Property Details & Description

Accommodation Comprises

First Floor

Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite, 2 Bedrooms, Storage Cupboard.

Exterior

Two Private Parking Spaces, Shared Garden.

Mileage

Edinburgh 24 miles, Dalkeith 22 miles, Biggar 19 miles, Galashiels 19 miles, Melrose 22 miles

Situation

Apartment 6 Venlaw Castle is situated on the outskirts of the highly regarded town of Peebles with wonderful countryside views. Peebles is a hugely popular market town with a population of around 9,000. Amenities within Peebles include the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, a swimming pool, the Gytes Leisure Centre, independent retailers, popular restaurants as well as national supermarkets and shops. The town also benefits from a health centre, dentists, banks and vets as well as well-regarded primary and secondary schools.

For those with an interest in country pursuits, fishing, hill walking, mountain biking (Glentress Forest), horse riding and golfing are all on the doorstep. Peebles is also well-known for hosting festivals throughout the course of the year including the week-long Beltane Festival, the Tweedlove Bike Festival, an Arts Festival, an Agricultural Festival and the Rugby Sevens.

Peebles is well placed for those looking to live in a semi-rural location whilst being within a commutable distance of Edinburgh city centre, which is just a 24-mile drive away, and a frequent bus service provides access to the Capital as well as other local towns. The A703 provides easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass.

General Description

Apartment 6 Venlaw Castle, constructed in 2021, is an impressive first floor 3-bedroom apartment located just outside the bustling town of Peebles.

Apartment 6 is entered through a shared entrance door and stairway leading to a private front door. Through the front door is a welcoming hallway providing access to the entire first-floor accommodation. The apartment comprises of an immaculate breakfasting kitchen with a range of grey wall and base units, a ceramic sink, electric oven and induction hob, and an integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine and expel air. Further to the apartment is a spacious sitting room featuring 3 large windows, the principal bedroom with ensuite shower room and built in storage and 2 further bedrooms. Completing the accomodation is a family bathroom, equipped with a shower over bath, WC and hand basin. 2 Storage cupboards can be found in the entrance hallway allowing further home storage.

Externally there is a shared rear garden, exceptionally maintained by the factor, with patio seating, lawned sections and planted flower beds. There are 2 allocated parking spaces.

As can be seen in the photographs, this property is surrounded by a beautiful woodland whilst still allowing a view of the rolling hills of Peeblesshire.

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 EH45 8RD.

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, blinds/curtains and light fittings are included in the sale.

(ii) Some furniture may be available by separate negotiation.

Listings and Conservation

Please note Apartment 6 Venlaw Castle is not listed, and it is not within a conservation area.

Entry & Possession

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

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Air Source Heat Pump

Factor Fee - Charles White Ltd, 14 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL

Deposit £300.00 approx

Charges £97.00 approx per month

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 F

EPC Rating

Band B

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 – RettieBorders; 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.