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Galashiels, Scottish Borders

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,038 sq ft

96 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached Home
  • Idyllic River Bank Location
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Large Garden
  • Garage/Outbuilding included.

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire a detached 3-bedroom property set in an enviable south-facing position overlooking the river Tweed and within walking distance of Scotland’s happiest place to live, Galashiels which offers a vast array of amenities and a railway station providing a direct rail link into Edinburgh in just under an hour.

Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor
Entrance hallway, dining room, sitting room, kitchen.
First Floor
Landing, three bedrooms, and family bathroom.

Garden Grounds
Driveway parking, wraparound garden with mature trees and shrubs, large workshop/shed

Mileage
Edinburgh 38 miles, Kelso 17 miles, Selkirk 7 miles, Melrose 4 miles, Tweedbank 3.5 miles, Galashiels 2.5 miles.
(All distances are approximate).

Situation
Fisherman’s Cottage is set in an enviable elevated position on the banks of the river Tweed and within walking distance of the largest of the Border towns, Galashiels recently voted as ‘Scotland’s happiest place to live’ by Rightmove. Galashiels benefits from a large variety of shops, supermarkets, banks, cafes, a cinema, restaurants, a health centre, a swimming pool, a dentist and an orthodontist. The Borders General Hospital is just a short drive from the property.
In terms of schooling, Galashiels has six primary schools and secondary schooling is provided at Galashiels Academy. Private schooling is available at St Marys in Melrose or further afield at Longridge Towers School just outside Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Heriot Watt University and The Borders College also have campuses in town.
The property is well positioned for those wishing to take advantage of the wealth of recreational opportunities available in the area including fishing on the river Tweed, road cycling, mountain biking, field sports, horse riding, golf and lawn bowling. The Southern Upland Way also provides some stunning routes for the walking enthusiast.
There are excellent road connections with Edinburgh commutable via either the A68 or A7 within approximately an hour by car and the Borders Railway terminus at Tweedbank provides a direct rail link into Edinburgh in just under 1 hour. Edinburgh Airport can be reached in just over an hour and offers a good range of destinations.


EPC Rating - E
Council Tax - Band D
Tenure - Freehold






EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: D
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Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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Located in the market town of Melrose, close to the famous Abbey, our Borders office offers unrivalled local knowledge and connections, along with the personal service for which Rettie & Co. is famous.

We are perfectly placed to help you if you are interested in buying or selling property anywhere in this beautiful part of the country.

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At Rettie Financial Services we understand that everybody's property journey is different. That's why we're with you every step of the way. Whatever your mortgage, insurance or other financial needs, and however complex your challenges, we have the expertise and experience to provide a tailored service that will deliver for you.

Our experienced certified Mortgage & Protection Advisors have been advising clients for many years, providing extensive insight and knowledge. With access to more than 12,000 mortgages from over 90 lenders, we'll help you find the mortgage deal that's right for you.

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The Melrose team deals with a wide range of exceptional Border properties - from estates and fine family homes through to picturesque steadings and cottages. Their attractions appeal to buyers, not just from Scotland, but from across England and beyond.

Local Expertise

We have unrivalled knowledge of the Borders market and have strong links to the locality. They are the trusted face of property in the region

A Wonderful Place to Live

The Borders is a highly sought-after area in which to live in thanks to its stunning scenery and beautiful towns and villages. The recent reconnection of the Borders Railway means that there is now an easy and rapid commute to Edinburgh. Links to England are also excellent, making the Borders an ideal place to work and bring up a family.

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