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
Located just a short walk to the town centre and on a good bus route North to Edinburgh and South to Carlisle. The property is bright and spacious with high ceilings and deep timber skirtings along with intricate cornicing and large bay window to the front. There is a well maintained communal close/entrance to the property and the rear garden which is private to the owners in the block at No.2, is low maintenance with the benefit of clothes drying facilities.
Entrance Hall
The property is entered via a double glazed door into the entrance hall. Carpet flooring. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Housed at high level is the electric meter and switch gear. Large storage cupboard.
Sitting Room 4.55 x 3.15 (14'11" x 10'4")
Located to the rear of the property with double glazed window. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet flooring. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Recessed display area with storage below. Tiled fireplace with gas fire. Access to the kitchen.
Kitchen 3.64 x 1.86 (11'11" x 6'1")
Located to the rear with double glazed window. Ample floor and wall mounted units with marble effect work surfaces. Vinyl flooring. Ceiling striplight. Space for free standing electric cooker and washing machine. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler.
Double Bedroom 3.92 x 5.85 (12'10" x 19'2")
Large bright room with double glazed bay windows overlooking the front of the property. Intricate cornicing and deep timber skirtings. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light fitting. Recessed display area. Tiled fireplace with gas fire (please note gas fire does not work). Timber panelling to windows.
Single Bedroom 1.94 x 3.57 (6'4" x 11'8")
Located to the front of the property with double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Ceiling light. Carpet flooring.
Shower Room 3.07 x 1.30 (10'0" x 4'3")
Located to the rear with a double glazed opaque window. Comprises of 3pc suite of wash hand basin, WC and double walk in shower enclosure with electric shower and panel boarding. Vinyl flooring. Central heating radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings and light fittings included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
