Bowden, Melrose

The Town
Nestled in the picturesque heart of the Scottish Borders, just 3 miles south of the historic town of Melrose, the village of Bowden offers a quintessential rural lifestyle with timeless character and breathtaking countryside views. Quaint features like the old village well, classic cottages, and the historic village hall add to the timeless charm. The village is close to quality local schools and essential amenities in nearby Melrose, Newtown St Boswells and St Boswells.

Travel
Melrose 3.5 miles, Newtown St Boswells 2 miles, St Boswells 3.7 miles, Selkirk 6.9 miles, Galashiels 6.7 miles, Edinburgh 40 miles

The A68 provides a through-route to Edinburgh and south to Newcastle. Rail links are available at Tweedbank, Galashiels, Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Edinburgh. The nearest International Airports are located in Edinburgh and Newcastle.

The Property
The property is accessed via a UPVC front door, opening into a welcoming entrance hall, where a carpeted turning staircase leads to the upper level, creating an immediate sense of character and space. The ground floor accommodation comprises a well proportioned sitting room, a fitted kitchen, a generous double bedroom, and a contemporary shower room with two further bedrooms on the upper level.
Positioned to the front of the property, the sitting room benefits from attractive double glazed sash and case windows, a charming feature that enhances both natural light and period appeal. The room is tastefully decorated in warm green tones and complemented by solid wood flooring, an electric WIFI-controlled heater, and ceiling lighting. The main focal point of the room is the log burning stove with floating timber mantel and set upon a slate hearth. A substantial built in cupboard offers excellent storage.
From the sitting room, a door leads down three steps to an inner area providing access to the shower room and kitchen. A double glazed window is located to the front and an open doorway provides access through to the kitchen. Good range of floor and wall mounted units with ample worksurface space and tiling to splashback areas. The kitchen is well equipped with built in single electric oven and four burner ceramic hob, single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a free standing fridge freezer. Two double glazed windows allow lots of light through.
The shower room comprises of a 3pc suite of wash hand basin, with storage below, WC and shower enclosure with electric shower inset. Double glazed opaque sash and case window to the front.
Cheviot View Cottage benefits from 3 bedrooms, a double on the ground floor and two further bedrooms on the upper level. The ground floor bedroom is generously proportioned, offering flexible and versatile accommodation to suit a variety of needs, whether as a principal bedroom, guest room, or additional living space.
The two upper bedrooms are equally appealing, each showcasing attractive exposed brick feature walls that add character and a distinctive sense of charm. The upper landing also provides storage and a skylight window provides natural light.

Room Sizes
SITTING ROOM 4.16 x 3.82
KITCHEN 2.77 x 2.55
SHOWER ROOM 1.50 x 1.77
BEDROOM 2.80 x 4.20
BEDROOM 3.22 x 2.35
BEDROOM 3.20 x 2.55

Externally
The property benefits from a private off street parking area with log store.

Directions
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Leaving Melrose on the Dingleton Road B6359 towards Eildon Crescent, turn left into Bowden (B6398) and the property is located on the right hand side.

Rental Information
Available immediately
Council Tax Band A
EPC Rating E
Deposit equal to one months rent £1350
Landlord Registration 1299979/355/28092
No smokers allowed. No Pets.
The landlord would prefer tenants in full time employment or retirees, but all applications will be considered based on the information provided.
All applicants will be subject to a full credit and affordability check upon application.