20 Plora Crescent, Innerleithen, EH44 6LX

A delightful three-bedroom end-terraced house with private front and rear gardens, peacefully located within an established residential area in the picturesque Borders town of Innerleithen. Built in the 1970’s, the property is in excellent decorative order throughout and offers well-proportioned accommodation totalling a comfortable 1,010 square feet thoughtfully arranged across two levels. Ideally situated just a short walk from the vibrant high street, with its excellent selection of shops, bars, and eateries, as-well as the local nursery and primary school, the property also benefits from direct access to the stunning Tweed Valley countryside and world-renowned cycle paths right on the doorstep.  Early viewing comes highly recommended.

Approached through the private front garden, the accommodation begins with a welcoming and openly spacious hallway, featuring a staircase leading to the upper floor incorporating generous storage space beneath.  The sitting room enjoys dual-aspect windows to both the front and rear, creating a wonderfully bright and airy atmosphere.  Generously proportioned, the room comfortably accommodates both lounge and dining arrangements, making it a versatile and inviting setting for everyday living, family gatherings, and entertaining guests.  Located at the rear of the property, the kitchen features a window overlooking the rear garden and the tree-lined Cadon Bank hills beyond.  It is fitted with a good range of wall and base units, paired with contrasting worktops and a stylish tiled splashback.  There is ample space and connections for a cooker, washing machine, and fridge freezer, while a convenient external door provides direct access out to the garden.  Up on the first floor there is a hallway landing with a ceiling hatch giving access to the loft space.  There are three comfortable double bedrooms.  Two are positioned to the front of the property, one featuring a fitted wardrobe and the other a useful storage cupboard, while the third enjoys a rear aspect with charming views, and also benefits from fitted wardrobes.  Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, which incorporates a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with shower over.  A rear-facing window allows in natural light, creating a bright and airy space.

Externally, There are private garden grounds to the front and rear of the property.  The front garden is planted with a variety of mature shrubs and flowers and is partially enclosed by timber fencing.  The rear garden features a lawned area bordered by flower beds, while an attractive paved patio offers the perfect space for alfresco dining or relaxing during the warmer months, with views over the tree-lined hills beyond.  A paved pathway leads to the bottom of the garden, where a garden shed provides additional storage and an access gate opens to the rear.  The garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing 

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.  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.  Mains gas central heating.  UPVC doubled glazed windows.  FTTP broadband connection available.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, and the free-standing cooker 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 B. Amount payable for year 2026/2027 - £1,766,21.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: .

Viewings:

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 (72) with potential C (79).

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   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 XBML , and we are legally required to report any evidence or suspicion of money laundering to the relevant authorities without notification.