20 Galashiels Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AG

A fantastic one-bedroom, traditional stone-built first-floor flat with a main door entrance and a section of private garden ground, centrally located in the charming Borders village of Walkerburn. Fully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard, this delightful flat offers the new owner a true walk-in property with fresh, crisp décor throughout and an internal layout with 373 square feet of quaint accommodation, including a versatile loft space. Enjoying a prime location with open access to cycle paths and countryside walks, and excellent amenities in nearby Innerleithen, this property is ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking a Scottish Borders holiday retreat. Early viewing comes highly advised.

Accessed via an external stone stairwell to the front of the property, the light and airy internal accommodation comprises; fantastic open plan living and kitchen area with a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The living area is flooded with natural light via a rear facing window enjoying a leafy outlook and offers ample space for both living and dining.  The contemporary, newly fitted kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units, perfectly finished with stylish tiled splashback.  Integrated appliances include an electric oven, electric glass hob, undercounter fridge, and an extractor hood, with space and utilities available for dishwasher or washing machine.  The comfortable double bedroom also enjoys views to the rear an provides space for all necessary furniture.  Positioned to the front, the spacious, newly fitted shower room enjoys natural light via two opaque windows and incorporates a WC, vanity unit wash hand basin, and a separate shower enclosure.  Additionally, the shower room is equipped with services to create a separate utility area with space to house a washing machine.  The property further benefits from an extremely useful, and spacious loft space, and although with restricted height, offers an additional 206 square feet of versatile space with multiple options of use.  The loft space is fully line, floored and is equipped with power and light.  

Externally;  There is a section of private garden ground to the front of the property which is fully laid to decorative chips providing the ideal spot to enjoy during the warmer summer months, while a secure, timber garden shed offers excellent external storage.  The garden benefits from having the option of an external power point with wiring already in place.  The area also gives access to the fantastic cycle paths and beautiful Tweed Valley countryside for exploring.  Parking is available on surrounding streets.

Location:

Nestled within the breathtaking Tweed Valley, Walkerburn offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting an array of activities such as mountain biking, fishing, golfing, and hill walking amidst the stunning surrounding countryside.  The village provides essential amenities including a primary school, nursery, post office, village shop, café, village hall, and hotel, ensuring a vibrant community life.  For educational needs, Peebles High School offers secondary education nearby.  Peebles, just 8 miles west, provides an excellent array of independent shops and recreational facilities like the esteemed Peebles Hydro hotel and the cultural Eastgate Theatre.  Additionally, Innerleithen, just one mile west offers a vibrant array of local bars, shops, and eateries, whilst Galashiels, 10 miles to the east, presents a cinema and renowned high street shops like Asda, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Next, enriching the village's accessibility to urban conveniences.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas fired central heating (new boiler installed 2021, still under warranty).  UPVC double-glazed windows.  Telephone and fibre broadband connection.  

Items to be included:

All fitted carpets, fitted light fittings, fireplace, garden shed, and integrated appliances throughout the flat will be included in the sale.

Council Tax and Local Authority:

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A.   Amount payable for year 2024/2025 - £1,268.33.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: .

Viewing:

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

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 (59) with potential D (66).

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: , Fax .  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.