The Town
Known for many years as The Queen of the Borders, and situated at the confluence of the Rivers Slitrig and Teviot, Hawick is the largest of the Border towns. Frequent winners of national floral awards, and famous world-wide for it's quality knitwear, Hawick is part of The Cashmere Trail and is the major centre for the industry in the Borders. There is a good range of shops, primary and secondary schooling. Hawick boasts the award winning Wilton Lodge Park which lies on the River Teviot, extending to some 107 acres, with many walks, recreational facilities, walled garden, Hawick Museum and Scott Gallery. The town is also famous for rugby, and has the benefit of a range of sporting and Leisure Centre facilities including many fine golf courses throughout the area. Many events are held in the town during the year, including the annual Common Riding.
Hawick Distances
Selkirk 12 miles, Jedburgh 14 miles, Kelso 21 miles, Galashiels 18 miles, Melrose 19 miles, Newtown St Boswells 19 miles, Carlisle 44 miles, Edinburgh 55 miles, Newcastle 60 miles
The A7 provides a through-route to Edinburgh and south to Carlisle and the M6. Rail links are available at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Carlisle, Tweedbank and Edinburgh. The nearest International Airports are located in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The Property
The property is accessed via a secure entry system to the rear of the building where a very well maintained staircase leads up to the second floor landing providing access to the property. A solid timber door opens into the hallway which is light and welcoming. A small cupboard houses the electric meter and switch gear and a large range of cupboards house the water tank and provide good storage. A telephone for the secure entry is wall mounted. Central ceiling light, contemporary style radiator and smoke alarm. Access from here is to the living room, two double bedrooms and bathroom. The living room is a large spacious room with ample space for living and dining furniture. Located to the front, two sets of large double glazed sash and case windows flood the room with natural light and provide fantastic views over the river, town and countryside. The main focal point of this room is the painted timber fire surround with marble back and hearth and electric fire inset. An attractive ceiling light fitting is also a lovely feature. Access to the kitchen is from here, which is located to the rear of the property. Good range of floor and wall mounted units in white with black granite effect work surfaces and upstands with additional tiling to splashback areas. Space for electric cooker and fridge-freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine (all included in the sale). Stainless steel single bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. A breakfast bar area provides a nice dining area.
The property offers two good size double bedrooms, one to the front with lovely views over the river Teviot and the other to the rear. Both rooms are light and bright thanks to the large windows and high ceilings and benefit from built in wardrobes, ceiling light fittings and electric radiators. The bathroom is to the rear with opaque double glazed window and is well appointed with wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, WC and bath with thermostatic shower over. Aqua panelling to bathing area makes for easy cleaning. Chrome heated towel rail and shaver point.
This must see property has been freshly decorated throughout in neutral tones, with new carpet and flooring and is in walk in condition. Newly installed contemporary radiators throughout the property can be controlled via an app on your phone or by the individual thermostats.
Room Sizes
Hallway 1.35 x 4.33
Living room 5.00 x 4.25 (3.38)
Kitchen 3.39 x 2.58
Master bedroom 2.84 x 3.39
Bedroom 3.25 x 2.80
Bathroom 3.31 x 2.55
Externally
There is ample private off street residents parking at the rear of the building along with a lovely large patio area to the side of the building. On the ground floor in the entrance hallway is a large shared cupboard providing excellent additional storage.
Directions
Entering Hawick on the A7 from the North, travel down Wilton Hill and take a left at the roundabout by Teviotdale Leisure Centre. Take the second left onto Mansfield Crescent and left again into the carpark for Mansfield Mill House. The secure entry door to the block is the middle door as you are looking at the building from the back.
Sales and other information
A factor fee of approx £38 is payable each month for maintenance of communal areas and roof fund.
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings, cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine included in the sale. (no appliance guarantees given)
Services
Mains drainage, water and electricity.
