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1 9 Abbotsview Court, Galashiels

2 9 Abbotsview Court is a well presented four/five-bedroom detached family home situated on the outskirts of the principal Borders town of Galashiels. In a desirable residential area, and strong school catchment, the property is only a short distance from the new Borders Railway, with stations at both Galashiels and Tweedbank which run to Edinburgh. Internally, the property which provides flexible accommodation, comprises four main bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, a family bathroom, a sitting room, a family room/bedroom five, a dining kitchen and a downstairs wc. There is also a useful utility room to the back of the property, accessed across the decking. There is a private driveway leading up to the property with plentiful parking, plus a generous garden to the rear with decking, perfect for barbecues and outside entertaining. Mainly laid to lawn the garden offers views over the countryside with attractive drystone walling, with access down both sides of the house. Most Border towns can be reached from this central location, with the A7 offering direct routes to Edinburgh and Carlisle being immediately available, as well as the new Borders Railway which only makes the region more and more accessible. Location: Melrose 3 miles Selkirk 5.5 miles Edinburgh 33 miles Tweedbank 2 miles (all distances are approximate) 9 Abbotsview Court sits in a popular residential area on the outskirts of the principal Borders town of Galashiels. With a population of 12,000, the town offers a full range of shopping facilities, including Tesco, ASDA, Boots, Next, WH Smith and Marks & Spencer. Local tourist attractions include Old Gala House and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott, with its award winning visitor centre as well as many other attractions in nearby Melrose and other Border towns. Among the independent shops there is also a cinema, a health centre, a swimming pool, gym, dentists, orthodontist and a new Transport Interchange built primarily around the new train station in conjunction with the Borders Railway which is a particular bonus. Local sports teams include Gala RFC, Gala Fairydean FC, and Gala CC and local festivals include the historic Common Ridings held in the summer which is of particular note. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, fieldsports, horse riding, golf, lawn bowling, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way. Galashiels has six primary schools, and nearby Melrose is home to St Marys Preparatory School with secondary schooling at Galashiels Academy. The Borders College and Heriot Watt University also have a campus in the town, and there are also a number of churches in the area. The Borders General Hospital, the largest hospital in the Scottish Borders is only four or so miles away, on the fringes of Melrose. Galashiels sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A7 which runs through the town and provides the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The area is also served by the Borders Railway which recently opened and runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, with the aforementioned station in the town. There is also a busy bus service which runs from the Interchange, beside the railway with links to Newcastle and Carlisle in the South, as well as Edinburgh and the other Border towns. Edinburgh and Newcastle airports - both international, offer an excellent choice of destinations and are 39.5 miles and 68 miles away respectively.

6 DIRECTIONS: For DIRECTIONS: those with satellite navigation the postcode is: TD6 9SZ For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD1 3ES Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through Pathhead, Lauder and Earlston. From the A68, take the A6091 signposted Melrose and Galashiels. Continue on this On reaching the roundabout, approximately three miles outside Earlston, turn right onto the road, passing Melrose on your right. Proceed over the two roundabouts, and the River A6091 Signposted Melrose and Galashiels. Tweed, and turn left at the third roundabout signposted Selkirk (A7). Take the first Take left turn the turn-off into Kingsknowe for Melrose Drive, and proceed and a through first right the into town Abbotsview centre, down Drive. the High Take Street the 2nd and onto turning High on Cross the right Avenue, and bearing proceed left into up Abbotsview High Cross Avenue Court. towards Number Darnick. 9 sits on your righthand side at the end of the cul de sac. DIRECTIONS: Turn From first the available A7 (going left South) onto Ormiston travel through Terrace Galashiels, and follow signposted the road round Hawick, until follow you reach the For those with satellite navigation the postcode is: TD6 9SZ the road left out turn of for Galashiels, Quarrydene. taking Turn the right second as you exit enter signposted the development Selkirk and (A7) proceed and follow forwards. the Number above directions. 27 is the last If property travelling on the on right the A7 hand (North) side. Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through take a Pathhead, right turn Lauder into Kingsknowe and Earlston. On Drive, reaching before the reaching roundabout, Galashiels, approximately and follow three miles the above outside directions. Earlston, turn right onto the FURTHER INFORMATION: A6091 Signposted Melrose and Galashiels. FIXTURES FURTHER AND INFORMATION: FITTINGS: Take the turn-off for Melrose and proceed through the town centre, down the High Street and Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale. onto Fixtures High Cross and Fittings: Avenue, bearing left up High Cross Avenue towards Darnick. SERVICES: Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale. Turn first available left onto Ormiston Terrace and follow the road round until you reach Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, gas central heating, telephone and broadband the Services: left turn for Quarrydene. Turn right as you enter the development and proceed forwards. Number OUTGOINGS: Mains electricity, 27 is the last mains property water, on the mains right hand drainage, side. gas central heating, telephone and Scottish broadband Borders Council Tax Band Category: E FURTHER INFORMATION: EPC Outgoings: RATING: FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Current Scottish EPC: Borders C80 Council Tax Band Category: E Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale. VIEWINGS: SERVICES: EPC Rating: Strictly Current by EPC: appointment C75 with the selling agents. Mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, gas central heating, telephone and broadband Offers in Scottish legal form must be submitted by your solicitor to the selling agents. Viewings: Interested parties are also advised to instruct their solicitor to note interest with the selling Strictly agents. In by the appointment event of a closing with the date selling being set agents. the seller(s) shall not be bound to accept the highest offer or any offer and the seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. No Offers responsibility in Scottish can be accepted legal form expenses must be incurred submitted in inspecting by your or solicitor visiting properties to the selling which agents. have been Interested sold or withdrawn. parties are also advised to instruct their solicitor to note interest with the selling agents. In the event of a closing date being set the seller(s) shall not be bound to accept the highest offer or any offer and the seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting or visiting properties which have been sold or withdrawn. Offers in Scottish legal form must be submitted by your solicitor to the selling agents. Interested parties are also advised to instruct their solicitor to note interest with the selling agents. In the event of a closing date being set the seller(s) shall not be bound to accept the highest offer or any offer and the seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting or visiting properties which have been sold or withdrawn. OUTGOINGS: Scottish Borders Council Tax Band Category: E EPC RATING: Current EPC: C80 VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Macpherson Property, 3 St. Dunstans Lane, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 9RS Tel:

43 Glenfield Road East, Galashiels

43 Glenfield Road East, Galashiels 43 Glenfield Road East is an immaculate and generously proportioned two-bedroom terraced property situated in a popular residential are of Galashiels. With private driveway