Polperro, Bowden, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0SS
Sale history
£210,000 in October 2017
The property
Nestled at the foot of the Eildon Hills in the delightful village of Bowden, Polperro enjoys an enviable position to the west end, with open aspects to the rear across rolling countryside. The generous plot provides excellent levels of privacy and off street parking, in this popular village spot just a short drive to nearby amenities in St Boswells and Melrose. The three bedroom detached bungalow would benefit from cosmetic upgrades, but has the basis to make a stunning family home, and would suit those looking to downsize or retire to a peaceful Borders village.
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Location
Bowden is a picturesque conservation village at the foot of the Eildons - with much to offer being a thriving community in its own right, it is within easy reach of Melrose and a school bus operates for both primary and secondary school children. Melrose is an attractive and highly sought after location with a bustling market place filled with independent retailers. the town itself is a popular tourist centre and local attractions include the historic Abbey and Roman museum at Trimontium. The by-pass allows good access to Galashiels and the town is within an hour’s commute of the centre of Edinburgh. Melrose is in the heart of the Border country and enjoys good sporting and educational facilities with walking in the nearby Eildon Hills.
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Accommodation
A driveway leads to parking and neat paving, extending to the enclosed front courtyard and main entrance to Polperro. The property is spacious and well laid out, with the vestibule and hall opening to the lounge, kitchen, bathroom and family bathroom. The lounge is positioned to the front with large window overlooking the garden, fitted carpeting and feature fireplace. The neighbouring dining kitchen is exceptionally generous and bright, with fully fitted kitchen and AGA, and adjoining door opening to the sunroom with views of the rear garden and open countryside. The master bedroom is sits to the front, and is a good sized double with the benefits of an ensuite shower facility. Adjacent, bedrooms two and three are well appointed doubles with good natural light and ample space for freestanding furnishings. The family bathroom is fully fitted with Jacuzzi bath with shower over, pedestal sink and W/C, with modesty glazed window and tiled splashbacks.
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External
A courtyard style garden lies to the front and is easily maintained, with splashes of colour from potted plants and creepers, with mature hedging enclosing the garden and providing good screening, and with ample off street parking to the side. Side access opens to the rear garden; with a gated entrance and paving extending to a generous plot with patio, lawn, abundant with blooms and shrubbery, two garden sheds, complete privacy and those wonderful outlooks to the Eildons – it’s a gardeners paradise!
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New Item
The fitted carpets, floor coverings, appliances as mentioned and timber shed are included in the sale. Council Tax Band E. Energy Efficiency Band D. Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil central heating. Double glazing.
| Total Floor Area | 105 m2 |
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