Property Details & Description

Situation

12 High Cross Avenue sits in an enviable position just a short walk from the centre of Melrose which recently took the title of the “Best Place to Live in Scotland” in a new national ranking by the Sunday Times and is regarded by many as the most desirable and picturesque of the Borders towns, situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed.

The town provides an extensive range of local amenities ranging from a variety of independent shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafes, restaurants and museums.

Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House (home to the Borders Book Festival), Priorwood Gardens, The Greenyards, home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens. There is a range of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, a challenging 9 hole golf course and a large variety of walks including the Southern Upland Way, St Cuthbert’s Way and the Eildon Hills.

Local schooling provision includes Melrose Grammar School, St Mary’s Preparatory School and Earlston High School, which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools in 2018.

Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 or A7, both of which link to major routes north and south bound. The Borders General Hospital lies just outside the town, at Darnick, and the nearby Tweedbank Railway Station, provides a frequent service into Waverley Station and Edinburgh City Centre with approximately one hour’s journey time.

Accommodation Comprises 

Ground Floor

Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, WC, office & study

First Floor

Principal bedroom with en-suite, three further double bedrooms, WC, bathroom.

2nd Floor

Bedroom, two further rooms, storeroom/gun cupboard.

Lower Ground Floor

Large basement room/utility.

External 

Externally, sweeping drive, garage/workshop and mature rear garden.

EPC

Band E

Council Tax

Band G

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Gas central heating, AGA, mains electricity, mains water & sewerage.

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

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.