A fabulous five-bedroom modern detached family house with double integral garage built by well-regarded CALA Homes in 2009 occupying a fantastic corner position within a highly desirable executive development on the southern edge of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Beautifully presented throughout, the property has been tastefully remodelled and upgraded to an excellent standard offering stylish and spacious accommodation totalling an impressive 3248 square feet over two floors including the garage. Boasting a fabulous open plan kitchen, dining, and family area to the rear, a south facing garden, conveniently placed for schooling at both levels, and just a short walk from the bustling town centre with an array of excellent local amenities, this property is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers and early viewing comes highly advised.  

Presented in walk-in condition throughout, the internal accommodation comprises; entrance vestibule leading into a large and welcoming central reception hallway with turning spindled staircase to the upper floor, generous L-shaped storage cupboard below, and a guest cloakroom with WC.  Relax and unwind in front of the open fire in the formal sitting room which is a generous size and offers a leafy outlook to the rear of the property.  Remodelled in 2019, the “now” open plan kitchen, dining and family room is the real heart of the home boasting wall to wall fully glazed sliding doors opening up to the private rear garden allowing indoor outdoor living, perfect for the modern family.  The contemporary and stylish kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of modern wall and base units with a centre island boasting white Quartz worktop surfaces incorporating a an undermounted sink unit benefiting from an instant boiling water tap.  Quality integrated items include an eye level electric oven and secondary multi-use oven, heated drawer, induction hob with flush ceiling extractor fan above,  fridge, undercounter freezer, and a wine cooler.  The impressive family dining area allows ample space for both lounge and dining furniture offering the perfect space for entertaining family and friends.  Accessed via the kitchen with matching wall and base units is the useful utility room with space and services space for a washing machine and tumble dryer,  an internal door leading into the large double integral garage, and an external door to the side of the property giving access out to the garden.  Completing the ground floor accommodation is the separate study which enjoys a front facing outlook over Jubilee Park, and whilst currently used as a cosy television room, it offers the perfect space for those working from home.  On the first floor there is a bright and spacious galleried hallway landing giving access to all accommodation on this level and a recessed snug/study area.  The superb master bedroom suite features a large dressing area with double wardrobes to both sides, French doors with Juliet balcony providing beautiful views, and a luxurious partially tiled en-suite wet room which was updated in 2019 to an exceptional standard.  Positioned to the rear is a generous and comfortable double guest bedroom featuring ample fitted wardrobes, and a modern private en-suite shower room.  There are three further double bedrooms, two with rear facing windows featuring fitted wardrobes, whilst the other is positioned to the front with a window overlooking Jubilee Park.  Completing the accommodation of this fantastic property is a generous family bathroom incorporating a fitted vanity unit, WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath, and a separate enclosed shower.

Externally, the house is set within good sized garden ground to the front, side, and rear.  The open style garden to the front enjoys areas laid to lawn surrounded by mature planting, whilst a monobloc driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles leads to a generous double integral garage.  A gated pathway to the side of the property leads round to the beautiful, private and enclosed south facing rear garden.  Taking centre stage is a superb timber outdoor living space complete with integrated sound system, built in bar area, and a hot tub, perfect for unwinding and relaxing in all weathers.  Accessed directly from the family dining area is a fabulous patio area laid to large Indian sandstone paving, providing the ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining in the summer months.  There is a further paved patio bordered by timber sleepers and decorative pebbles, a large area laid to lawn, a timber shed providing outdoor storage, and for those with green fingers, a large greenhouse.  The garden is fully secured and bound by timber fencing.  

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000.  Peebles is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle taking full advantage of the fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding and golf facilities that the area has to offer.  There is a swimming pool, and the Gytes Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of leisure activities to suit adults and children.  Glentress Forest and its popular mountain biking routes are approximately 4 miles east of Peebles offering excellent biking facilities.  For those who enjoy the creative arts, the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre showcases local and international musical and artistic talent throughout the year and there are a number of popular festivals throughout the year to include the week-long Beltane Festival which is steeped in the history of Peebles and follows a traditional format, an Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens and TweedLove Bike Festival, to name just a few.  The High Street of Peebles has a wide selection of independent retailers and highly regarded restaurants as well as a number of high street favourites.  The town also has a health centre, dentists, vets, banks, and supermarkets as well as primary and secondary schools.  Peebles is ideally situated within commuting distance of Edinburgh which can be reached by private or public transport.  There is a frequent bus service running to and from Edinburgh as well as services for Biggar, Galashiels, and nearby local towns.  The A703 gives easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass for onward travel to many destinations and Edinburgh Airport for UK or overseas travel.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Mains gas fired central heating.  Electric underfloor heating (kitchen, dining family area).  UPVC double glazed windows.  Telephone and fibre broadband connection.  

The Jubilee Park development is factored and managed by Charles White Limited with a quarterly charge of approximately £90.00 for the upkeep of the communal areas.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, fitted blinds, and light fittings (excluding the sphere chandelier in the central hallway) throughout the property will be included in the sale.  The Hot Tub is available under separate negotiation.  
  
Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category H, with an annual charge of £4,121.13 payable for the year 2022/2023.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [use Contact Agent Button].

Viewing Arrangements: 

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].

Home Report:

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property.   Please contact us to request a copy.

EPC Rating: 

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is C (79) with potential B (85).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set, unless the property has been sold previously.   

Important Note: 

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS.  Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button], Fax[use Contact Agent Button].  The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.  Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied with certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend at our office with their original documents.  Please note, until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.    

 

Sitting Room - 17' 8'' x 14' 6'' (5.38m x 4.42m)

Family Room/Dining/Kitchen - 27' 11'' x 25' 4'' (8.51m x 7.72m)

Office/TV Room - 11' 4'' x 9' 11'' (3.45m x 3.02m)

Utility Room - 12' 5'' x 6' 1'' (3.78m x 1.85m)

Principal Bedroom - 25' 3'' x 14' 5'' (7.70m x 4.39m)

Guest Double Bedroom - 12' 11'' x 10' 0'' (3.94m x 3.05m)

Double Bedroom 3 - 14' 6'' x 10' 7'' (4.42m x 3.23m)

Double Bedroom 4 - 13' 8'' x 9' 11'' (4.17m x 3.02m)

Double Bedroom 5 - 10' 2'' x 9' 0'' (3.10m x 2.74m)

Office/Snug - 8' 4'' x 4' 9'' (2.54m x 1.45m)

Double Garage - 18' 9'' x 18' 0'' (5.71m x 5.49m)

Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold