Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

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

First Floor

Two Double Bedrooms, Single Bedroom, Family Bathroom.

Second Floor

Two Double Bedrooms.

Garden

Driveway Parking, Double Garage, Front and Rear Garden, Garden Shed.

Mileage

Edinburgh 34 miles

Melrose 8 miles

Tweedbank Railway Station 7 miles

Galashiels 9 miles

Kelso 12 miles

Jedburgh 14 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

Croft house is ideally situated in the centre of the popular commuter town of Earlston with an abundance of amenities on the doorstep.

Earlston is a quiet market town in the Scottish Borders and is very popular with commuters working in Edinburgh using the A68 with an approximate 45-minute commute. It is also popular with families, with the highly regarded Earlston Primary School and High School which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. The town has a range of shops, supermarket, cafes and eateries, pubs and visitor accommodation, as well as health facilities and sports and leisure amenities. The historic towns of Melrose and Jedburgh are within easy reach and the larger town of Galashiels offers large supermarkets, cinema and a wider range of shops and restaurants. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, a challenging 9 hole golf course and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland way.

Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 or A7, both of which link to major routes north and south bound. The Borders General Hospital lies just outside the town and nearby Tweedbank minutes to the west of Melrose, has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into Central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick-Upon-Tweed (approx. 37 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the South and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh or Newcastle.

Description

Croft House is a traditional stone-built property, with many characterful features. The property has more recently been extended to the rear in circa 1990, to add a larger open plan kitchen diner. Croft House now offers flexible family living accommodation over three floors, occupying an enviable central plot in the Town of Earlston.

The property is approached via a gated entrance leading to the main front door just off the A68 . The driveway runs parallel to the side of the property providing a spacious tarmac parking area for multiple cars. Croft House is accessed through the original front door, leading into the welcoming entrance hall. Off here, you will find the dining room, sitting room, shower room and the kitchen. The dining room is well proportioned, it features a stunning original feature fireplace, across the hallway, is the dual aspect sitting room, with a central wood burning stove – a perfect place for the whole family to relax. Completing this level is the well-equipped shower room with WC and the homely breakfasting kitchen. The kitchen diner is situated to the rear of the property, fitted with a range of wall and base units, central island, Leisure cookmaster range, integrated dishwasher, wine fridge and patio doors allowing a flow of indoor and out – ideal for al fresco dining in the warmer months.

Following the staircase to the first-floor landing provides entrance to the two double bedrooms, the single bedroom and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from an array of fitted wardrobes, dual aspect windows and stunning historic ceiling cornicing, a wonderful feature of this room. Having had a recent refurbishment, the family bathroom is excellently fitted with dual head shower cubicle, standalone bath, WC, Hand basin, light up mirror and a heated towel rail.

Taking the second staircase to the final floor, you will find two further double bedrooms with modern velux windows allowing a flood of natural lighting. One of the two double rooms currently has been cleverly utilised as a home office space, allowing a hybrid worker a place to focus and work from home.

Outside

Croft House benefits from a spacious rear garden which is enclosed by a surrounding fence and stone dyke wall making the garden suitable for children and pets. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a variety of planted flower beds, mature shrubs and a garden shed. The garden benefits from many outdoor seating areas including a fantastic patio, making it a lovely space to relax and entertain whilst taking in the sunshine. A large tarmac driveway is situated to the side of the property, giving ample space for multiple cars. A detached serviced garage provides a space for outdoor storage or the opportunity to develop into a garden office if relevant planning permission was obtained.

General Remarks

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070

Satellite Navigation

For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is TD4 6DL

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Fixtures and Fittings

The following should be noted:

i) Fitted carpets are included in the sale.

ii) Light fittings are included in the sale – minus the sitting and dining room.

iii) Blinds are included in the sale.

Entry & Possession

Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.

Listings and Conservation

Please note that Croft House is not listed and is not within a conservation area.

Services

Mains Electric, Mains Water, Mains Drainage

Gas Central Heating

EPC Rating

Band E

Council Tax

Band E

Local Authority

Scottish Borders Council, Council HQ, Newtown Street, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA. Tel: 0300 100 1800. Email: customeradvice@scotborders.gov.uk.

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, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs. 

Offers

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070

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.

Websites and Social Media

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.

In addition, our social media platforms are facebook.com – Rettie & Co. Borders; twitter.com – RettieandCo; Instagram and LinkedIn.

Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering

Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.

Misrepresentations

1.       The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, 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 & Co, 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 & Co. 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.