The Town
With a population of around 6,000, Selkirk is situated in breath-taking rolling Borders countryside, above the southern bank of the Ettrick Water. With a variety of shopping and recreational facilities, Selkirk boasts three good primary schools and a secondary school. Excellent sports and leisure facilities include a swimming pool and a golf course. The annual Common Riding commemorates Selkirk's long and colourful history. Three miles west is Bowhill House, a Georgian Mansion, set in extensive grounds with beautiful woodland walks and an adventure playground. The twin valleys of Ettrick and Yarrow contain some of the most glorious scenery in the Scottish Borders, with St. Mary's Loch, southern Scotland's largest stretch of water.
Travel
Hawick 12 miles, Galashiels 6 miles, Edinburgh 42 miles, Tweedbank 6 miles
The A7 provides a through-route to Edinburgh and south to Carlisle and the M6. Rail links are available at Tweedbank, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Carlisle and Edinburgh. The nearest International Airports are located in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The Property
Entering the property from the front, a UPVC composite door allows access into the entrance hallway which has been decorated in neutral tones with laminate to floor and has a central heating radiator and ceiling light. A large cupboard within the hallway is a great advantage with hanging and shelving. A door leads through to the living room with large double glazed window allowing good natural light in and lovely views out over to the hills to the front. Decorated in neutral tones with a feature wall in patterned wallpaper and laminate to floor, with two attractive ceiling light fittings and two central heating radiators. The main focal point of the room is the electric fire suite set in a dark wood surround, back and hearth. A carpeted staircase leads to the upper level and access to the kitchen is from here also. Located to the rear, the kitchen is a lovely bright room which is flooded with light from the two double glazed windows and composite double glazed door leading out to the rear garden. Good range of floor and wall mounted units in cream with laminate worktop surfaces and tile to splashback area. The kitchen is well equipped with integrated 4 burner hob with extractor over and electric oven, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and space for freestanding fridge freezer. A large understairs cupboard provides excellent storage and is fitted with shelving and light. Ample space for breakfasting table and chairs. The views from here are fantastic, stretching over the Ettrick Water and up towards Selkirk.
From the living room a carpeted stair leads to the upper level where the two double bedrooms and shower room are located. Access hatch to loft, ceiling light fitting and central heating radiator. The bedrooms are good size doubles with large fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage. The Vaillant combination gas boiler is located within a wardrobe in the rear bedroom. Both bedrooms are tastefully decorated with carpet flooring and offer superb views out with one located to the front and the other situated to the rear. The shower room has a newly fitted double walk-in shower enclosure with chrome double headed shower run off the boiler, wash hand basin and WC which are set into a vanity with shelf and mirror above. Shaving point, chrome heated towel rail and ceiling light fitting. Shower boarding has been fitted to bathing areas for easy cleaning with the remainder of the room decorated in a light grey wallpaper and vinyl to floor. This charming house is in walk-in condition in a lovely location and should be viewed to fully appreciate.
Room Sizes
Hallway 2.29 x 0.88
Living room 5.0 x 3.21
Kitchen 2.76 x 4.16
Bedroom 3.65 x 2.88
Bedroom 3.59 x 2.75
Shower Room 2.05 x 2.05
Externally
Off Street parking for one vehicle is to the front. To the rear is a very private, well maintained garden with patio and areas laid with stones and pathway, clothes drying facilities and shed, mature shrubs and an apple tree which produces an abundance of fruit. Bounded by fence on all sides with a gate allowing access to the riverside walkway to the rear.
Directions
From the town centre head down West Port and follow the road (A707) down and across Ettrick water, follow the road to the end and turn right onto Linglie Road, take the last right onto Cannon Street and then left onto Corbie Terrace, the property is directly in front of you.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings and integrated appliances included in the sale, (the dishwasher is not working at present) The fridge freezer and washing machine can be included in the sale but no guarantees will be given.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
