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For saleReduced £4.5k (−9.1%) on 25 SepListed 283 days
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About
Tenanted investment property 45 Wilderhaugh is a spacious second floor one bedroom apartment located in a popular residential and commercial district of Galashiels, just a short walk to Galashiels town centre.
The property is found in good order throughout and benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. The property has the benefit of having a long-term tenant in-situ.
The current rent per calendar month is £350, providing a gross annual yield of 8.4%. All compliance certificates are available for inspection.
Viewings are Strictly by Appointment Accommodation - entrance hallway - lounge - kitchen - shower room - bedroom - Internally The entrance hallway gives access to all main living spaces including the lounge, kitchen, shower room and bedroom.
Kitchen The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units overlaid with laminated worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink with mixer taps.
Integrated appliances includes electric oven and 4-ring hob with extractor hood. There is also under-counter space for a fridge freezer and washing machine.
Shower Room The shower room is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower enclosure with mixer showered tiled splashbacks.
Externally There is a shared garden to the rear of the property which is laid to lawn and bound by a timber fence.
Fixtures & Fittings All fitted carpets, floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale. Services Mains water, electric and drainage.
Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing. Location The property is located within a very popular mixed residential and commercial area where local amenities are readily available nearby.
There is a regular bus service which runs daily with a bus stop located in close proximity to the property.
More comprehensive amenities are readily available a short distance away in Galashiels town centre including Galawater Retail Park and Galashiels Transport Interchange.
The Interchange houses the main Borders railway station providing regular services to and from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
Galashiels is the largest of the Border towns and is well served by a range of independent shops, restaurants, and cafes along with supermarkets and high street shops.
Nearby there is an excellent range of schooling, from primary through to secondary and university education.
The Mac Arts Centre and the Volunteer Hall host a wide variety of music events throughout the year attracting some well-known performing artists.
The town also benefits from a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of less than an hour.
Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, fishing, golf, cycling and mountain biking in the Tweed Valley. Council Tax Band Council Tax Band A.
Home Report A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website. Viewings Strictly by Appointment Only via James Agent.
Offers All offers should be submitted in writing in Scottish Standard Format. All interested parties are advised to lodge a Formal Note of Interest via their Solicitor.
In the event of a Closing Date, the seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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