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 from the rear via a gate to the garden and a pathway leads to front door. Access is to an entrance vestibule which in turns leads through to the dining kitchen. The dining kitchen is a nice bright room with double aspect windows to the rear and side, allowing lots of natural light through. Good range of floor and wall units with ample work surface space and tiling to splashback areas. Wall mounted Glow Worm combination gas boiler, central heating radiator and ceiling light fitting. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, gas cooker and fridge freezer (included in the sale). Space for a small table and chairs also. The kitchen gives access to the hallway where all other accommodation is accessed and has a large cupboard providing excellent storage and houses the electric meter and switch gear. An access hatch to the roof space is via pull down Ramsay ladder and provides additional storage.
To the front is the light and spacious sitting room with double glazed window overlooking Wilton Hill. Decorated in neutral tones with cornicing to ceiling and carpet flooring, central heating radiator and ceiling light. The main focal point of the room is the brick fireplace, with timber mantle and tiled hearth and gas fire inset.
To the rear is a large double bedroom with double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Full range of built in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors provide excellent storage with ample room for further bedroom furniture. The second bedroom is also a good sized double room and located to the front with double glazed windows overlooking Wilton Hill. Currently used as a dining room, this space is versatile in use and is light and airy. Decorated in neutral tones with carpet flooring, central heating radiator and ceiling light.
Room Sizes
SITTING ROOM 4.32 x 4.20
DINING KITCHEN 4.32 x 4.20
DOUBLE BEDROOM 4.50 x 3.50
DOUBLE BEDROOM 3.60 x 3.45
SHOWER ROOM 2.75 x 1.50
Externally
The property benefits from a well tended and low maintenance private garden laid to lawn with clothes drying facilities, patio and two large brick built outhouses. There is also parking for a small vehicle with scope to expand if so desired.
Directions
Entering town from the north on the A7, head down Wilton Hill and take a left before Teviotdale Leisure centre as the property is entered from Wilton Hill Terrace. The property is on the left as you head back up the hill.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, light fittings and white goods included in the sale.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
