Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor

Open plan Kitchen and Sitting Room, WC

First Floor

Landing, Two Double bedrooms, Main Bathroom.

Exterior

Off Road Parking

Mileage

Edinburgh 44 miles, Kelso 15 miles, Jedburgh 13 miles, Tweedbank Railway Station 7.5 miles, Melrose 7 miles, St Boswells 5 miles, Liliesleaf 1.4 miles.

Situation

The Old Bakery sits within a central plot within the pretty village of Lilliesleaf, which has two pubs, a coffee shop and a primary school.

Just 7 miles North of the Old Bakery is the popular Borders Town of Melrose. Melrose sits on the banks of the River Tweed, boasting a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, butcher, bakery, cafés, bars and restaurants. 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. Galashiels is the largest town in the Borders, located just 8 miles away from Prieston House. Galashiels offers a full range of supermakets, shops, banks, schooling and direct rail access into Edinburgh within 1 hour. There are a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, horse riding, golf, clay pigeon shooting, cycling and a ride selection of stunning walks including the St Cuthberts Way and the Southern Upland Way.

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

There are regular bus services throughout the Borders connecting Liliesleaf to the principal Borders towns and the Borders railway at Edinburgh can be joined at both Tweedbank and Galashiels. Edinburgh is about 44 miles to the north with its rail connections and international airport, as well as its well renowned annual festival and many other cultural attractions.

General Description

Built in …The Old Bakery is a unique one- and three-quarter story detached cottage located within the pretty village of Lilliesleaf just North of the highly regarded town of Melrose converted to a residential dwelling in 2010. Having recently gone through a complete programme of refurbishment including new flooring and decoration throughout, it is now being offered as an immaculate 2-bedroom open plan property.

Upon entrance through the main front door, you are met with a beautiful open plan sitting room and kitchen, renovated to a perfect standard the newly fitted kitchen provides an ample selection of grey wall and base units, a marble kitchen worktop, integrated fridge freezer, electric oven, induction hob and extractor fan. Two large windows to the front of the property provides a great flow of natural light throughout the ground floor and a storage cupboard to the centre could be utilised as handy cloak room. Following a hallway to the rear of the property a well-equipped WC is located with newly fitted hand basin, WC and built in storage unit, this provides a downstairs bathroom.

A newly carpeted staircase leads up to the first-floor landing which comprises 2 double bedrooms and the newly fitted main bathroom with standalone electric shower, WC and Hand Basin. A linen cupboard can be found on the landing allowing further storage.

This property has the wonderful bonus of underfloor heating throughout and a new energy efficient boiler with storage system.

The Old Bakery is set in a central spot within in the village of Lilliesleaf, benefitting from tarmacked off road parking.

GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION

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 TD6 9JD.

What Three Words

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(please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)

Fixtures and Fittings

The following should be noted:

(i) Fitted carpets are included in the sale.

(ii) Integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale.

Entry & Possession

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

Services

Mains electricity, drainage and water.

Solar Panels.

Underfloor Heating.

New Energy Efficient boiler with storage system.

Local Authority

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

Council Tax

Band B

EPC Rating

Band D

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.