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
The property is entered via a double glazed door into the hallway where all accommodation is accessed. The hallway is decorated in neutral tones with carpet flooring, has two ceiling lights, central heating radiator and smoke alarm. Housed at high level is the electric meter and switch gear. Wall mounted thermostat.
The welcoming living room is located to the front of the property and boasts high ceilings and deep timber skirtings. The main focal point of the room is the marble fire surround with marble back and hearth and gas fire inset. Carpet flooring and attractive ceiling light fitting. A double glazed window to the front with comfy window seat is a lovely feature.
To the rear is very large dining kitchen with a great range of floor and wall units with ample marble effect work surfaces and tiling to splashback areas. A one and a half bowl sink and drainer sits beneath a large double glazed window allowing in lots of natural light. Integrated double electric oven and five burner gas hob. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a free standing fridge freezer. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Large storage cupboard.
The master bedroom is located to the rear also and is very generous in size with lovely high ceilings and double glazed window. Large walk in wardrobe, carpet flooring and central heating radiator. To the front is the second large double bedroom and single room which is currently used as a home office/storage room. Finally the family bathroom comprises of a 3pc suite of wash hand basin set in vanity furniture, WC and bath with shower above, run off the boiler. Chrome heated towel rail, shower boarding and vinyl flooring.
Room Sizes
SITTING ROOM 4.32 x 4.3
DINING KITCHEN 4.70 X 4.50
DOUBLE BEDROOM 4.23 x 5.31
DOUBLE BEDROOM 4.32 x 3.0
SINGLE BEDROOM 2.0 x 3.2
BATHROOM 1.45 x 3.25
Externally
The property benefits from good external storage with private outhouse on the first flooring housing the combination gas boiler and another outhouse in the garden area. The communal garden has clothes drying facilities and there is access to Mart Street.
Directions
From Mart Street travelling North, take the exit onto North Bridge Street. Take a left on to Union Street and the property is located on the left hand side and entered via a communal close to the rear.
Sales and other information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings and integrated appliances included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
