Willow Cottage, School Wynd, Gattonside, Melrose

Willow Cottage is the most charming three/four-bedroom detached cottage, situated in the popular village of Gattonside, which lies just across the River Tweed from the popular Borders town of Melrose.
Well maintained, this former two-up, two-down cottage offers flexible living, due to a recent extension offering the third bedroom, a further reception room/fourth bedroom and a downstairs shower room.
With attractive views back to the Eildon Hills, Gattonside is based in a highly accessible position with the A68 only a short distance away and is approximately one and a half miles from the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh. As well as sitting in a strong primary and secondary school catchment, the Borders General Hospital also lies on the outskirts of Melrose.
Internally, the property, which sits over two levels, comprises three main bedrooms, a bathroom, two shower rooms, a sitting room, a family room/fourth bedroom, a kitchen with dining room, and a utility room. There is good storage throughout, with wardrobes in all of the bedrooms, whilst also benefitting from gas central heating and double glazing.
Externally, the property has the most desirable south-facing garden to the front with path leading down to a pedestrian gate onto School Wynd, with the playpark opposite. There is lawn to both sides of the path and well stocked, mature borders in abundance. There is also a patio area and a covered gazebo area off the utility room which allow for more informal entertaining.
To the side is a vegetable garden with greenhouse and two very useful outbuildings offering plentiful storage with power and lighting. There is a private parking space off the main street which is particularly useful.Only a relatively short walk into Melrose via The Chain Bridge over the River Tweed, Edinburgh and Newcastle are easily accessible via the A68, and most Border towns are readily available from this central location, with the aforementioned Borders Railway nearby.
Edinburgh 38.5 miles. Melrose 2.5 miles. Galashiels 4 miles. Tweedbank 1.5 miles(All distances are approximate)

Council Tax Band : E

EPC: D65

Location:
Willow Cottage sits in the desirable village of Gattonside which lies a short distance across the River Tweed from the attractive Borders town of Melrose, regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns Melrose is situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. There are two highly acclaimed restaurants and a lively village hall within Gattonside itself.
With an approximate population of around 2100 in Melrose, and 1200 in the immediate villages of Gattonside, Darnick and Newstead, the town provides an extensive choice of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist independent shops including a greengrocer, a fishmonger, two butchers, antique and interiors shops, small supermarkets, a large selection of coffee shops, restaurants and numerous hotels, all situated around the High Street area of this vibrant town.
The thriving old mill town of Galashiels five miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Boots, Next and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House (home to the Borders Book Festival), Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House with award winning visitor centre, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, fieldsports, horse riding, golf, lawn bowling, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way, St. Cuthbert's Way and The Borders Abbeys Way. Several festivals which include the Melrose 7's Rugby Tournament, the Borders Book Festival and the Melrose Festival complete with ride-out attract visitors from far and wide.
Local schools include the excellent Melrose primary school, the highly regarded St Mary's preparatory school, and Earlston High School.
The Borders General Hospital also lies just outside the town, and there are a number of churches in the area with Catholic, Episcopal and Church of Scotland represented in the town. Melrose sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A68 or A7 via Galashiels that provide the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The area is also served by the Borders Railway that runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, with the station approximately one and a half miles away. There is also a busy bus service with links to Newcastle and Carlisle in the South, as well as Edinburgh and the other Border towns.
Edinburgh and Newcastle airports - both international, offer an excellent choice of destinations and are 45 miles and 66 miles away respectively.

Directions:
For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 9ND
Coming from Edinburgh follow the A68 South for Newcastle. Two miles beyond Earlston there is a turn-off signposted Scott's View and Gattonside (B6360). Turn left here and follow the road down the hill to the T-junction. Turn right at the junction (B6360) and follow the road for approximately three miles until you reach Gattonside. Continue halfway through the village, and on passing the village hall on your right, you will come to a parking bay on your left, and an off-street parking space, beside the gated access to Willow Cottage.
Coming from Galashiels take the B6374 out of Galashiels and continue on this road to Melrose. Before reaching the Lowood Bridge, take a left turn and follow the road through Gattonside. Half-way through you will reach a parking bay on your right, just past Seasons restaurant, and you will see the off-street parking space and gated access to Willow Cottage.