Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance vestibule, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom.

First Floor

Principal bedroom, two double bedrooms, family bathroom.

Garden Grounds

 Driveway parking, wraparound gardens, patio areas, log store, potting shed, kennels, paddock all in all 0.8-acres.

Distances

Melrose 3 miles, St Boswells 2 miles, Galashiels 7 miles, Earlston 4 miles, Kelso 12 miles           Galashiels 18 miles, Tweedbank Railway Terminus 5 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

Chesterdene occupies a prime plot in the desirable hamlet of Eildon, close to the beautiful historic town of Melrose. Melrose recently took the title of the “Best Place to Live in Scotland” in a new national ranking by the Sunday Times and is regarded by many as the most desirable and picturesque town of the Borders. Centrally located in the Scottish Borders, Eildon has easy access to the A68 which links to Edinburgh and Newcastle to the north and south respectively. The A7 is also easily accessible, and the Borders Railway Terminus at Tweedbank is a short drive away, with a journey time to central Edinburgh of under an hour. Melrose and nearby St Boswells offer excellent local amenities that include primary schools, independent shops including the renowned Main Street Trading, public houses, hotels, restaurants and sporting facilities. Eildon falls under the catchment for the nearby Earlston High School which is highly regarded. The Borders General Hospital is only a short drive away. The region is well known for its beauty and the lifestyle it offers and with both country and coastal pursuits on hand, the area is an attractive and enviable part of the country to reside in.

Description

Nestled at the foot of the Eildon Hills, Chesterdene presents an extremely desirable package. The property was built around xxxx offering spacious living accommodation and generous garden grounds, the whole plot measures approximately 0.8 acres including a small paddock.

The private gated driveway gives access to the parking area and formal front gardens. The front door provides access into the welcoming porch and hallway. From here is the dining room with a large window encompassing the views of the front gardens, next door to the dining room is the kitchen, fitted with a range of white units, free standing electric appliances and a pantry cupboard. There is potential to create a large, open plan kitchen dining room from these two rooms. To the other side of the hallway is a spacious sitting room with an open fire and a bedroom / study to the rear. Completing the accommodation on this floor is a bathroom fitted with a 3-piece suite and overhead shower.

Taking the staircase to the first floor are 3 double size bedrooms, each complete with built in wardrobe space and a family bathroom.

Outside

The property and its grounds sit in a generous plot of approximately 0.8 acre.

Externally to the side, the gated driveway that runs from the quiet public lane up to the front of the property provides ample driveway parking for several cars and access to the garage. To the front of the property is the formal lawn area, split over two levels with well-stocked borders and mature trees, adding year-round colour and interest.

To the side of the property is a gated, drying area / patio there is also pedestrian access to the quiet public lane. Also within this area are two stores, a log / coal shed and kennel.

Included within the sale is a paddock, suitable for a wide range of uses such as keeping chickens / sheep and growing vegetables, the paddock has its own vehicular access.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD6 9HB.

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Fixtures & Fittings

All fitted carpets and light fittings are included in the sale.

Agent’s Note

Please note, the Paddock at Chesterdene is subject to a development clawback on the following terms:

“Development Clawback – will last for 15 years from the date of purchase with 25% of the uplift in value being payable to the seller on the date of which a planning permission is granted, or the paddock is sold”

Tenure

Freehold

Listing and Conservation

Chesterdene is not listed, nor is it in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage to a shared septic tank with maintenance cost split by the 4 properties.

Council Tax

Band F

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band G

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.