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Croft Cottage, Midlem, Selkirk, TD7 4QB
A charming and immaculately presented two-bedroom period cottage sitting within a generous plot on the village green in the quaint village of Midlem. Carefully and thoughtfully restored by the current owners the property presents flexible living and reception spaces spanning circa 1442 square feet. Croft Cottage boasts outstanding views to the Cheviot Hills and is bathed in sunlight due its southern position. The extensive rear gardens are filled with an array of specimen trees, rich fruit trees and deep herbaceous borders providing ample opportunity for the green fingered purchaser.
Highlights include:
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Generous sitting room with wood-burning stove, triple aspect windows and south-facing views.
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Large dining kitchen with wood-burning stove and patio doors to a paved terrace.
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Two large bathrooms with high specification fixtures and fittings.
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Modern dining-kitchen with patio doors, Belfast sink and sleek modern cabinetry.
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Three flexible and generous reception rooms with ample potential to be extra bedroom accommodation.
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Large external studio with power, insulation and stunning views of the Cheviot Hills.
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Facility for electric car charging.
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Stone-built former piggery, garden shed and tool shed all providing additional
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Extensive private gardens with laid lawn, specimen trees, fruit trees and herbaceous borders.
Offering incoming purchasers a wonderful opportunity, Croft Cottage is ideally situated to enjoy the advantages of village life whilst being within a short drive of an array of local amenities in nearby Selkirk, Melrose and St Boswells.
2 BEDROOMS
3 PUBLIC ROOMS
2 BATH/SHOWER
1,442 SQFT
134 SQM
Property Details & Description
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Vestibule, Sitting Room, Atelier/Dining Room, Study/Bedroom, Breakfasting Kitchen, Shower Room, Utility Room.
First Floor
Bedroom, Bathroom, Hallway Storage Cupboard.
External
Externally the property boasts from a sunny enclosed front garden and extensive rear gardens with terrace, laid lawn, herbaceous borders and garden studio.
Situation
Midlem is a picturesque conservation village situated above the Ale Valley. The layout of the village and the surrounding landscape follow the medieval ‘rig’ layout, and date back to the 12th century. The village enjoys extensive views to the Eildon Hills, the Cheviot Hills, Carter Bar and Ruberslaw.
The nearest town to Midlem is the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk, just 5 miles away. Selkirk boasts excellent leisure facilities, including a golf course, swimming pool and tennis courts, as well as cricket, football and rugby grounds. There is a good range of independent coffee shops, butchers, bakers, a small supermarket and a monthly farmers market. The thriving border Town of Galashiels offers a wider range of amenities just 8 miles away. Selkirk also offers excellent schooling, with three primary schools and secondary schooling at Selkirk High. The well-known St Mary’s Preparatory School is situated in the nearby town of Melrose. For the sporting enthusiast there are wide variety of outdoor pursuits on your doorstep including fishing on the River Tweed and Ettrick, golf, hill walking, horse riding, mountain biking in Tweed Valley and a selection of field sports.
Midlem is easily accessible and can be reached by both the A68 and the A7, providing links to Edinburgh and the north of England. The Borders Railway (just 8 miles away) provides a frequent service to and from Edinburgh. The Borders General Hospital, the largest hospital in the Scottish Borders is just seven miles away.
Mileage
Edinburgh 44 miles, Melrose 6 miles Selkirk 5 miles Tweedbank Railway Station 8 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Floorplan
General Remarks & Information
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Heating & Services
Oil Fired Central Heating, Mains Water and Drainage, Mains Electricity.
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply. All kitchen appliances are included as part of the sale. Furniture and fittings are available by separate negotiation.
Postcode
TD7 4QB
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and The London Office.
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.
Important Notice
Rettie, 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. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. 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 mis-statement 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. & Rettie LLP’s 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.
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. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, 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 they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves 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.
Particulars
Prepared September 2025 (First Edition)
Location
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