8 Glen Crescent, Peebles, EH45 9BS

A desirable three-bedroom detached bungalow with an attached single garage, set within a popular area situated on the southern edge of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Built in the 1980s, the property extends to a comfortable 1,271 square feet of well-proportioned accommodation with a practical layout.  While now in need of modernisation, it presents an excellent opportunity for the new owner to create and design an interior to their own personal taste.  The property benefits from a convenient attached single garage and a generously sized private south-west facing garden.  Just a short stroll from the vibrant town centre, it enjoys easy access to a wide range of amenities, scenic woodland walks, and highly regarded primary and secondary schooling. With so much potential and an enviable location, early viewing is highly advised.

Approached through the private front garden, the internal accommodation features a spacious entrance hallway, complete with two practical fitted storage cupboards for added convenience.  The sitting room is generously proportioned and located to the rear of the property, benefiting from a side-facing window and patio doors that lead directly into the conservatory.  Currently arranged as a separate dining area, the conservatory offers an outlook over the private rear garden and allows an abundance of natural light to fill both spaces.  Adjacent, the dining kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, complemented by contrasting worktop surfaces and a tiled splashback. Integrated appliances include an eye-level electric oven and gas hob, while space and connections are provided for a dishwasher, fridge freezer, and washing machine. The dining area comfortably accommodates a table and chairs, making it well suited to both everyday dining and entertaining. An external door offers convenient access to the rear garden.  The principal bedroom benefits from a front-facing boxed bay window and features double fitted wardrobes along with a private en-suite shower room, fitted with a WC, wash hand basin, and shower enclosure. There are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms, one enjoying a front-facing window and the other offering a pleasant outlook to the side of the property which also benefits from a fitted wardrobe. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with overhead shower.

Externally; the property is set within private garden grounds to the front, side, and rear. The open-style front garden is laid to lawn which wraps around the side of the home and features a monobloc driveway, providing convenient off-street parking and leading directly to the attached single garage, which can also be accessed from the rear garden via a convenient pedestrian door.  The sunny west-facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area, and a selection of greenery and mature trees, offering a blank canvas to design and landscape an outdoor space to personal taste, to relax and enjoying during the warmer summer months. Timber fencing and mature hedging enclose the garden.

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest in the Borders, with a population of around 9,000.  It offers an ideal country lifestyle, featuring fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, and golf.  The Gytes Leisure Centre provides a variety of activities for all ages, while Glentress Forest, located just 4 miles away, is known for its excellent mountain biking trails.  Cultural enthusiasts can enjoy performances at the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre and various festivals, including the historic week-long Beltane Festival, Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens.  Peebles’ High Street boasts An excellent range of independent shops as well as some high street favourites, popular restaurants, a health centre, banks, and schools.  The town is conveniently located within commuting distance of Edinburgh, accessible by frequent bus services and the A703, which connects to the Edinburgh City Bypass and the airport for UK and international travel.

Services:

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

Development Factor:

The shared areas in the estate are looked after jointly by all residents.  The annual
 cost is approximately £100.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds, and integrated kitchen appliances are to 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 F.  Amount payable for the financial year 2025/2026 - £3,291.28.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: .

Viewing Arrangements: 

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 C (73) with potential C (80).

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: 

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.  

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:

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 by 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 our office with their original documents.  Please note, that 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.