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About
We are delighted to bring to market this bright two-bedroom ground floor flat, located at 7 Ettrick Road, Selkirk, just a short walk from the town centre and its excellent range of local amenities.
The property provides well-proportioned accommodation throughout, with a practical and comfortable layout that is perfectly suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, or those seeking a buy-to-let investment.
Accommodation - entrance hallway - lounge kitchen - two bedrooms - bathroom - Internally The property is accessed at the front of the property via a gated entrance off the main road.
From the Hallway there is access to the lounge/kitchen as well as two spacious bedrooms, and bathroom.
Kitchen Accessed via the lounge, the kitchen is well equipped with base and wall units with laminated worktops, tiled splashback and composite sink with mixer tap.
There is an integrated electric oven and gas hob with an extractor hood. There is also space for a freestanding washing machine and space at the side of the kitchen for a freestanding fridge freezer.
Bathroom The bathroom is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, pedestal basin and bath with mixer shower above and laminated splashbacks.
Externally There is an area of private garden to the front of the property, including a drying green. There is also an outside store available for additional storage.
To the rear of the property, there is also a shared area of garden.
Location The Royal and Ancient burgh of Selkirk is a historic market town in the Central Borders, beautifully situated on the banks of the Ettrick Water.
Positioned around six miles from railway stations in both Galashiels or Tweedbank, both providing a regular train service to Edinburgh with free parking at Tweedbank.
Selkirk enjoys excellent access to Edinburgh and other Border towns via the A7 and is well served by public transport.
There are excellent leisure facilities which include a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool and fitness centre, as well as a good range of local shopping amenities, several hotels and pubs.
Local tourist attractions include Bowhill House and Country Park, Halliwell’s House, The Haining Arts and Crafts Centre and nearby St. Mary’s Loch.
For the sporting enthusiast there is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the Rivers Ettrick, Yarrow and Tweed, golf, hill walking and a selection of field sports.
Local schooling is excellent with secondary schooling at Selkirk High. Services All mains services. Double glazed windows and gas central heating. Council Tax Band A.
Fixtures & Fittings All fitted carpets, floor coverings, fitted blinds, light fittings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.
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 Standard Scottish 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 anytime.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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