The property is entered via a UPVC front door into a welcoming entrance hallway with generous WC. The sitting room is set to the front of the property and enjoys a private outlook towards mature trees on the edge of the development. A set of double doors from the sitting room lead through to the very generous dining kitchen, with double doors leading straight out to the rear garden. A set of stairs from the entrance hallway lead up to the bright and spacious hall landing with large storage cupboard. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and a large en-suite bathroom. There is a generous second bedroom with built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom completes the accommodation.
The large dining kitchen makes for a wonderful entertaining space with plentiful space for a large dining table. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of modern high-gloss wall and base units overlaid with stone-effect worktops incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink. The island is a wonderful addition to the kitchen, fitted with a contrasting quartz worktop, and provides an additional social hub or dining space. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven, gas hob with stainless extractor hood, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer.
The family bathroom is fitted with a modern 4-piece suite including WC, vanity sink, bath and shower enclosure with mixer shower and tiled splashbacks.
The en-suite bathroom is also fitted with a modern 4-piece suite including WC, vanity sink, bath and shower enclosure with mixer shower and tiled splashbacks.
The front garden is largely laid to gravel with mature shrubs and incorporates a mono-block driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The rear garden has been landscaped over two levels providing a great place to relax and unwind. The lower section is laid to paving and gravel, enclosed by a beautiful dry-stone wall and privacy fencing. A gravel pathway winds between the shrub beds to the upper lawn. There is a timber shed for garden storage.
Regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which was voted "One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022" by the Sunday Times, Melrose provides and extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony Gardens and Priorwood Gardens. It is also home to the world-famous annual Melrose Sevens and very popular Borders Book Festival. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and is within the Earlston High School Catchment Area, one only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler's Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. There is an abundance of outdoor pursuits in the area including Rugby, Football, Golf, Horse Riding and Walking including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way.
All fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
All mains services, gas central heating and double glazing.
Scottish Borders Council Tax Band E.
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