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This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map2 bedroom apartment
Retirement
Sold STC
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
EPC rating: B
Key information
Features and description
- First Floor Apartment
- Exclusive Over 55s Development
- 2 Bedrooms
- High Quality Fixture & Fittings
- Modern Open Plan Living Space
- Fantastic Views
- Lift Access
- Private Undercover Parking
- Close to Melrose Town Centre
- Train Station Nearby
We are delighted to offer this immaculately presented two-bedroom apartment set in an exclusive over-55s development a stones throw from the centre of the highly sought-after town of Melrose. The property offers bright and spacious accommodation and benefits from lift access, private parking, and a secure storage area, all within easy reach of the town's many amenities as well as Tweedbank Train Station.
ACCOMMODATION
- ENTRANCE HALL - OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM - TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS - SHOWER ROOM -
Internally - This apartment offers light, free-flowing accommodation, with with modern fixtures and fittings throughout as well as attractive Karndean flooring. There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, a spacious shower room, and an open-plan kitchen/living room with wonderful views toward the town centre and over to Gattonside.
There are several cupboards in the hall, offering excellent storage.
Kitchen - The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminated worktops incorporating a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. The attractive kitchen island offers useful additional storage/preparation space. There is an integrated double oven, induction hob with extractor, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
The seamless open-plan design ensures the kitchen flows effortlessly into the living and dining areas, creating an ideal space for socialising with friends and family.
Bathroom - The bathroom offers a luxurious three-piece suite that includes a large walk-in shower, wc and a stylish vanity unit, finished with grey tiling.
Externally - There are communal gardens surrounding the development with dedicated residents parking to the basement level. Visitors parking is also readily available.
Outbuildings - There is a dedicated secure store located within the basement level.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted flooring, blinds and integrated appliances will be included within the sale.
Location - Regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which was also recently voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times, Melrose provides an extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony Gardens and Priorswood Gardens. It is also home to the world-famous annual Melrose Sevens and very popular Borders Book Festival. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and is within the Earlston High School Catchment Area, one only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler's Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. There is an abundance of outdoor pursuits in the area including Rugby, Football, Golf, Horse Riding and Walking including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating via air-source heat pump. Double glazing.
Factoring Fee - It is understood that the development is factored by Edwin Thompson. Fees as of April 2025 are in the region of £105 per month. The factoring fee includes the buildings insurance policy and door entry servicing. More details are available upon request.
Council Tax - Band D
Viewings - Viewings are strictly by appointment through James Agent.
Travel - Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 and A7 Trunk Roads. Tweedbank, only minutes to the west of Melrose, hosts the Park and Ride facility for the Borders Railway providing a service into Edinburgh with journey times of under one hour, Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 38 miles) provides a major rail link for travel on the East Coat Railway Line to the South. International Airports can be found in both Edinburgh and Newcastle. Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 and A7 Trunk Roads. Tweedbank, only minutes to the west of Melrose, hosts the Park and Ride facility for the Borders Railway providing a service into Edinburgh with journey times of under one hour, Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 38 miles) provides a major rail link for travel on the East Coat Railway Line to the South. International Airports can be found in both Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Home Report - A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website
Offers - All offers should be submitted in writing to Standard Scottish Format. All Parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor. In the event of a Closing Date the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept an offer at anytime.
ACCOMMODATION
- ENTRANCE HALL - OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM - TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS - SHOWER ROOM -
Internally - This apartment offers light, free-flowing accommodation, with with modern fixtures and fittings throughout as well as attractive Karndean flooring. There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, a spacious shower room, and an open-plan kitchen/living room with wonderful views toward the town centre and over to Gattonside.
There are several cupboards in the hall, offering excellent storage.
Kitchen - The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminated worktops incorporating a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. The attractive kitchen island offers useful additional storage/preparation space. There is an integrated double oven, induction hob with extractor, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
The seamless open-plan design ensures the kitchen flows effortlessly into the living and dining areas, creating an ideal space for socialising with friends and family.
Bathroom - The bathroom offers a luxurious three-piece suite that includes a large walk-in shower, wc and a stylish vanity unit, finished with grey tiling.
Externally - There are communal gardens surrounding the development with dedicated residents parking to the basement level. Visitors parking is also readily available.
Outbuildings - There is a dedicated secure store located within the basement level.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted flooring, blinds and integrated appliances will be included within the sale.
Location - Regarded by many as one of the most desirable Border Towns, which was also recently voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times, Melrose provides an extensive range of local amenities including independent shops, supermarket, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony Gardens and Priorswood Gardens. It is also home to the world-famous annual Melrose Sevens and very popular Borders Book Festival. Local schooling includes the Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Mary's Preparatory School and is within the Earlston High School Catchment Area, one only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler's Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018. There is an abundance of outdoor pursuits in the area including Rugby, Football, Golf, Horse Riding and Walking including the Southern Upland Way and St Cuthbert's Way.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating via air-source heat pump. Double glazing.
Factoring Fee - It is understood that the development is factored by Edwin Thompson. Fees as of April 2025 are in the region of £105 per month. The factoring fee includes the buildings insurance policy and door entry servicing. More details are available upon request.
Council Tax - Band D
Viewings - Viewings are strictly by appointment through James Agent.
Travel - Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 and A7 Trunk Roads. Tweedbank, only minutes to the west of Melrose, hosts the Park and Ride facility for the Borders Railway providing a service into Edinburgh with journey times of under one hour, Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 38 miles) provides a major rail link for travel on the East Coat Railway Line to the South. International Airports can be found in both Edinburgh and Newcastle. Edinburgh is within easy commuting distance via the A68 and A7 Trunk Roads. Tweedbank, only minutes to the west of Melrose, hosts the Park and Ride facility for the Borders Railway providing a service into Edinburgh with journey times of under one hour, Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 38 miles) provides a major rail link for travel on the East Coat Railway Line to the South. International Airports can be found in both Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Home Report - A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website
Offers - All offers should be submitted in writing to Standard Scottish Format. All Parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor. In the event of a Closing Date the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept an offer at anytime.
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About this agent
Founder and Director Adam James BSc (Hons) AssocRICS is a fully qualified property professional and a RICS Registered Valuer with over 12 years experience in the Scottish Borders property market. Prior to James Agent, Adam worked for a national firm of Chartered Surveyors as a Residential Valuer, where he carried out home reports and residential mortgage valuations throughout the Scottish Borders region for homeowners, investors and high street lenders. He was promoted to an Associate within the firm and successfully ran their successful Galashiels Office. Throughout his career he has been heavily involved in the purchase and sale of property, including the building of new homes. He is now delighted to be able to pass on his experience, skills and local knowledge to homeowners and investors throughout the Scottish Borders region and beyond.