2 bedroom flat for sale

Positioned centrally within the charming Borders village of Walkerburn, a delightful two-bedroom main door ground floor flat positioned within a traditional stone-built building. Dating back to the 1890’s, the property is well presented and enjoys a fresh decor throughout offering 679 square feet of comfortable accommodation and benefits form having generous private gardens to both the front and rear.  With a layout suitable for a variety of purchasers, including first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking a Scottish Borders holiday retreat.  Early viewing comes highly recommended.

Entered via patio doors to the front into an entrance vestibule, the internal accommodation comprises; a welcoming inner hallway leading to all accommodations and a useful storage cupboard.  The relaxing sitting room enjoys a rear south facing window flooding the space with natural light, accentuated by an electric fireplace that serves as a warming focal point.  Accessible from the sitting room, the kitchen showcases a range of fitted wall and base units seamlessly incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit adjacent to a rear-facing window with picturesque countryside views.  Integrated appliances include an eye level double electric oven, and an electric hob and extractor hood.  Space and utility connections are available for a washing machine.  There are two comfortable bedrooms, one located to the rear featuring delightful views, and a selection of fitted wardrobe units, while the other is located to the front, currently set up as a home office.  Completing the accommodation is the bathroom which incorporates a WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with an overhead shower.  Natural light streams in through a rear facing opaque window.  

Externally; there is private garden grounds to the front and rear of the property.  The front garden is currently designed with an assortment of individual bedding planters, allowing for an array of planting.  Accessed via a shared pathway, the rear garden is of a generous size and offers a blank canvas for the new owner to design and create a private garden of choice whilst enjoying hillside views beyond.  The area also gives access to the fantastic cycle paths and beautiful Tweed Valley countryside for exploring.  Parking is available nearby on surrounding streets.

Location:

Nestled within the breathtaking Tweed Valley, Walkerburn offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting an array of activities such as mountain biking, fishing, golfing, and hill walking amidst the stunning surrounding countryside.  The village provides essential amenities including a primary school, nursery, post office, village shop, café, village hall, and hotel, ensuring a vibrant community life.  For educational needs, Peebles High School offers secondary education nearby.  Peebles, just 8 miles west, provides an excellent array of independent shops and recreational facilities like the esteemed Peebles Hydro hotel and the cultural Eastgate Theatre.  Additionally, Innerleithen, just one mile west offers a vibrant array of local bars, shops, and eateries, whilst Galashiels, 10 miles to the east, presents a cinema and renowned high street shops like Asda, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Next, enriching the village's accessibility to urban conveniences.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas fired central heating (new boiler installed 2021, still under warranty).  UPVC double-glazed windows.  Telephone and fibre broadband connection.  

Items to be included:

All fitted floor coverings, blinds, and fitted light fittings throughout, and integrated kitchen appliances will be included in the sale of the property.  

Council Tax and Local Authority:

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A.   Amount payable for year 2024/2025 - £1,268.33.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].

Viewing:

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].

Home Report:

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property.   Please contact us to request a copy.

EPC Rating:

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is d (63) with potential C (77).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set, unless the property has been sold previously.   

Important Note: 

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS.  Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button], Fax[use Contact Agent Button].  The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.  Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied with certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend at our office with their original documents.  Please note, until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.   

Sitting Room - 16' 4'' x 11' 11'' (4.98m x 3.63m)

Kitchen - 8' 10'' x 5' 10'' (2.69m x 1.78m)

Bedroom 1 - 10' 0'' x 9' 3'' (3.05m x 2.82m)

Bedroom 2 - 14' 6'' x 5' 9'' (4.42m x 1.75m)

Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold