2 bedroom apartment

CLOSING DATE - 12 NOON, TUESDAY 26TH APRIL

1 Free Church Place is an immaculately presented and beautifully appointed two-bedroom, main door apartment, situated in the centre of the much sought-after Borders town of Melrose which has just been voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times.
Providing an ideal primary or secondary home currently run as an excellent holiday let with potential, it has been thoughtfully laid out with superb attention to detail throughout.
With the Borders General Hospital nearby and the rail-link running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh only one and a half miles away there are excellent amenities on the doorstep.
Internally, there is an internal staircase leading to the first floor landing and the accommodation, which comprises two double bedrooms, a shower room, and an open plan sitting area with kitchen area, with exposed brick wall which is a charming feature. The apartment also benefits from gas fired central heating, double glazing and good storage.
Externally, there is an area of private garden ground with summerhouse and paved area to sit out and enjoy the sunshine. There is also a communal drying area with additional garden ground and on-street parking nearby. Only one and a half miles from the aforementioned Borders Railway, which runs to Edinburgh, it is conveniently located for commuting to Edinburgh which is also easily accessible via the A68, or the A7 with most Borders towns readily available from this central location.
Edinburgh 39 miles. Galashiels 5 miles. Tweedbank 1.5 miles. Peebles 22 miles.(All distances are approximate)

EPC: D61

Council Tax Band: n/aThe property is currently business rated as it is a self-catering holiday let.

Location:
1 Free Church Place is located in the centre of the attractive Borders town of Melrose. Regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns, situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed, it has just been voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times.
With an approximate population of around 2100 in Melrose, and 1200 in the immediate villages of Gattonside, Darnick and Newstead, the town provides an extensive choice of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist independent shops including a green grocer, a fishmonger, two butchers, antique and interiors shops, small supermarkets, a large selection of restaurants and numerous hotels, all situated around the High Street area of this vibrant town.
The thriving old mill town of Galashiels five miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Boots, Next and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House (home to the Borders Book Festival), Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House with award winning visitor centre, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, fieldsports, horse riding, golf, lawn bowling, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way, St. Cuthbert's Way and The Borders Abbeys Way. Several festivals which include the Melrose 7's Rugby Tournament, the Borders Book Festival, and the Melrose Festival complete with ride-out attract visitors from far and wide, as well as the thriving Melrose Music Society.
Local schools include the excellent Melrose primary school, the highly regarded St Mary's preparatory school, and Earlston High School.
The Borders General Hospital also lies just outside the town, and there are a number of churches in the area with Catholic, Episcopal and Church of Scotland represented in the town.
Melrose sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A68 or A7 via Galashiels that provide the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The area is also served by the Borders Railway which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, the station lies approximately one and a half miles away.
There is also a busy bus service with links to Newcastle and Carlisle in the South, as well as Edinburgh and the other Border towns.Edinburgh and Newcastle airports - both international, offer an excellent choice of destinations and are 45 miles and 66 miles away respectively.

Directions:
For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 9RZ
Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through Earlston. On reaching the roundabout, approximately three miles outside Earlston, turn right onto the A6091 signposted Melrose and Galashiels. Take the turn-off for Melrose and proceed through the town centre, down the High Street, passing the rugby club on your right-hand side. Turn left after the police station and into the second car park on your right-hand side. There is a path to your right leading to the front door of Number 1.
Coming from the West enter Melrose passing the Waverley Castle Hotel on your left, and proceed along Waverley Road, which then becomes High Cross Avenue. As you reach the High Street, turn right before the police station and follow the above directions.