1 bedroom semi-detached house to rent

Property Reference: 2838281.

The property

Castleside Bothy is a charming extended and modernised 1-2 bed semi-detached former farm cottage in excellent condition, with private garden, in a quiet rural setting next to the Ale Water, a short distance outside the friendly village of Ashkirk. There are numerous local facilities and the towns of Selkirk and Hawick, with full shopping, are in easy reach (~6 miles each). Melrose, with access to the train to Edinburgh is within 10 miles.

The accommodation is all on one level and provides an exceptionally light, spacious and flexible living area over two levels, with a double height ceiling and mezzanine level currently used for sleeping providing the space of a far larger property. It would suit a single professional or couple and is suitable for WFH. It comprises an open plan double height lounge with mezzanine area with woodburning stove and large French windows looking onto the private grass garden; modern spacious kitchen with ample units and space for appliances including cooker, washing machine and fridge; fitted entrance area; shower room with shower and toilet; a generous full height bedroom with fitted cupboard; full height mezzanine area accessed by ladder. The main rooms and hall have new laminate flooring; bathroom has lino; bedrooms are carpeted.

Fibre internet runs to the house.

Outside the property has private gravelled parking and a large, fenced dedicated garden looking onto trees.

The house has suitable insulation. Hot water and heating is supplied by an extremely efficient district biomass system by the landlord (with separate charge).

Water and waste removal are provided by the landlord (with separate charge).

It could suit a professional or retired occupant or young adults. Dogs (not cats) will be considered only with evidence of good behaviour.

The property is vacant from 20 April 2026.

The lease will be a Scottish PRT.

A deposit of two months rental will be required.

The area

This is in a charming riverside location close to but outside the village of Ashkirk just off the A7 between Selkirk and Hawick, both with excellent shopping facilities, in mature countryside by the Ale Water with easy access to the central Borders hub of Galashiels and rail to Edinburgh in one hour, and historic towns such as Melrose.

Application

Applicants are requested to provide information with their application regarding their current residence, employment, reason for moving to this location and family status eg single, couple, couple with dog. If successful you will be required to provide both employment and landlord references and complete a credit check. To save you time, please don't use RentNow which will be automatically rejected.

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £600.00 per month (£138.46 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,200.00
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 25 March 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 2
- DSS enquiries welcome
- No Students
- Pets considered / by arrangement
- No Smokers
- Family Friendly
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- Property has garden access
- Property has fireplace
- EPC Rating: D

If calling, please quote reference: 2838281

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.


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OpenRent is on the Scottish Letting Agent Register, registration number LARN1809026
The landlord is on the Scottish Landlord Register, registration number 1055968/355/11061




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