Upon entering the property via a multi-locking door you are greeted by a large hallway with plentiful cupboard space. The spacious lounge sits to the front of the property and benefits from a large window allowing for plentiful light. The modern kitchen is well designed with modern units and integrated appliances. The shower room is bright and spacious. The double bedroom enjoys a view over the communal gardens and includes a built-in cupboard. The bedroom is also large enough for freestanding furniture.
The kitchen has been beautifully upgraded in a contemporary style, featuring a sleek range of high-gloss wall and base units complemented by quality worktops and a striking subway-tiled splashback. Thoughtfully designed to maximise both storage and workspace, the kitchen incorporates a comprehensive range of integrated appliances including a fridge freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and ceramic hob with extractor hood above. A window positioned above the sink provides pleasant natural light, while the neutral colour palette creates a bright and inviting space ideally suited to modern day living. The washing machine is conveniently located in the hallway cupboard.
The shower room has been stylishly appointed with modern fixtures and fittings throughout. Comprising a contemporary vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and useful storage below, WC and a large curved shower enclosure with electric shower, the room offers both practicality and comfort. Attractive patterned flooring is complemented by contrasting tiled splashbacks and dark feature wall tiling within the shower enclosure, creating a fresh and modern finish. A heated towel rail and frosted window provide additional convenience and natural light.
To the front there is a neat paved area, providing a quiet space to relax. To the rear there is a communal drying green area. Plentiful in-street parking is available to the front of the property. There is an external store to the front of the property.
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Modern electric heating and double glazing.
Regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which has also just been 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 Priorswood 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 of 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.
Council Tax Band A.
All fitted carpets, floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
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