Property Details & Description

Situation

Birch Cottage is situated just 5 miles from the bustling town of Galashiels and 6 miles from the commuter town of Lauder. The property offers peaceful country living whilst being easily commutable to the city and further Borders towns nearby.

Galashiels benefits from a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, banks, cafes, a cinema, restaurants, a health centre, a swimming pool, a dentist and an orthodontist. The Borders General Hospital is just a short drive from the property and Melrose offers restaurants and the historical Melrose Abbey.

For schooling needs, Galashiels has six primary schools, and secondary schooling is provided at Galashiels Academy. Private schooling is available at St Marys in Melrose. Heriot Watt University and The Borders College also have campuses in town at Netherdale.

The property is well positioned for those wishing to take advantage of the wealth of recreational opportunities available in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, road cycling, mountain biking, field sports, horse riding, golf and lawn bowling. The Southern Upland Way also provides some stunning routes for the walking enthusiast.

There are excellent road connections with Edinburgh commutable via either the A7 or A68 within approximately an hour by car and the Borders Railway terminus at Tweedbank or Galashiels provides a direct rail link into Edinburgh in just under 1 hour. Edinburgh Airport can be reached in just over an hour and offers a good range of destinations.

Mileage

Edinburgh 32 miles, Galashiels 5 miles, Lauder 6 miles, Melrose 5.5 miles.

(All distances are approximate)

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall, Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room, Double Bedroom, Single Bedroom/ Office, Shower Room with utility area.

First Floor

Two Double Bedrooms, Main Bathroom.

External

Externally the property benefits from mature front and rear gardens, a garden shed, a serviced greenhouse and a log store. There is ample off-street parking for 4-5 cars.

General Remarks

Postcode

TD1 2PB

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band:

Band A

EPC

Band E

Services

Mains Electric Heating.

Fixtures and Fittings

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

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 www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.

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.