Montgomery Street, Innerleithen
Offers Over £170,000

An extremely delightful two-bedroom ground-floor flat situated within a well-established and highly sought-after residential area in the picturesque Borders town of Innerleithen. Built in the 1950’s, the property offers bright, spacious, and well-proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 744 square feet, all conveniently arranged over a single level with the added advantage of private garden grounds to the front and rear, as well as off-street parking and a single detached garage.  Ideally located just a short stroll from the vibrant High Street and its excellent range of amenities, with parks, riverside walks, and renowned cycling and mountain biking trails right on the doorstep, this flat is ideally suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, investors, or those seeking a weekend retreat.  Early viewing is highly recommended.

Approached via the mature front garden, the accommodation opens into a welcoming entrance hallway, where a generous walk-in storage cupboard provides excellent practicality.  The bright and spacious sitting room enjoys a large front-facing window with an outlook over Montgomery Street and the rolling hills beyond and also features an Edinburgh press-style storage cupboard, as well as ample space for a table and chairs for casual dining and entertaining.  Accessed from the sitting room, the kitchen is fitted with a good range of wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces and a tiled splashback.  Integrated appliances include an electric oven and hob, with space provided for a fridge freezer and washing machine, both of which are currently in situ.  Additionally, excellent storage is provided by two generous built-in cupboards, one housing the boiler, and an external door leads directly to the rear garden providing a perfect flow between indoors and out.  There are two comfortable double bedrooms, one positioned to the front and the other to the rear of the property. Both are generously proportioned and retain period character, featuring an Edinburgh press cupboard and an original iron fire surround.  The accommodation is completed by a modern shower room comprising a vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC, and a separate shower enclosure.

Externally, the property benefits from well-maintained private gardens to the front and rear.  The front garden is laid mainly to lawn, with two sections separated by a paved pathway leading to the property, and is attractively framed by mature planting and greenery, all fully enclosed by timber fencing.  A shared driveway to the side of the property leads round to the rear, where there is private off-street parking for at least two vehicles, together with a large single detached garage.  Accessed directly from the kitchen is an attractive, fully paved seating area which takes full advantage of magnificent, uninterrupted views across the tree-lined hills and surrounding countryside, providing an ideal setting for alfresco dining and relaxation.  A paved pathway to the side of the garage leads to a further private garden area, laid mainly to lawn and fully enclosed by a gated timber fence, offering direct access onto the cycle path at the rear. 

Location:

Situated in the picturesque and charming Borders town of Innerleithen, the main Border towns are easily reached while Edinburgh lies approximately thirty 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 which also provides education at nursery level.  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 Tweedvale Pipe Band.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas fired central heating.  UPVC double-glazed windows.  FTTP broadband connection available.  

Items to be included:
All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, blinds, integrated appliances, the fridge freezer, and the washing machine will be included in the sale of the property.

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A.   Amount payable for year 2026/2027 - £1,513.89.  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 C (69) with potential C (77).

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.

Offers: 

All offers must be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form, either by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or in writing to JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS.  The seller reserves the absolute discretion to accept or reject any offer received and is under no obligation to accept the highest or any offer.  By law, all offers received will be intimated to the seller as soon as reasonably possible until formal conclusion of missives has taken place, unless the seller has provided specific written instructions not to pass on certain offers.  Notwithstanding the receipt of an acceptable written offer, until missives are concluded, the seller and the Selling Agents reserve the right to continue marketing or re-market the property and to resume or conduct further viewings, particularly in the event of any delay by the purchaser in progressing the transaction.  The purchaser or their solicitor will be notified in writing should the seller subsequently decide to place the property back on the market.

Important Note:

While we believe the information provided to be accurate, it is not guaranteed.  All areas, measurements, and distances are approximate.  The descriptions, photographs, and floorplans are intended for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.  It should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as photographed.  Any error, omission, or misstatement shall not annul the sale, entitle any party to compensation, nor provide grounds for legal action.  JBM Estate Agents have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities.  Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and to seek their own professional advice.  All descriptions and references to the property's condition are made in good faith.  While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please contact us to confirm any details of particular importance to you, especially if you are planning to travel a considerable distance.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

JBM Estate Agents is a regulated estate agency business and is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the Criminal Finances Act 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, and other relevant legislation.  We are required to comply with the guidelines set out by the regulator for the estate agency sector, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).  In accordance with these requirements, we are legally obliged to carry out identity and source-of-funds checks on all property buyers.  These checks are completed through an independent third-party verification provider and must be successfully concluded before an offer can be formally accepted or a property marked as “under offer.”  All buyers are required to complete third-party AML verification, for which a non-refundable fee of £20 plus VAT (£24 in total) per individual applies.  All information is handled securely and in accordance with current data protection legislation.  JBM Estate Agents is registered for AML supervision with HMRC under registration number XBML00000125848, and we are legally required to report any evidence or suspicion of money laundering to the relevant authorities without notification.