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
Entered to the side of the building, a communal staircase leads up to the second floor. The property is on the left and is entered via solid timber door into the hallway where all accommodation can be accessed and two good size storage cupboards are situated, one of which houses the gas boiler and hot water tank. The living room is to the front of the property and is a lovely bright room with double glazed window overlooking the river. This room has a cosy feel with the main focal point being the timber fire surround with tiled back, marble hearth and gas fire inset. Cornicing to ceiling, attractive ceiling light fitting and wall lights. Feature wallpaper to one wall and neutral tones to the remaining and carpet to floor. Recessed display unit with shelving and storage and central heating radiator. The kitchen is also to the front offering the nice views of the river from the large double glazed window. Good range of floor and wall mounted units in timber with laminate worksurfaces and stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Built in electric oven and gas hob with extractor above and space for undercounter fridge. Decorated in neutral tones with vinyl flooring. The double bedroom is to the rear and offers ample space for furniture. Freshly decorated in white with carpet to floor. The large double glazed window allows good natural light. Recessed display unit with shelving and storage cupboard, central heating radiator and ceiling light fitting. The recently updated shower room is to the side with opaque double glazed window and comprises of 3 piece suite of walk in shower enclosure with chrome double headed shower run off the boiler, wash hand basin set in vanity furniture and WC. The grey marble effect shower boarding to full height throughout the room makes for easy cleaning. Contemporary style central heating radiator, wall mounted heater, recessed ceiling spot lights and laminate to floor.
Room Sizes
Sitting Room 3.69 x 4.06
Kitchen 2.93 x 2.29
Bedroom 4.66 x 4.14
Bathroom 2.01 x 2.92
Externally
The well maintained shared garden to the rear is laid to lawn, has clothes drying facilities and is bounded by fencing.
Directions
Heading south on the A7 in to Hawick, follow the road to the round about and take a left onto Mansfield road, follow the road down past Johnston's of Elgin and the property is located in the first building after the junction.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings, integrated appliances and fridge included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.