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 solid timber door opens into the well maintained communal staircase which leads up to the property on the first floor. A timber and glazed door allows access to a hallway which has the benefit of three generous storage cupboards, one housing the water tanks and one containing the electric switch gear. The living room is to the front and has two large double glazed windows allowing lots of natural light with carpet to floor and ceiling light fitting. The main focal point is the white timber fire surround with tiled back and hearth and electric fire inset. A recessed display unit offers shelving and further storage. Access to the kitchen is from here which is a good size with space for breakfasting table and chairs. Ample floor and wall mounted units in timber style with laminate work surfaces and red boarding to backsplash areas. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for free standing fridge freezer, integrated electric oven and 4 burner electric hob with extractor over. A single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap sits under the large double glazed window to the rear with nice views. This room is decorated in neutral tones with vinyl to floor and ceiling light fitting.
Both bedrooms are good size doubles, one to the front and the other is to the rear, both with lovely views and built in wardrobes with hanging and shelving. The shower room is located to the rear of the property with double glazed opaque window. Comprises of a 3pc white suite of wash hand basin, WC and adapted walk in shower enclosure with electric shower and shower boarding. Tall freestanding unit and wall mounted mirrored cabinet provide additional storage. Electric heating and double glazing throughout the property.
Room Sizes
Hallway 4.57 x 2.72 to widest point
Kitchen 3.44 x 2.86
Living room 4.65 x 3.72 to widest point
Shower room 1.93 x 1.74
Bedroom 4.09 x 3.43
Bedroom 3.92 x 3.34
Externally
There is a well maintained shared drying area to the rear which is accessed from a back door of communal close and has clothes drying facilities.
Directions
From the High Street travelling West, turn onto the Howegate and continue onto Drumlanrig Square and The Loan. The property is located on the right hand side.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings and integrated appliances included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, and electricity.
