Semi-detached house for sale in Galashiels TD1, 3 Bedroom

This semi-detached property is set within the well established residential Kingsknowes estate on the fringes of Galashiels, in easy reach of road links, the railway stations at Tweedbank and Galashiels, and in the catchment for St Peters primary school. The property is in good decorative order with gas central heating (new boiler in 2016) and double glazing. It has easily kept gardens to both front and rear, the latter screened by established hedges and trees and the former well stocked with a colourful variety of flowering plants. A driveway to the side gives useful off road parking for at least 2 cars in addition to the single garage. Internally the property is well presented and benefits from a modern kitchen and bathroom, plus a very useful conservatory tucked to the rear. The spacious living room has scope for alteration, possibly knocking through to create a large open plan living/kitchen. Also downstairs is a single room, perfect for use as a study/occasional guest room, whilst upstairs are two bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes/storage, and enjoying fantastic views to the iconic Eildon Hills. This property makes for a great starter family home, professional couple or downsize and viewing is recommended.

Location

The central Borders town of Galashiels offers an excellent range of amenities; from major retailers to sporting and leisure facilities, as well as education for all ages. The area as a whole is renowned for its beauty, places of historic interest and the lifestyle it offers and, being only 33 miles from Edinburgh, is a location offering an ideal solution for the commuter, either by car via the A7 or A68 or by train from Galashiels or nearby Tweedbank, which offers free parking. There are also good road links to neighbouring towns such as Selkirk, Hawick, Kelso and St Boswells.

Hall

12'0” x 13'2” at widest and longest
The door into the house is to the side. The hall is l-shaped and includes a cupboard housing the boiler.

Living Room

16'7” x 15'9” at widest and longest
The living room is an excellent size and well lit by two floor to ceiling windows to the front. A deep recess backs to the kitchen, giving scope for reconfiguration of the layout if wanted to make a lovely open plan living space.

Conservatory

This has been a good addition to the house, creating a lovely extra living space which could be used as a dining room or play room if wanted.

Kitchen

9'11” x 8'1”
Set to the rear the compact but well planned kitchen is equipped with modern units and includes a gas hob with cooker hood above, and double electric oven/grill (all neff appliances). The fridge freezer is negotiable and there is plumbing for washing machine.

Bedroom Three/Study

5'10” x 11'0”
A very useful room, which is large enough to be used as a single bedroom, but best suited as a study/occasional guest room. Floor to ceiling window to front giving good light.

Bathroom

6'10” x 5'10”
A bright and fresh bathroom with blue and white tiling and wood effect vinyl flooring. Natural light from a frosted window. White WC, wash hand basin and enamel bath with overhead shower.

Landing

The stairs from the hall lead to a little landing lit by a velux widow with black-out blind fitted.

Bedroom One

10'0” x 10'10”
A comfortable double with a velux window fitted with a black-out blind giving great light and superb views. Storage well catered for by two fitted wardrobes with pine louvred doors.

Bedroom Two

9'0” x 11'1”
A second double, also enjoying fine views from a velux widow with black-out blind. Sliding doors access good wardrobe and storage space. Behind these, through a small door is further storage and the hot water tank.

Outside

The garden to the front is paved with well stocked borders all the way round. A drive to the side gives off road parking and leads to the single garage. A gate encloses the rear garden which is paved with the backdrop of mature hedges and trees making it very private.

General Information

*** Note to Solicitors*** All formal offers should be emailed in the first instance to . Should your client's offer be accepted, please then send the Principle offer directly to the seller's solicitor upon receipt of the Notification of Proposed Sale which will be emailed to you.