large rear garden with countryside views.

The property is ideally located in a peaceful location but is close to a wealth of local amenities in the centre of Selkirk. Green space is a short distance away with ample walking routs and trails on offer at Bowhill Estate, the Three Brethen and the wide Ettrick & Yarrow Valley.

The property would make a wonderful first-home, prudent downsize or profitable buy-to-let investment/pied a terre.

Situation

Situated on a peaceful street near Selkirk Rugby Club, 9, Ettrickhaugh Cottages is a short walk from the centre of the historic and popular market town of Selkirk. Located in the Central Borders at the start of the Ettrick Valley, the town boasts excellent leisure facilities which include a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool and fitness centre as well as rugby, football, and cricket clubs. There is an excellent range of local amenities, with a Co-Op convenience store, General Store Repair shop, local pubs, independent coffee shops including the well regarded Three Hills Coffee, butchers, bakers and a monthly farmers market, the nearby town of Galashiels offers a range of supermarkets for wider shopping needs just 8 miles away.

Local tourist attractions include Bowhill House and Country Park, The Haining, and nearby St. Mary’s Loch. For the sporting enthusiast there are variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, golf, hill walking, horse riding, mountain biking and a selection of field sports.

Local schooling is excellent with three primary schools and secondary schooling at Selkirk High – Earlston High School is also an option for families. The well-known St Mary’s Preparatory School is situated in the nearby town of Melrose. Selkirk is centrally located providing easy access to Edinburgh and the North of England via the A7 which runs through Selkirk. Tweedbank (6 miles) has a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 55 minutes.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Shower-Room.

First Floor

Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.

External

Externally the property boasts both front and rear enclosed gardens mostly laid to lawn with gravel pathways and flagstone patio.

Services

GCH, Mains Electricity, Mains Water & Sewerage.

EPC

Band D

Council Tax Band

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.

Internet Web Site

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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

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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.