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.
Travel
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
A well maintained communal close leads up to the flat which is located on the second floor. The property is entered via a timber and glazed door into the hallway where all accommodation can be accessed and two cupboards provide good storage, one housing the boiler. The flat is a light filled spacious property, decorated in white throughout with grey carpet flooring to the living room and bedrooms and patterned vinyl to floor in the entrance hallway, kitchen and bathroom. The living room is to the front with double glazed window offering superb views over the town and surrounding countryside. The main focal point of the room is the electric fire suite with timber surround. Central heating radiator and ceiling light fitting. From here a door leads out onto the balcony which is also to the front enjoying the lovely views and providing a private outdoor space. The kitchen is located to the side with large double glazed window. Good range of floor and wall mounted units in white with laminate worksurfaces and tile to splashback areas. Space for freestanding cooker, fridge freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine. Ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator and ample space for breakfasting table and chairs. Both bedrooms are good size doubles with central heating radiators and ceiling light fittings. One bedroom is to the front with a built in wardrobe and double aspect windows providing lovely views and good natural light. The second bedroom is to the side and has a good range of built in wardrobes providing excellent storage. The bathroom is to the side with opaque double glazed window and comprises of 3 piece suite of bath with shower over which is run off the boiler, WC and wash hand basin. Ceiling light fitting and central heating radiator.
Room Sizes
Kitchen 2.92 x 3.72
Sitting Room 5.20 x 3.33
Bedroom 3.38 x 4.07
Bedroom 2.59 x 4.02
Bathroom 1.76 x 1.94
Externally
The property benefits from a private outhouse located outside the block at ground level and a shared drying green to the rear. On street parking.
Directions
Heading into Hawick from the north take a right at the police station on Howdenbank and the forth left, onto Harden Place, the property is on the right.
Sales and Other Information
No onward chain
Fixtures and Fittings
N/A
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
This property is being sold in its present condition and no warranty will be given to any purchaser with regard to the existence or condition of the services or any heating or other system within the property. Any intending purchasers will require to accept the position as it exists since no testing of any services or systems can be allowed. No moveable items will be included in the sale.
