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 bright south-facing aspect. A door from the sitting room leads through to the 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. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms with built-in storage. The family bathroom completes the accommodation.
The large dining kitchen makes for a wonderful entertaining space with plentiful space for a dining table. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units overlaid with stone-effect worktops incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, gas hob with stainless extractor hood, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer.
The bathroom is fitted with a modern 3-piece suite including WC, vanity basin and bath with mixer shower and laminated flashbacks.
The front garden is largely laid to lawn and incorporates a mono-block driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a great place to relax and unwind. There is a patio area with timber pergola with built-in seating. There is a also an area of lawn. There is a timber shed for 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.
Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 and A7 Trunk Roads. Tweedbank, only minutes to the west of Melrose, hosts the Park and Ride facility for the Borders Railway providing a service into Edinburgh with journey times of under one hour, Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 38 miles) provides a major rail link for travel on the East Coat Railway Line to the South. International Airports can be found in both Edinburgh and Newcastle.
All mains services are present. UPVC Double Glazing and Gas Central Heating.
Council Tax Band C.
All fitted floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
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All offers should be submitted in writing in Standard Scottish Format. All interested parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor. In the event of a Closing Date the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept any offer at anytime.
