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Northbank, Bowden, Melrose
www.macphersonproperty.co.uk
Northbank is one of the most iconic and easily recognised houses in the much sought after village of Bowden. Dating from around 1850, the property lies across two levels and commands an excellent position on the Eastern fringes of Bowden.
Only a short drive from the principal Borders Town of Melrose, the house lies five and a half miles from the new Borders Railway, which will run from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, that is due to open in September 2015.
Internally, the property comprises three bedrooms, a bathroom, a sitting room, a family/dining room, a breakfasting kitchen, a utility room, and a downstairs wc.
Externally, the private driveway leads up to the property and plentiful parking at the side, plus a large detached double garage with workshop area. The property benefits from the most stunning South facing garden which is a particular feature
of this property and has large lawn with a number of rose beds, a vegetable patch and semi mature trees and shrubs.
Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, with most Border towns readily available from this central location.Edinburgh 40 miles. Galashiels 8 miles. Tweedbank 5.5 miles. Melrose 4.0 miles.
(All distances are approximate)
LOCATION:Northbank is situated in the much sought after village of Bowden, only four miles from the attractive Borders town of Melrose. Regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns, Melrose is situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, restaurants and a selection of hotels. The thriving old mill town of Galashiels, five miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Next and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House, Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way. Local schools include Newtown St. Boswells Primary, the highly regarded St Mary’s preparatory school in Melrose, and Earlston High School. The Borders General Hospital also lies just outside the town. Melrose sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A68 or A7 via Galashiels that provide the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The new Borders Railway opening in September 2015 is of particular note and will run from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.
DESCRIPTION: Access into the property is either via the glazed front porch, which leads to a welcoming hallway, or from the side through the hall leading past the utility room and into the kitchen.
The front hallway, off the front porch has fitted carpet, and a useful understair cupboard. To the right lies the dual aspect sitting room which is a good size and has a working fireplace with stone detailing and timber shelving. Across the hallway is the dining/family room which also has a window to the front and side, and is versatile as an informal reception room or dining room. A further door leads into the fully fitted breakfasting kitchen with solid oak wall and floor units, plentiful worksurfaces, a four-ring NEFF ceramic hob, electric oven and separate microwave oven. There is an inset sink overlooking the rear garden, and integrated appliances include a NEFF dishwasher and fridge.
Adjacent to the side hall is the spacious utility room, which has two windows, a sink, storage and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a separate wc which is particularly useful
Returning to the main hallway there is a carpeted staircase leading to the split level landing off which the bathroom lies. It is a small landing with large storage cupboard, and rear window whilst the bathroom is a generous size and comprises of a wc, basin with vanity unit, corner bath and separate glazed quadrant shower cubicle.
A further staircase takes you to the first floor and three bedrooms. The principal bedroom lies to the right with lovely views to the South and has quadruple mirror fronted wardrobes. The second bedroom on the opposite side has fitted wardrobes and fitted shelving with views from the front facing window. Bedroom three sits between the two bedrooms, and also benefits from a window to the front.
Northbank is the most charming house in an enviable location, with the most lovely South facing garden. Offering potential to extend the property, it really should be viewed to be appreciated.
OUTSIDE:The property benefits from the most stunning South facing garden which is a particular feature of this property and has large lawn with a number of rose beds, a vegetable patch and a semi mature trees and shrubs. To the rear lies a greenhouse, garden shed and composting area plus additional external store rooms built in to the house.
With a private driveway and plentiful parking to the side, the large detached double garage with workshop area is a particular bonus.
DIRECTIONS:For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 0SS
From the North take the A68 South and turn right into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398 through the town. Turn right, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and proceed along this road until you reach the village. On entering Bowden, you will come to the entrance to Northbank which is the third property on your right.
From the South take the A68 North and turn left into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398. Turn left, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and follow the above directions.
Alternatively coming from Melrose, take the B6359 out of Melrose and continue for approximately three miles. Turn left onto the B6398, signposted Bowden, and proceed through the village. Pass the turning for Brunton Park and you will come to the entrance to Northbank which is the third but last property on your left.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
HOME REPORT:A Home Report is available on this property. Please contact the selling agent for access to a copy.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale.
SERVICES:Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, oil fired central heating, telephone (subject to regulations).
OUTGOINGS:Council Tax Band Category: F
EPC RATING: Current EPC: F28
VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
OFFERS:Offers in Scottish legal form must be submitted by your solicitor to the selling agents. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. A closing date may be set, and all genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note interest with the selling agents immediately after inspection, so they can be advised should a closing date be set.
SOLICITORS:Pike & Chapman, 36 Bank Street, Galashiels TD1 1ER Contact: Jane Johnstone Telephone: 01896 752 379 Fax: 01896 754 439
www.macphersonproperty.co.uk
Northbank is one of the most iconic and easily recognised houses in the much sought after village of Bowden. Dating from around 1850, the property lies across two levels and commands an excellent position on the Eastern fringes of Bowden.
Only a short drive from the principal Borders Town of Melrose, the house lies five and a half miles from the new Borders Railway, which will run from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, that is due to open in September 2015.
Internally, the property comprises three bedrooms, a bathroom, a sitting room, a family/dining room, a breakfasting kitchen, a utility room, and a downstairs wc.
Externally, the private driveway leads up to the property and plentiful parking at the side, plus a large detached double garage with workshop area. The property benefits from the most stunning South facing garden which is a particular feature
of this property and has large lawn with a number of rose beds, a vegetable patch and semi mature trees and shrubs.
Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, with most Border towns readily available from this central location.Edinburgh 40 miles. Galashiels 8 miles. Tweedbank 5.5 miles. Melrose 4.0 miles.
(All distances are approximate)
LOCATION:Northbank is situated in the much sought after village of Bowden, only four miles from the attractive Borders town of Melrose. Regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns, Melrose is situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, restaurants and a selection of hotels. The thriving old mill town of Galashiels, five miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Next and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House, Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way. Local schools include Newtown St. Boswells Primary, the highly regarded St Mary’s preparatory school in Melrose, and Earlston High School. The Borders General Hospital also lies just outside the town. Melrose sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A68 or A7 via Galashiels that provide the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The new Borders Railway opening in September 2015 is of particular note and will run from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.
DESCRIPTION: Access into the property is either via the glazed front porch, which leads to a welcoming hallway, or from the side through the hall leading past the utility room and into the kitchen.
The front hallway, off the front porch has fitted carpet, and a useful understair cupboard. To the right lies the dual aspect sitting room which is a good size and has a working fireplace with stone detailing and timber shelving. Across the hallway is the dining/family room which also has a window to the front and side, and is versatile as an informal reception room or dining room. A further door leads into the fully fitted breakfasting kitchen with solid oak wall and floor units, plentiful worksurfaces, a four-ring NEFF ceramic hob, electric oven and separate microwave oven. There is an inset sink overlooking the rear garden, and integrated appliances include a NEFF dishwasher and fridge.
Adjacent to the side hall is the spacious utility room, which has two windows, a sink, storage and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a separate wc which is particularly useful
Returning to the main hallway there is a carpeted staircase leading to the split level landing off which the bathroom lies. It is a small landing with large storage cupboard, and rear window whilst the bathroom is a generous size and comprises of a wc, basin with vanity unit, corner bath and separate glazed quadrant shower cubicle.
A further staircase takes you to the first floor and three bedrooms. The principal bedroom lies to the right with lovely views to the South and has quadruple mirror fronted wardrobes. The second bedroom on the opposite side has fitted wardrobes and fitted shelving with views from the front facing window. Bedroom three sits between the two bedrooms, and also benefits from a window to the front.
Northbank is the most charming house in an enviable location, with the most lovely South facing garden. Offering potential to extend the property, it really should be viewed to be appreciated.
OUTSIDE:The property benefits from the most stunning South facing garden which is a particular feature of this property and has large lawn with a number of rose beds, a vegetable patch and a semi mature trees and shrubs. To the rear lies a greenhouse, garden shed and composting area plus additional external store rooms built in to the house.
With a private driveway and plentiful parking to the side, the large detached double garage with workshop area is a particular bonus.
DIRECTIONS:For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 0SS
From the North take the A68 South and turn right into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398 through the town. Turn right, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and proceed along this road until you reach the village. On entering Bowden, you will come to the entrance to Northbank which is the third property on your right.
From the South take the A68 North and turn left into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398. Turn left, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and follow the above directions.
Alternatively coming from Melrose, take the B6359 out of Melrose and continue for approximately three miles. Turn left onto the B6398, signposted Bowden, and proceed through the village. Pass the turning for Brunton Park and you will come to the entrance to Northbank which is the third but last property on your left.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
HOME REPORT:A Home Report is available on this property. Please contact the selling agent for access to a copy.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale.
SERVICES:Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, oil fired central heating, telephone (subject to regulations).
OUTGOINGS:Council Tax Band Category: F
EPC RATING: Current EPC: F28
VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
OFFERS:Offers in Scottish legal form must be submitted by your solicitor to the selling agents. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. A closing date may be set, and all genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note interest with the selling agents immediately after inspection, so they can be advised should a closing date be set.
SOLICITORS:Pike & Chapman, 36 Bank Street, Galashiels TD1 1ER Contact: Jane Johnstone Telephone: 01896 752 379 Fax: 01896 754 439
, Macpherson Property, 3 St. Dunstans Lane,Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9RS
Tel: 01896 820 226
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