Detached house for sale in Galashiels TD1, 3 Bedroom

14 Tweedbank Avenue is a very well presented three-bedroom detached house situated in the corner of a quiet cul-de-sac in Tweedbank, which lies halfway between the Borders towns of Melrose and Galashiels.

Situated in a popular residential area, the property is within walking distance of the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, and is a particular feature of this desirable location.

Internally, the house, comprises three bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, a bathroom, a sitting room, a breakfasting kitchen, a large conservatory, a utility room and a downstairs wc. There is good storage throughout and the conservatory provides an excellent dining and family space overlooking the garden.

Externally, the property has extensive driveway parking to the front with ample parking and a substantial enclosed garden to the rear, which is South-facing and mainly laid to lawn, patio area and direct access from the conservatory.
Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, or the A7 with most Borders towns readily available from this central location, as well as via the aforementioned Borders Railway.

EPC: C75

Edinburgh 41 miles. Galashiels 2.5 miles. Melrose 2.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Directions:

For those with satellite navigation the postcode is: TD1 3SP

Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through Pathhead, Lauder and Earlston. On reaching the roundabout, approximately three miles outside Earlston, turn right onto the A6091 Signposted Melrose and Galashiels. Continue on this road and take the second exit at the next roundabout, into Tweedbank. Proceed along Tweedbank Drive, and over the roundabout at the railway station. Take the next left turn into Craw Wood and the first left into Tweedbank Avenue. Continue to the end of the cul-de-sac and Number 14 sits on your left, in the corner.

Coming from Galashiels, go over the Kingsknowes roundabout, over the River Tweed, and over the second roundabout signposted Melrose. At the third roundabout take the first exit into Tweedbank and follow the above directions.

Location:

14 Tweedbank Avenue is located in the popular village of Tweedbank which is the new home for the terminus of the Borders Railway which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh. Situated between Melrose and Galashiels, Tweedbank is centred round the popular Gunknowe Loch, which benefits from a popular restaurant, a shop offering late opening, a thriving community centre and a primary school, with secondary schooling at Galashiels Academy. With an approximate population of 1700 there is also sports centre, with running track, all weather hockey pitches, indoor bowling and an industrial park. The Borders General Hospital, the largest hospital in the Scottish Borders is only a mile or so away, on the fringes of Melrose.

The old mill town of Galashiels to the West - with a population of 12,000, offers a full range of shopping facilities, including Tesco, asda, Boots, Next, wh Smith and Marks & Spencer. Local tourist attractions include Old Gala House and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott, with its award winning visitor centre as well as many other attractions in nearby Melrose and other Border towns. Among the independent shops there is also a cinema, a health centre, a swimming pool, gym, dentists, orthodontist and a new Transport Interchange built primarily around the new train station in conjunction with the Borders Railway which is a particular bonus. Local sports teams include Gala rfc and Gala Fairydean fc, and local festivals include the historic Common Ridings held in the summer which is of particular note.

There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, fieldsports, horse riding, golf, lawn bowling, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way.

Galashiels has six primary schools, and nearby Melrose is home to St Marys Preparatory School and secondary schooling is at Galashiels Academy. The Borders College and Heriot Watt University also have a campus in the town, and there are also a number of churches in the area.
Galashiels sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A7 which runs through the town and provides the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The area is also served by the Borders Railway which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, with a station in the town. There is also a busy bus service which runs from the Interchange, beside the railway with links to Newcastle and Carlisle in the South, as well as Edinburgh and the other Border towns.

Edinburgh and Newcastle airports - both international, offer an excellent choice of destinations and are 43 miles and 66 miles away respectively.