Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Lower Ground Floor

Hallway, Two Store Rooms and Utility Room

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Cloakroom/ WC, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room and Dining Kitchen.

First Floor

Hall Landing, Hallway, Five Bedrooms and two Bathrooms.

Second Floor

Hall Landing, and one Bedroom.

Outside

Driveway Entrance, Double Garage, Gardens to Front and Side, Patio area to the rear.

Distance Mileage

Edinburgh 33 miles, Melrose 3 miles, Selkirk, 6 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Situation

Hazelbank is beautifully situated in Windyknowe Road, a sought-after residential address in the Borders town of Galashiels. Whilst its location is private and peaceful, it’s only a short walk into the town centre. Galashiels is the largest of the region’s towns, it is well serviced with a range of independent shops, restaurants, cafes along with supermarkets and high street shops. The Mac Arts Centre and the Volunteer Hall host a wide variety of music events throughout the year attracting some well-known performing artists. The Borders Railway was formally opened in September 2015 connecting the city of Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders, Hazelbank is just a short walk away from the nearest station, making it an ideal location for people commuting to Edinburgh for work. Surrounding Galashiels there are a range of popular attractions including historic castles and villages such as Melrose and Selkirk. The outstandingly beautiful Northumberland coastline, the Cheviot Hills and Holy Island are all within a short drive as are the market towns of Kelso and Peebles. Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, fishing, golf and mountain biking in the tweed valley.

Property Details & Description

Hazelbank is a beautiful period property, full of character and it retains many original features, including working shutters and cornicing. Entry is through a vestibule which leads immediately to a large cloakroom/WC featuring walls lined with mahogany wood and on one side, a beautiful stained glass window. Three large public rooms offer flexible accommodation on the ground floor and towards the rear of the house is a fully fitted dining kitchen with pantry cupboard. There is extensive storage throughout the property.

An ornate and feature wooden staircase leads first to the first floor which is split with a mezzanine level and features five double bedrooms and two bathrooms. A further stair winds up to the second floor where lies a sixth bedroom or potential study.

Unusually, the property features a large and useable basement. This is a fantastic additional space and currently houses two store rooms and a utility room.

Garden

A shared tarmac driveway leads down to Hazelbank. The garden lies primarily to the front of the property with a terraced lawn and mature shrubs and trees but there is considerable ground to either side and a concrete patio area to the rear.  On the front lawn there is a rare rotating summerhouse – introduced in the Victorian era so that occupants could turn towards the sun. There is also a double garage with electric door. Beyond the stone wall at the bottom of the garden is a further section of lower garden. This is currently untended but would be a fantastic area to develop as an orchard, a section for rewilding or for home grown produce.

GENERAL REMARKS

Satellite Navigation

The postcode for this property is TD1 1RG

What3words

Electric.Official.Chucked

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Tenure

Freehold

Listing and Conservation

The building is not listed.

Services

Mains electricity, mains gas fired central heating.

Council Tax

Band G

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 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.