22 Morning Hill, Peebles,
Scottish Borders, EH45 9JS
A striking three-bedroom detached family house built by Balfour Beatty in the 1990s situated on a small exclusive development, occupying a peaceful setting in the picturesque Borders town of Peebles.
3/4 BEDROOMS
3/4 PUBLIC ROOMS
2 BATH/SHOWER
1,703 SQFT
158 SQM
Property Details & Description
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hallway, Dining Room, Living Room, Sitting Room, Garden Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, WC, Utility Room.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Shower room, Two Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.
EXTERIOR
Private Driveway, Serviced Double Garage, Front and Rear Gardens.
MILEAGE
Edinburgh 24 miles, Dalkeith 22 miles, Biggar 19 miles, Galashiels 19 miles, Peebles High Street 0.8 miles.
Situation
22 Morning Hill is situated within the highly regarded Morning Hill Estate built by Balfour Beatty within walking distance to the Centre of Peebles. Peebles is a hugely popular market town with a population of around 9000. Amenities within Peebles include the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, a swimming pool, the Gytes Leisure Centre, independent retailers, popular restaurants as well as national supermarkets and shops. The town also benefits from a health centre, dentists, banks and vets as well as well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
For those with an interest in country pursuits fishing, hill walking, mountain biking (Glentress Forest), horse riding and golfing are all on the doorstep. Peebles is also well-known for hosting festivals throughout the course of the year including the week-long Beltane Festival, the Tweedlove Bike Festival, an Arts Festival, an Agricultural Festival and the Rugby Sevens.
Peebles is well placed for those looking to live in a semi-rural location whilst being within a commutable distance of Edinburgh city centre, which is just a 24-mile drive away, and a frequent bus service provides access to the Capital as well as other local towns. The A703 provides easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass.
General Description
This wonderful property offers generously proportioned accommodation over two floors including a double integral garage. Benefits include a fully upgraded kitchen and bathroom, the addition of a beautiful relaxing garden room, and a well-maintained south facing rear garden. With a comfortable internal layout perfect for modern family living, and a highly desirable and idyllic location just a short walk from the bustling High Street and Peebles High School, this property is sure to prove popular and early viewing comes highly recommended.
Beautifully presented and in excellent decorative order throughout, the internal accommodation comprises; a bright and welcoming entrance hallway with a staircase to the upper floor incorporating an extremely useful storage cupboard below. Positioned to the rear, the relaxing living room enjoys good proportions and features two large windows to the rear offering delightful views over the garden. Located to the front of the property, the formal dining room enjoys a bay window showcasing a leafy outlook across the street and provides the perfect space for entertaining family and friends. The stylish and modern kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units with granite worktop surfaces incorporating a double under-mounted sink unit positioned below a rear facing window. Quality integrated appliances include an eye-level electric oven and microwave, gas hob, fridge freezer, and a dishwasher, whilst there is ample space for a small breakfasting table and chairs. Accessed via the kitchen is a separate utility room fitted with wall and base units incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit and space and services for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The utility room also has an external door out to the rear garden, and an internal door allowing direct access into the integral garage which benefits from power and light. Located in the centre of the property is a delightful sitting room which is an extremely versatile space with glazed French doors leading into a fantastic bright and spacious garden room that features a triple aspect enjoying windows and external French doors providing access out to the private rear garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a handy cloakroom incorporating a guest WC and wash hand basin. Up on the first floor, there is a light and airy hallway landing with two useful storage cupboards, and an access hatch to the loft space. The principal bedroom enjoys views to the rear of the property and features excellent fitted wardrobe space, and a private, fully updated en-suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms located to the front of the property, a further double, and a comfortable single, both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes and enjoy windows overlooking Morning Hill. The accommodation of this wonderful property is completed by the stylish, fully tiled family bathroom which incorporates a WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin, an enclosed bath with mixer shower over, and a side facing opaque window allowing in the natural light.
OUTSIDE
Externally; there is a generous open-style garden to the front of the property mainly laid to lawn and mature shrubbery, whilst a large monobloc driveway provides off-street parking for several vehicles which leads to an integral double garage with electric, remote-controlled twin doors. The beautiful and wellkept south-facing rear garden has a large area of lawn bordered by mature flower beds, shrubs, and greenery. There are several seating areas including a large, paved patio which provides ample space for both outdoor lounge and dining furniture offering the perfect space for alfresco dining and relaxing in the summer months. There is a timber garden shed, and the private enclosed rear garden is partially bound by a mixture of timber fencing and hedging.
Floorplan
Virtual Tour
General Remarks & Information
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070
Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is EH45 9JS.
Fixtures and Fittings
The following should be noted:
Fitted carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale.
What Three Words
storybook.relay.sides
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Gas Central Heating.
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council, Council HQ, Newtown Street, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA. Tel: 0300 100 1800. Email: customeradvice@scotborders.gov.uk.
EPC Rating
Band C
Council Tax
Band G
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, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
Websites and Social Media
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.
In addition, our social media platforms are Facebook.com – RettieTownandCountry; Twitter.com – RettieandCo; Instagram and LinkedIn.
Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Important Notice
Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
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