Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Utility Cupboard.

First Floor

Landing with Study area, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.

Outside

Rear Garden, Garden Shed, Storage Outbuilding, On street parking.

Mileage

Edinburgh 38 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 36 miles, Tweedbank Railway Terminus 4 miles, Melrose 1 mile, Galashiels 5 miles

(All distances are approximate)

Situation

Hillview occupies a central position in the historic and pretty village of Newstead. Reputedly one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Scotland, Newstead is within walking distance of Melrose, which boasts a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Excellent amenities in nearby Galashiels include a cinema, large supermarkets, and well-known High Street retailers. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey; Harmony House; Priorwood Gardens; The Greenyards, home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens; and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way.

Local schooling includes Melrose Grammar Primary school and the highly regarded St Marys preparatory school, as well as being within the catchment area of Earlston High School which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018.

The Borders General Hospital lies just outside Melrose and nearby Tweedbank (5 minutes to the west of Newstead), has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 36 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the south and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.

Description

Hillview is a delightful stone built two-bedroom semi-detached cottage built in approx. 1870 offering manageable accommodation over two levels.

Entrance to Hillview is granted through the main entrance door into the welcoming hallway, offering free flowing accommodation throughout. The ground floor accomodation is comprised of a bright living/dining room with wall to ceiling windows overlooking the garden and gala hills with a door providing access to the decked veranda with steps to patio. The kitchen is newly fitted with an abundance of wall and base units, range cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher and a large dresser for storage. There is a useful utility cupboard with cloak and shoe storage and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

Up the carpeted staircase to the first floor the bright landing is reached with a small area perfect to utilise as an office space which leading to a well-equipped recently fitted family bathroom homing a walk-in shower, WC and vanity unit. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor one benefitting from fitted wardrobes both encasing a stunning view of the Eildon’s.

Garden Grounds

Externally, to the rear of the property is a lovingly restored landscaped garden with multiple areas to relax and enjoy the sunshine throughout the day. The garden in fully enclosed and includes a newly laid decking and patio, two large, raised flower beds currently homing some home-grown fruit and veg, a brand-new garden shed and a gravelled section leading to a small burn at the bottom of the garden. A peaceful garden to enjoy al fresco dining or hosting in the warmer months. There is an outdoor store located in the next-door garden with a right of access across to this.

On-street parking is available near-by.

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Fixtures and Fittings

Please note:

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

Some furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Listing and Conservation

Please be aware, whilst Hillview is not listed, it is in a conservation area.

Services

Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage.

Mains gas central heating.

Brand New Central heating boiler in 2021.

Council Tax

Band C

Energy Efficiency Rating

Band E

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

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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