26 Monkswood, Gattonside, Melrose, TD6 9NS
5/6
BEDS
3
PUBLIC
3
BATH
3,541
SQFT
An exciting opportunity to acquire an impressive 5-6 bedroom, South-facing detached property, with exceptionally maintained gardens and a serviced integral double garage, as well as spectacular views out to the Eildon Hills. Within the highly sought-after housing development of Monkswood and walking distance to Melrose, 26 Monkswood offers a perfect family home in an ideal position.
Property Details & Description
Accommodation comprises
Ground Floor
Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Cloak Room, Shower Room, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen Diner, Utility Room, Boot Room.
First Floor
Landing, Principal Bedroom Suite with Ensuite and Dressing room, Four Double Bedrooms, Family bathroom, Linen Cupboard, Attic Storage.
Outside
Double Garage with additional storage room, Garden Store, Off-street Parking, Front and Rear Gardens, Vegetable Garden, Greenhouse.
Mileage
Edinburgh 38 miles. Galashiels 4 miles. Melrose 3 miles. Tweedbank Railway Station 2 miles. Kelso 13 miles. Berwick Upon Tweed 36 miles.
(All distances are approximate)
Situation
26 Monkswood occupies a wonderful, elevated South-facing position in the exclusive Monkswood development at the heart of the pretty village of Gattonside with spectacular views out to the Eildon Hills.
Nearby Melrose boasts a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafés, bars and restaurants and can be reached within a few minutes’ drive or via the footbridge over the River Tweed. 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 are 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 Mary’s preparatory school, while also within the catchment area is 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, minutes to the west of Gattonside, has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 40 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the South, and for the frequent flyer, airports can be found in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.
Description
26 Monkswood is a contemporary and stylish detached property, situated in an elevated position in the village of Gattonside enjoying beautiful views out over the rolling landscape. It offers spacious and flexible living accommodation neutrally decorated throughout and maintained to an incredibly high standard. Fitted with some high spec features including PIR automatic lighting and underfloor heating this is one certainly not to be missed.
Entering a vestibule leads into the welcoming hallway which provides access through the tiled and oakwood ground floor accommodation. Encased in this space is a useful understairs cupboard with electric points, a cloak room with ample storage for coats and shoes and a shower room expertly fitted with a shower, WC, Hand Basin and heated towel rail – ideal for guest use or when lower-level living is required. To the end of the welcoming hallway is the fabulously light lounge with a central feature gas fire and French doors encasing the outstanding views over the Eildon Hills which allows a flow of indoor and outdoor living. From here the dining room can be reached, again a very bright room with ample space for a 8-seater table ideal for hosting and entertaining. At the heart of the property is the immaculate kitchen diner fitted with a large number of white wall and base units, an integrated double oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, induction hob fitted to a central island with extractor fan and plenty space for a more informal dining area, a second set of French doors here allow the ideal opportunity to open up for al fresco dining in the summer months. The kitchen benefits from a separate utility room with plumbing for a washing machine, which in turn opens up into a boot/drying room providing access to the rear garden making it ideal for the end of a muddy walk and a cosy space for hanging the washing up on the pulley, an internal door from the utility room also grants access into the double garage and workshop. Completing the ground floor accomodation is a flexible room, currently utilised as a wonderful office to suit a home worker needs it could easily be utilised as a guest bedroom/primary room for someone needing a ground floor level bedroom.
Following an oak staircase to the fully carpeted first-floor landing branches off to four double bedrooms all benefiting from built in wardrobes, the family bathroom beautifully equipped with a bath, shower cubicle, vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail and a convenient linen cupboard. Lastly to the first floor is the incredible principal bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows opening to a Juliet balcony, a dressing room with shelving, clothing rails and an attic storage hatch located above the garage and the immaculate ensuite, equipped with shower, WC, bidet, vanity unit and heated towel rail. The three south facing double rooms and the principal suite provide fantastic, elevated views out over the Eildon Hills and countryside beyond.
Garden Grounds
Externally, to the front of the property is a Monoblock driveway with ample space for two, a serviced double garage with fire alarm linked to house, electric vehicle charge point benefitting from electric up and over doors with additional workshop which could be flexible for several uses. The front garden is attractively landscaped with electric-powered water feature, a mix of well stocked borders, trees and flowers adding a colourful interesting appearance. A paved path provides access to the front door from the pavement and driveway. Gates to both sides of the property grant access to the fully enclosed rear garden.
There are 2 outdoor power sources in the rear garden with an outdoor water supply located to the right side of the property. A separate garden store attached to the garage adds extra indoor storage with electrical points it is a handy area to store garden tools and equipment.
The exceptionally maintained rear landscaped garden is a standout feature to this property, with two electric-powered water features, and numerous different vistas, it has something to suit all the family. The garden boasts privacy with many places to relax and take in the sun.
The house faces south over a generous lawn with a planted landscaped section to the back left adding colour and interest year-round. Adjacent to the property a paved patio seating area adjoin to create an excellent outdoor hosting/party spot to the front of the living room and kitchen allowing a flow of indoor and out, with a wooden pergola and archway, water features and outdoor spot lighting. Another fantastic feature is the self-sufficient vegetable garden with a selection of raised vegetable beds and caged fruit trees. A second gravelled seating area adds another pretty area to relax and enjoy the garden views.
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General remarks
Satellite Navigation
For those with the use of Satellite Navigation the postcode for this property is TD6 9NS.
What3words
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Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070.
Tenure
Freehold
Fixtures and Fittings
Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price.
Non-integrated white goods may be available by separate negotiation.
Listing and Conservation
Please be aware, 26 Monkswood is not listed, but is in a conservation area.
Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.
Services
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Gas fired central heating.
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Mains water, electricity and drainage.
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Intruder Alarm Fitted
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PIR automatic lighting fitted in the Cloakroom, Shower Room and Hallway/Stairwell.
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Electric car charging port in Garage
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Under Floor Heating
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4KW Solar Panel System
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council - Telephone: 01835 824 000.
Council Tax
Band G
Energy Efficiency Rating
Band B
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 at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH and Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070
Internet Web Site
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.
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.
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 Borders LLP, 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 Borders LLP, 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 Borders LLP 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.