The area is surrounded by glorious Borders countryside and property is easily accessible from the A68 and the A7 and is within comfortable commuting distance from Edinburgh. The house is also very near the terminus for the Borders Railway, which provides an excellent service to Edinburgh. There are also excellent local buses serving the area and leading to all parts of the South of Scotland as well as Carlisle and Berwick Upon Tweed
This villa is well situated for access to Galashiels and Melrose where there are a wide variety of shopping facilities, including Tesco, Asda and Aldi. The Village of Tweedbank has a Primary School and a Tweedbank late shop close to Herges on the Loch Restaurant and Bar and the house has a Community Centre close by, where various activities are enjoyed by the local residents. The area is also very popular for walking and the River Tweed is a short walk from the house and very popular with walks in either direction especially for waking dogs and bird watching and Torwoodlea Golf Course at Galashiels is a short drive away. Gunknowe Loch provides an area where walks are enjoyed and the nearby Eildon Hills are also a popular area for hill walkers. The Borders Regional Hospital is close by and the area is conveniently situated for the house of the late Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford.
The south facing aspect to the rear of the property ensures that sunshine benefits the house for most of the day. The accommodation is over two levels and comprises a welcoming entrance hall, lounge (overlooking the rear garden) and a well-fitted dining kitchen with excellent storage accommodation. On the upper floor there are 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom with 3-piece suite and instant shower. The house has the benefit of gas central heating with a modern boiler and double-glazing and a special feature is the enclosed rear garden, which is sunny and secluded and provides a safe area for pets and children. The garden is laid out with an area of lawn and surrounding shrubs providing interest and colour at all times of the year. To the front of the house is a grassed area, which is maintained by the Local Authority, and there is a colourful border and seating area adjacent to the front door. There is a Sky satellite dish providing Freesat and fast fibre broadband is available through the phone line.
To appreciate the excellent location of this property, its fine accommodation over two floors and its secluded rear garden, early viewing is recommended.
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