24 Hillside Terrace, Selkirk is a most attractive Victorian semi-detached family home dating back to 1885, occupying an elevated position commanding views towards the countryside. The house offers spacious, beautifully presented accommodation over two levels and retains many original features. The property benefits from a fully enclosed walled garden to the front with decked area and parking to the rear.

LOCATION
The former County Town of Selkirk lies within the prime catchment area of the Central Borders. The town itself has retained its county charm and has a good range of recreational and educational facilities, restaurants, shops and a scenic golf course. The area is surrounded by rolling hills and lies close to the largely undiscovered Ettrick and Yarrow valleys providing some of the most glorious scenery in the Borders.

DIRECTIONS
Travelling into Selkirk on the A7 from Hawick direction, the road becomes Hillside Terrace, number 24 is on the left hand side opposite the school gardens.

ENTRANCE
The property is set back from the road and features a gravelled pathway leading through the front garden to the decked area and front entrance.

VESTIBULE 1.35m x 1.00m (4'4'' x 3'3'')
An attractive solid wood door with glazed panels leads into very useful area ideal for hanging jackets with an in-built storage cupboard with shelving. .

HALLWAY
A fifteen pane glazed door follows through into a light and airy carpeted hallway with useful under stair cloaks cupboard. Smoke alarm. Radiator. Telephone point. Single power point. Ceiling light..

LOUNGE 4.80m x 4.30m (15'7'' x 14'1'')
This is a really lovely room: generously proportioned it features a large bay window taking in views onto the front garden and allowing natural light to flood into the room. The room also features high ceilings with moulded cornicing and picture rail whilst a living flame gas fire with attractive pine surround and marble hearth creates a central focal point. The room is tastefully decorated in warm contemporary tones with a fitted cream carpet and centre light. Radiator. Three double power points and one single power point.

KITCHEN 4.20m x 3.00m (13'8'' x 9'9'')
Well presented this breakfasting kitchen has an extensive range of cream shaker style base and wall units with complimentary dark laminate work surface and splash back tiling. The room features exposed wooden beams in the ceiling and a small bay window with wooden shutter and one and a half stainless steel sink under. This is a very functional space with ample room for a dining table and chairs and integrated appliances including a "Creda" double oven with five ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher and space for fridge and freezer. Dark ceramic floor tiles. Ample power points. Under unit lighting. Centre light. Radiator.

STUDY 3.00m x 1.80m (9'8'' x 5'9'')
Positioned to the rear of the house is a very versatile space, currently used as a study area. The room is crammed with character featuring exposed beams, whitewashed walls and a leaded window overlooking the rear of the property. Finished with terracotta floor tiles and neutral décor. Small under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Two double power points and recessed halogen lighting.

Leading off from the study is a rear vestibule area with a door leading onto the driveway of the property.

UTILITY 2.50m x 1.30m (8'2'' x 4'2'')
A great practical space off the rear vestibule housing the 'Worcester' boiler and water tank, with storage unit and stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. Ceramic floor tiles. Ample power points. Centre light.

UPPER LANDING
A carpeted stairway leads to the upper landing with natural light provided by an obscured skylight. This is a spacious L-shaped landing decorated in warm neutral tones with loft access. Centre light. Smoke alarm. One double power point.

MASTER BEDROOM 3.30m x 3.70m (10'8'' x 12'1'')
A spacious well presented bedroom featuring semi combed ceilings and views over Selkirk towards the surrounding hills. The room has been tastefully decorated in keeping with the period and style of the property with a fitted cream carpet. Recessed Shelving. Centre light. Three double power points. Telephone point. Radiator. Centre light.

BEDROOM TWO 2.80m x 3.20m (9'2'' x 10'5'')
Another charming double bedroom pleasantly decorated with a fitted carpet. An old fireplace creates a point of interest whilst a window overlooking the side of the property provides a good level of natural light with a window seat under. Central heating radiator. Two double power points. Centre light.

BEDROOM THREE 3.00m x 2.00m (9'8'' x 6'6'')
A good sized single bedroom with views over the front of the property. Currently used as a child's room this is ideally fitted as a single bedroom although if required could accommodate a double bed. Two double power points. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Centre light.

BATHROOM 1.50m x 2.90m (4'9'' x 9'5'')
Situated to the rear of the property with a semi coombed ceiling and Velux window providing natural light. Three piece suite comprising large corner bath with "Triton" mains pressure shower over, wc and sink recessed into vanity unit. Finished with blue mosaic tiling to dado level and to ceiling height over shower and bath. Recessed halogen lighting. Ceramic floor tiles. Radiator. Wall mounted storage cupboard.

EXTERNAL
To the front of the property is a charming walled garden with an attractive decked area providing a large veranda, steps lead down to a patio area with a range of established shrubs and hedging and a small summerhouse. There is space for a whirly gig. To the rear of the property is a driveway with for parking for up to two cars laid to gravel and enclosed on one side by a wall.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All floor coverings, curtains and light fittings, with the exception of the light fixture in the lounge, together with all integrated appliances are included in the sale.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Double Glazed. Gas Central Heating.
ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE
Offers over £159,000 should be submitted to the Selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225 999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time but should a closing date be fixed only those who formally requested the selling agents to note their interest will be informed


All measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow hereon.


 

 

24 Hillside Terrace, Selkirk

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