1 Essenside Place, Tweedbank, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 3RW
Sale history
£105,000 in July 2019
The property
An opportunity has arisen to acquire a most desirable end terraced villa situated in a quiet cul de sac in the popular Borders Village of Tweedbank. The area is surrounded by glorious Borders countryside and property is easily accessible from the A68 and the A7 and is within comfortable commuting distance from Edinburgh. The house is also very near the terminus for the Borders Railway, which provides an excellent service to Edinburgh. There are also excellent local buses serving the area and leading to all parts of the South of Scotland as well as Carlisle and Berwick Upon Tweed This villa is well situated for access to Galashiels and Melrose where there are a wide variety of shopping facilities, including Tesco, Asda and Aldi. The Village of Tweedbank has a Primary School and a Tweedbank late shop close to Herges on the Loch Restaurant and Bar and the house has a Community Centre close by, where various activities are enjoyed by the local residents. The area is also very popular for walking and the River Tweed is a short walk from the house and very popular with walks in either direction especially for waking dogs and bird watching and Torwoodlea Golf Course at Galashiels is a short drive away. Gunknowe Loch provides an area where walks are enjoyed and the nearby Eildon Hills are also a popular area for hill walkers. The Borders Regional Hospital is close by and the area is conveniently situated for the house of the late Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford. The south facing aspect to the rear of the property ensures that sunshine benefits the house for most of the day. The accommodation is over two levels and comprises a welcoming entrance hall, lounge (overlooking the rear garden) and a well-fitted dining kitchen with excellent storage accommodation. On the upper floor there are 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom with 3-piece suite and instant shower. The house has the benefit of gas central heating with a modern boiler and double-glazing and a special feature is the enclosed rear garden, which is sunny and secluded and provides a safe area for pets and children. The garden is laid out with an area of lawn and surrounding shrubs providing interest and colour at all times of the year. To the front of the house is a grassed area, which is maintained by the Local Authority, and there is a colourful border and seating area adjacent to the front door. There is a Sky satellite dish providing Freesat and fast fibre broadband is available through the phone line. To appreciate the excellent location of this property, its fine accommodation over two floors and its secluded rear garden, early viewing is recommended. The property benefits from exterior wall insulation completed in the last few years.
-
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance to this fine property, with access to the Lounge and Kitchen. There is a good-sized storage cupboard and a further under-stairs cupboard, radiator and telephone connection.
-
Lounge
4.25 m X 3.65 m / 13'11" X 12'0"
The benefit of the Lounge is the large window overlooking the rear garden providing good natural light and sunshine to this attractive room. Carpet, curtains and curtain pole are included. Eight power points and radiator.
-
Kitchen Dining Room
5 m X 2.9 m / 16'5" X 9'6"
A well-fitted and spacious kitchen with ample room for a dining table and well fitted out with modern base units and worktops, sink unit and drainer. Vinyl floor covering, fluorescent lighting, radiator and doors to the rear garden. The sale includes the electric hob, oven and extractor, fridge/freezer and a new dishwasher. Five power points plus appliance points. Annexed to the kitchen is a large walk-in storage area where the combination boiler is situated and which has shelving.
-
Staircase to Upper Floor
This is carpeted and leads to the upper landing with one power point and a cupboard for storage.
-
Double Bedroom
4.2 m X 3.05 m / 13'9" X 10'0"
A well-proportioned bedroom with open outlook and south facing aspect from the double glazed window, carpet and curtains, telephone connection, radiator, two power points, shelving. There is access from this room to the attic above which is insulated.
-
Bedroom 2
4.1 m X 3.05 m / 13'5" X 10'0"
A further south-facing bedroom with carpet and curtains, radiator, telephone connection, two power points. Views to the Eildon Hills can be enjoyed from this bedroom.
-
Bathroom
2 m X 1.9 m / 6'7" X 6'3"
This bathroom comprises a 3-piece suite of bath, wash-hand basin, and WC. There is a Triton over bath shower and shower screen, cabinet and opaque glazed window .
-
Gardens
There is a small area of garden to the front of the property which is colourful and has a seating area which overlooks the grassland adjacent, which is maintained by the Local Authority. The rear garden is enclosed and has an area for sitting, a lawn and and surrounding flower beds. A useful shed is included in the sale. The garden is well stocked with plants and shrubs and is particularly colourful at all times of the year. It is well enclosed with surrounding walls and hedge making it a safe and secluded garden. The garden wall has recently completely renovated both inside and out to complement the exterior wall insulation. Various garden equipment is included such as a Qualcast mower, Black and Decker strimmer and a Kercher power washer etc.
| Energy rating |
Sold property prices
Properties sold nearby
Valuation
Get in touch
If you’ve spotted something which you think is inaccurate, please let us know.
©Crown copyright material originating from the Registers of Scotland is reproduced with the permission of the Registers of Scotland. If you have found an error with the data please email us.
ESPC provides this Registers of Scotland data "as is". The burden for fitness of the data relies completely with the user and is provided for informational purposes only. No warranty, express or implied, is given relating to the accuracy of content of the Registers of Scotland data and ESPC do not accept any liability for error or omission.
How can I use the information? The Registers of Scotland allows the reproduction of the data which it provides to ESPC free of charge in any format or medium only for research, private study or for internal circulation within an organisation. This is subject to it being reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. The material must be acknowledged as Crown Copyright. You are not allowed to use this information for commercial purposes, nor must you copy, distribute, sell or publish the data in any way. For any other use of this material, please apply to the Registers of Scotland for a licence. You can do this online at www.ros.gov.uk, by email at data@ros.gov.uk or by writing to Business Development, Registers of Scotland, Meadowbank House, 153 London Road, Edinburgh EH8 7AU.