1 bedroom retirement property for sale

An extremely delightful one-bedroom second-floor apartment peacefully positioned within a desirable retirement complex built by McCarthy Stone in 2009, centrally located in the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Designed to make retirement life comfortable, secure, and enjoyable, this property offers a pleasant layout with accommodation totalling around 519 square feet. Features include a residents’ lounge with a variety of social activities, a guest suite, communal laundry facilities, and a part-time house manager and Careline alarm service providing extra peace of mind while supporting independence. Enjoying an excellent location just a short walk from a fantastic array of shops, cafés, and local amenities, early viewing comes highly recommended.

Entered via a secure entry phone system into a welcoming central hallway, the building provides easy access to the second floor via lift, ensuring convenience for all residents. The apartment opens into a bright and inviting inner hallway, offering access to all rooms and a generous storage cupboard, perfect for everyday essentials. The sitting room is generously proportioned and features French doors opening onto a Juliet-style balcony, filling the space with natural light, and creating a delightful outlook, the perfect space for relaxation or gatherings with friends and family. Adjacent, the kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a range of wall and base units complemented by contrasting worktop surfaces, providing both style and practicality. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and hob with extractor above, alongside space for a fridge-freezer, ensuring ease of use. The spacious double bedroom benefits from ample fitted wardrobe space and a rear-facing window that allows daylight to flood the room, creating a bright and restful atmosphere. Completing the accommodation, the shower room is of a generous size and comprises a WC, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin, and a large walk-in shower.

Externally, the property benefits from access to well-maintained communal landscaped gardens and private resident parking. While there is no private garden, Peebles offers an abundance of nearby parks and scenic riverside walks, ideal for relaxed strolls and outdoor enjoyment.

Development Factor:

The development is managed by First Port Property Services. A service charge of approximately £2,850 per annum applies, which covers the cost of the house manager, a 24-hour careline alarm system, buildings insurance, and the maintenance of all communal areas, including the shared gardens within the development grounds and the laundry facilities. The service charge is reviewed annually. Residents of Venlaw View must be a minimum of 60 years of age.

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest in the Borders, with a population of around 9,000. It offers an ideal country lifestyle, featuring fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, and golf. The Gytes Leisure Centre provides a variety of activities for all ages, while Glentress Forest, located just 4 miles away, is known for its excellent mountain biking trails. Cultural enthusiasts can enjoy performances at the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre and various festivals, including the historic week-long Beltane Festival, Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, and Rugby Sevens. Peebles’ High Street boasts an excellent range of independent shops as well as some high street favourites, popular restaurants, a health centre, banks, and schools. The town is conveniently located within commuting distance of Edinburgh, accessible by frequent bus services and the A703, which connects to the Edinburgh City Bypass and the airport for UK and international travel.

Services:

Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Electric storage heaters. UPVC double-glazed windows. Telephone and broadband connections available.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, blinds, curtains, light fittings throughout the property, and the fridge are included in the sale. Additional items of furniture may be available through separate negotiation.

Council Tax and Local Authority:

For Council Tax purposes, this property has been assessed as band category D. Amount payable for year 2025/2026 - £2,092.11. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA [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 (80) with potential B (83).

Viewings:

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].

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.

Offers:

All offers must be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form, either by email [use Contact Agent Button] or in writing to JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS. The seller reserves the absolute discretion to accept or reject any offer received and is under no obligation to accept the highest or any offer. By law, all offers received will be intimated to the seller as soon as reasonably possible until formal conclusion of missives has taken place, unless the seller has provided specific written instructions not to pass on certain offers. Notwithstanding the receipt of an acceptable written offer, until missives are concluded, the seller and the Selling Agents reserve the right to continue marketing or re-market the property and to resume or conduct further viewings, particularly in the event of any delay by the purchaser in progressing the transaction. The purchaser or their solicitor will be notified in writing should the seller subsequently decide to place the property back on the market.

Important Note:

While we believe the information provided to be accurate, it is not guaranteed. All areas, measurements, and distances are approximate. The descriptions, photographs, and floorplans are intended for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as photographed. Any error, omission, or misstatement shall not annul the sale, entitle any party to compensation, nor provide grounds for legal action. JBM Estate Agents have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and to seek their own professional advice. All descriptions and references to the property's condition are made in good faith. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please contact us to confirm any details of particular importance to you, especially if you are planning to travel a considerable distance.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

JBM Estate Agents is a regulated estate agency business and is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the Criminal Finances Act 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, and other relevant legislation. We are required to comply with the guidelines set out by the regulator for the estate agency sector, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). In accordance with these requirements, we are legally obliged to carry out identity and source-of-funds checks on all property buyers. These checks are completed through an independent third-party verification provider and must be successfully concluded before an offer can be formally accepted or a property marked as “under offer.” All buyers are required to complete third-party AML verification, for which a non-refundable fee of £20 plus VAT (£24 in total) per individual applies. All information is handled securely and in accordance with current data protection legislation. JBM Estate Agents is registered for AML supervision with HMRC under registration number XBML00000125848, and we are legally required to report any evidence or suspicion of money laundering to the relevant authorities without notification.