Cross Street, Peebles
Offers Over £130,000

Situated within the towns conservation area, a delightful two-bedroom main door ground floor flat enjoying a central location just a short stroll away from the vibrant High Street in the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Dating back to the 1890s, this classic stone-built property offers comfortable internal accommodation spanning 506 square feet and features a charming small front garden, enhancing its appeal.  Conveniently positioned close to all local amenities, this property stands out as an excellent investment opportunity or an ideal choice for first-time buyers. Early viewing is highly recommended.

The internal layout features an entrance hallway providing access to all rooms, complemented by a highly convenient storage cupboard for added functionality. Situated at the front, the open plan kitchen and living room feature a well-equipped kitchen with both wall and base units, providing space and utilities for a washing machine and undercounter fridge. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and a gas hob. The living area is bathed in natural light through two windows that offer a pleasant outlook over Cross Street. There are two bedrooms situated at the rear, one double and one single. The single bedroom is versatile and could be utilized equally well as a home office, or a nursery.  Completing the accommodation is the shower room which incorporates a modern shower unit, a useful fitted vanity unit with wash hand basin, and a WC.  

Externally, the property boasts a private, easily maintained front garden, currently landscaped with decorative chips and enclosed by a combination of traditional stone walling and timber fencing.  Ample unrestricted parking is conveniently available on surrounding streets.

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000.  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 Forest 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 & 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 as 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.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, blinds, fitted light fittings, the washing machine, and the  fridge will be included in the sale of the property.

Services:

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

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A.   Amount payable for year 2023/2024 - £1,238.93.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000.

Viewing Arrangements: 

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 (67) with potential C (76).

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.