Tweedbank Ley, Innerleithen
Fixed £330,000

An attractive three-bedroom detached house enjoying a peaceful cul-de-sac setting within a small development located on the southern side of the beautiful Borders town of Innerleithen. Built in 2000, the property offers a comfortable layout and spacious accommodation totalling an impressive 1321 square feet, and benefits from private gardens and a very well-proportioned double garage with workshop area extending to 387 square feet.  With a fantastic view over the surrounding countryside, an idyllic setting, and within comfortable walking to distance to the bustling High Street, local amenities, and Primary School, this property is sure to prove popular and early viewing comes highly recommended.

Set over two floors, the generous internal accommodation comprises; welcoming and spacious entrance hallway with staircase to the upper floor, and a generous storage cupboard.  With a lovely open outlook to the front, the relaxing sitting room is of a good size and features a log burning stove with timber surround giving the room a real warming focal point.  Positioned to the rear is the breakfasting kitchen which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit set below a rear facing window.  Integrated appliances include an electric oven, gas hob, and an extractor fan whilst space and services are provided for a washing machine, dishwasher, and a fridge freezer.  There is ample space for a small bistro table and chairs, and an external door giving access out to the rear garden.  There are two comfortable double bedrooms on the ground floor, one positioned to the rear, and the other to the front which boasts beautiful views over the hills beyond.  There is a separate home study, perfect for those working from home which enjoys natural light via a side facing window.  Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is the family bathroom with is positioned to the rear and incorporates fitted storage, a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath.  Up on the first floor is the extremely spacious master bedroom with a bay style dormer window to the front boasting super views over the surrounding countryside and hills beyond.  The master bedroom also features excellent fitted wardrobes, and a newly upgraded private ensuite shower room incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a walk-in shower unit.  

Externally, there are private gardens to front, side and rear of the property.  The front garden is open in style in keeping with the neighbouring properties, and enjoys an area laid to lawn with planted borders.  To the side is a monobloc driveway providing off-street parking which leads to a fantastic double detached garage which is an extremely generous size with a workshop area set to the rear.  The rear garden enjoys a large, paved area ideal for outdoor furniture but is predominantly a blank canvas ready for the new owner to create their own individually designed outdoor space.  The garden is fully bound by both timber fencing and mature hedging.  The rear garden includes a useful timber garden shed, and an external door allowing direct access into the garage.  

Location:

Situated in the picturesque and charming Borders town of Innerleithen, the main Border towns are easily reached while Edinburgh lies approximately 30 miles to the North.  The town offers a good range of local shopping, medical centre, post office, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a primary school.  The neighbouring town of Peebles offers further facilities including the local High School, Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets, swimming pool and leisure centre.  Lying in the heart of the picturesque Tweed Valley, the town of Innerleithen makes both an ideal commuter choice and a central base for indulging in the various activities available nearby such as golf, fishing, hill walking and horse riding, not to mention the world-renowned mountain biking centres of Innerleithen and Glentress being on the doorstep.  In addition, Innerleithen and the wider area of the Borders has a thriving Arts Community, with many Art Galleries and a wide variety of arts and crafts activities for all ages.  There is a multi-screen cinema in nearby in Galashiels and there are a number of local theatre and music groups, notably St Ronan’s Silver Band and Tweeddale Pipe Band. 

Services:

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

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, blinds, light fittings throughout, and integrated kitchen appliances will be included in the sale of the property.   The dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer are available under separate negotiation.  

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category E.   Amount payable for year 2023/2024 - £2,395.69.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000.

Viewing: 

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on 01721 540170.

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 (55) with potential C (69).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set, 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: 01721 540170, Fax 01721 520104.  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:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer and in order 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 certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend at our office with their original documents.  Please note, until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also 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.