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This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map2 bedroom semi-detached house
Study
Sold STC
Semi-detached house
2 beds
1 bath
850
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band C
Broadband: Super-fast 35Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Semi Detached Cottage
- Two Bedrooms
- Central spot in Newstead
- Beautifully Landscaped Garden
- Pretty Views
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A charming two-bedroom semi-detached cottage with enclosed private garden, nestled in the heart of the pretty village of Newstead which lies just a short distance from the popular Borders town of Melrose.
Set over two floors the property boasts a large living/dining room with conservatory extension, a well equipped modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a good sized bathroom. Externally there is a beautiful and recently landscaped private rear garden providing an excellent space to relax and dine al-fresco.
Accommodation Comprises:
Ground floor - Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Utility Cupboard.
First floor – Landing with Study area, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.
Outside - Rear Garden, Garden Shed, Storage Outbuilding, On street parking.
Mileage
Edinburgh 38 miles Berwick-upon-Tweed 36 miles
Tweedbank Railway Terminus 4 miles Melrose 1 mile Galashiels 5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation:
Hillview occupies a central position in the historic and pretty village of Newstead. Reputedly one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Scotland, Newstead is within walking distance of Melrose, which boasts a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Excellent amenities in nearby Galashiels include a cinema, large supermarkets, and well-known High Street retailers. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey; Harmony House; Priorwood Gardens; The Greenyards, home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens; and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way.
Local schooling includes Melrose Grammar Primary school and the highly regarded St Marys preparatory school, as well as being within the catchment area of Earlston High School which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018.
The Borders General Hospital lies just outside Melrose and nearby Tweedbank (5 minutes to the west of Newstead), has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 36 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the south and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.
EPC Rating - E
Council Tax - C
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: C
Set over two floors the property boasts a large living/dining room with conservatory extension, a well equipped modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a good sized bathroom. Externally there is a beautiful and recently landscaped private rear garden providing an excellent space to relax and dine al-fresco.
Accommodation Comprises:
Ground floor - Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Utility Cupboard.
First floor – Landing with Study area, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.
Outside - Rear Garden, Garden Shed, Storage Outbuilding, On street parking.
Mileage
Edinburgh 38 miles Berwick-upon-Tweed 36 miles
Tweedbank Railway Terminus 4 miles Melrose 1 mile Galashiels 5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation:
Hillview occupies a central position in the historic and pretty village of Newstead. Reputedly one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Scotland, Newstead is within walking distance of Melrose, which boasts a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Excellent amenities in nearby Galashiels include a cinema, large supermarkets, and well-known High Street retailers. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey; Harmony House; Priorwood Gardens; The Greenyards, home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens; and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way.
Local schooling includes Melrose Grammar Primary school and the highly regarded St Marys preparatory school, as well as being within the catchment area of Earlston High School which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018.
The Borders General Hospital lies just outside Melrose and nearby Tweedbank (5 minutes to the west of Newstead), has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 36 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the south and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.
EPC Rating - E
Council Tax - C
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: C
About this agent
Located in the market town of Melrose, close to the famous Abbey, our Borders office offers unrivalled local knowledge and connections, along with the personal service for which Rettie is famous. We are perfectly placed to help you if you are interested in buying or selling property anywhere in this beautiful part of the country. Our customer base reflects the outstanding lifestyle appeal of this relatively undiscovered region, which is popular with buyers from across the whole UK and overseas. The office is led by Alice Brown. Alice and her team are passionate about the area's landscape and heritage as well as the superb value for money offered by the Scottish Borders.