Semi-detached house for sale in Peebles EH45, 3 Bedroom

Occupying a great sunny corner position, a delightful semi-detached house with private gardens and off-street parking. Built in the late 1990’s and located on the highly sought-after Glen Crescent, the house is conveniently placed for both the High School and the town centre. With three bedrooms, this modern house provides practical family accommodation over two floors totalling 885 square feet and is sure to appeal to many buyers.

Internally, the accommodation, which is presented in good decorative order throughout, comprises; ground floor, entrance vestibule with guest cloakroom, a bright generous sitting room with windows overlooking the front and side gardens, plus a useful under stair storage cupboard. The sitting room leads through to the dining area which has patio windows affording views and access to the pleasant rear garden. At the rear of the house is a well-appointed fitted kitchen, featuring a range of floor and wall units, and a variety of appliances, including a gas hob, electric cooker hood, double electric oven, and space for a washing machine. There is window overlooking the rear garden and semi glazed door giving access to the side garden. On the first floor there is a bright hallway landing with cupboard housing the hot water tank. To the front of the house there is a double bedroom, and a large single bedroom. Another double bedroom and the family bathroom are situated at the rear of the house. Two of the bedrooms benefit from having fitted wardrobes, and the third has a useful storage cupboard. The bathroom, which has been partially tiled, features a three-piece suite with an electric shower over bath.

Externally, the house is set within mature gardens to the front, side and rear. At the front, the house is reached via a block paved driveway providing convenient off-street parking. The easy to maintain open style front garden is laid mainly to lawn with some mature shrub borders. A side gate provides access to the private rear garden which is again laid mainly to lawn with trees and mature shrub borders. There is a large paved patio area, which can be accessed from the kitchen and the dining room, perfect for enjoying the garden and for alfresco dining. There is also a storage shed at the side of the property and a pretty timber summer house. The rear garden is fully enclosed by brick walling and timber fencing making it suitable for both pets and young children.

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 8,000. Peebles is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle taking full advantage of the fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding and golf facilities that the area has to offer. There is a swimming pool and the Gytes Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of leisure activities to suit adults and children. Glentress Forrest and its popular mountain biking routes are approximately 4 miles east of Peebles offering excellent biking facilities. For those who enjoy the creative arts, the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre showcases local and international musical and artistic talent throughout the year and there are a number of popular festivals throughout the year to include the week-long Beltane Festival which is steeped in the history of Peebles and follows a traditional format, an Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens and TweedLove Bike Festival, to name just a few. The High Street of Peebles has a wide selection of independent retailers and highly regarded restaurants as well as a number of high street favourites. The town also has a health centre, dentists, vets, banks and supermarkets as well as primary and secondary schools. Peebles is ideally situated within commuting distance of Edinburgh which can be reached by private or public transport. There is a frequent bus service running to and from Edinburgh as well services for Biggar, Galashiels and nearby local towns. The A703 gives easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass for onward travel to many destinations and Edinburgh Airport for UK or overseas travel.

Services:

Mains water, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. UPVC double glazed windows. Telephone and broadband connection.

Council Tax and Local Authority:

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category E. Amount payable for the financial year 2018/2019 - £2,045.59. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:

Viewing Arrangements:

Viewing is available 7 days a week strictly by appointment by calling jbm Estate Agents on . Telephone lines are open 7 days a week, from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday.

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 (65) with potential D (61).

Directions:

From Peebles High Street head west and at the roundabout, take the first exit and cross over Tweed Bridge. Take the second right onto Springhill Road, carry straight on into Glen Road and then turn right into Glen Crescent. Number 16 is located on the right-hand side. For those with satellite navigation the postcode of the property is EH45 9BS

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to jbm Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, 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: , Fax . 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:

Updated regulations from June 2017 require us, the Selling Agents, to preform checks on the property buyer. 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 evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed. We will be unable to proceed or mark the property as under offer without this information. You should 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' 7'' x 13' 11'' (5.05m x 4.24m))

Dining Room (10' 10'' x 7' 10'' (3.30m x 2.39m))

Kitchen (10' 0'' x 8' 5'' (3.05m x 2.57m))

Bedroom 1 (10' 9'' x 9' 7'' (3.28m x 2.92m))

Bedroom 2 (11' 2'' x 8' 3'' (3.40m x 2.51m))

Bedroom 3 (8' 1'' x 7' 5'' (2.46m x 2.26m))