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 from the side via UPVC double glazed door, a carpeted stair with handrail leads to the upper level where all accommodation can be accessed. Decorated in grey with carpet to floor. A large cupboard in the hallway has power and light and offers good storage and an access hatch leads to the roof space above offering further storage. The living room is to the front and is spacious with ample room for furniture. The large double glazed windows allow lots of natural light in. Decorated in grey with a feature wall and carpet to floor. Wall mounting facilities are in place for a TV. Glazed panel door allows access to the modern kitchen which is newly fitted with floor and wall mounted units in dark grey with marble effect laminate worksurfaces which flow round the room to offer a handy breakfast bar for dining. White sub tile to the splashback areas runs to half height and the remaining room is decorated in a pale grey with vinyl flooring. Integrated electric oven and 4 burner gas hob with chimney style cooker hood over. Space for free standing fridge freezer and space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Composite light grey single bowl sink with chrome mixer tap. The electric switch gear is located under the breakfast bar and a large cupboard houses the ALPHA boiler. Wall mounted vertical radiator. Recessed spotlights and smoke detector to ceiling. The double glazed window looks out onto Oliver park.
The main bedroom is to the rear with nice views over the hills. Decorated in grey with feature wall in patterned wallpaper and carpet to floor. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors offer hanging and shelving and an additional over stairs cupboard is a great space. The second bedroom is to the front. Decorated in pale grey with a feature wall in green and carpet flooring. A large double glazed window fills this room with light. Finally the contemporary shower room is to the rear and comprises of of 3pc suite of wash hand basin, WC and double walk in shower enclosure with shower run off the boiler. White subway tile to bathing area and half height round the room gives a clean fresh feel and the rest of the space is decorated in pale grey with vinyl flooring. Matt black heated towel rail, Recessed ceiling spotlights. Double glazed opaque window to the rear. The property benefits from integrated smoke alarms, gas central heating and double glazing throughout and should be viewed to appreciate quality of finish.
Room Sizes
Living Room 3.57 x 4.89
Kitchen 3.61 x 2.93
Bedroom 3.77 x 3.72
Bedroom 2.70 x 3.80
Bathroom 1.45 x 2.35
Externally
The property has a well maintained area of mature shrubs and flowers which run down the side of the property and a decking area offers lovely outdoor seating and clothes drying facilities. A gate to the rear allows access to Oliver Park where ample parking can be found.
Directions
From the roundabout at Mart Street, take the turning for Weensland Road and continue for approx. half a mile. Pass the first entrance to Oliver Park, the property lies on the left 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, gas and electricity.
