Property Details & Description

Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

Entrance hallway, dining room, sitting room, kitchen.

First Floor

Landing, three bedrooms, and family bathroom.

Garden Grounds

Driveway parking, wraparound garden with mature trees and shrubs, large workshop/shed

Mileage

Edinburgh 38 miles, Kelso 17 miles, Selkirk 7 miles, Melrose 4 miles, Tweedbank 3.5 miles, Galashiels 2.5 miles.

(All distances are approximate).

Situation

Fisherman’s Cottage is set in an enviable elevated position on the banks of the river Tweed and within walking distance of the largest of the Border towns, Galashiels recently voted as ‘Scotland’s happiest place to live’ by Rightmove. Galashiels benefits from a large 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.

In terms of schooling, Galashiels has six primary schools and secondary schooling is provided at Galashiels Academy. Private schooling is available at St Marys in Melrose or further afield at Longridge Towers School just outside Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Heriot Watt University and The Borders College also have campuses in town.

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 A68 or A7 within approximately an hour by car and the Borders Railway terminus at Tweedbank 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.

Description

Fisherman’s Cottage is an attractive 3-bedroom property occupying a generous south-east facing plot overlooking the river Tweed, in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

The property is accessed off a gravel driveway into a welcoming entrance hallway benefitting from wooden flooring throughout. From this hallway all the downstairs accommodation can be reached. The spacious southeast facing sitting room features dual aspect windows allowing a large flow of natural light in, offering beautiful views down to the River Tweed. The dining room is another large room also offering attractive views out over the River Tweed with a gas fireplace adding a central focal point. Completing the accommodation on this level is a well-equipped kitchen with a good number of wooden wall and base units and worktop space, a sink, an oven, 4 ring induction hob with extractor fan and dual aspect windows again allowing a lovely view over the rear garden.

Up the carpeted staircase the first-floor accommodation comprises of a well-equipped family bathroom, a single bedroom, two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and riverside views.

Garden Grounds

The property and it’s ground sits in about 0.32 acres in its entirety.

To the front a gravel driveway allows off street parking and provides access to the front door, a selection of mature trees and shrubs provide privacy whilst also capturing the stunning views down to the river Tweed. To the rear is a large wraparound lawned area surrounded by mature woodland, a paved seating space, 2 enclosed kennels and a greenhouse to the top corner. To the right side of the property is a substantial steel workshop allowing an array of uses.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD1 3NU.

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Tenure

Freehold

Fixtures and Fittings

The following should be noted:

(i) Fitted carpets are included in the sale.

(ii) Blinds are included in the sale.

(iii) Light fittings are included in the sale.

Listing and Conservation

Fisherman’s Cottage is not listed or in a conservation area.

Services

Mains water, gas, electric and drainage.

Gas fired panelled radiators.

Council Tax

Band D

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band D

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 particular 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.