99 Melrose Road is a superb semi-detached property. This is a spacious and beautifully presented family home has been recently upgraded to feature contemporary décor throughout, newly fitted carpets and a particularly stylish bathroom. Whilst the character has been retained with all woodwork in natural original Douglas Fir doors, skirtings and picture rails, and great ceiling height throughout the property. Externally the property benefits from a fully enclosed and private rear garden with large decked area enjoying a southerly aspect, and there is a mature, well stocked garden to the front.

LOCATION
The town of Galashiels is one of the larger Border towns and as such offers a wide range of shopping and other facilities including a multi-screen cinema, a wide variety of restaurants and a swimming pool. There are also schools at both primary and secondary levels and the nearby Borders General Hospital is a short 1.5 miles distance. For the active there is fantastic fishing on the River Tweed and Glentress Forest Mountain Biking Centre only 15 miles away. The town is well situated to take advantage of excellent road links to both Newcastle and Edinburgh, the latter being approximately 28 miles via the A7. It is worth noting that the reinstatement of the rail link with Edinburgh is under discussion with a view to the possibility of the work commencing in the near future.

DIRECTIONS
Travelling into Galashiels on the Melrose Road from Melrose, the property is a short distance into the town on the right hand side.

ENTRANCE
Stone pillars open into a driveway with parking for three cars leading to a large garage; the driveway is flanked by a good sized front garden with lawned area. A small set of steps leads to the front entrance where a partially glazed door leads into a small vestibule area (1.20m x 1m) with terracotta floor tiles and the original glazed door.

HALLWAY 2.40m x 5.00m (MAX) (7'8'' x 16'4'')
A bright and spacious hallway with feature stained glass window overlooking the front of the property and a further 'ships window' at half-landing level. An attractive staircase with wooden balustrade leads to the upper landing.

LOUNGE 4.90m x 4.30m (16'0'' x 14'1'')
A beautifully presented and well proportioned lounge enjoying fantastic levels of natural light provided by a large picture window overlooking the front of the property and taking in views towards the surrounding countryside towards the Eildon Hills.. The lounge also features original cornicing, picture rail and recessed cabinet with glazed display unit and storage below. A gas fire with marble hearth and timber surround provides an attractive central focal point. Three double power points. One single power point. Television point. Ceiling light. Radiator. Wall mounted picture lights. Fitted carpet.

DINING ROOM 4.00m x 4.00m (13'1'' x 13'1'')
A well presented and spacious dining room positioned to the rear of the property taking in views onto the rear garden. Also featuring an original recessed cabinet with glazed display unit and cupboard below, picture rail and cornicing. Three double power points. Radiator. Ceiling light.

KITCHEN 4.00m x 2.80m
A well equipped breakfasting kitchen well positioned to the rear of the property with large glazed window overlooking the side and a partially glazed door giving direct access to the rear garden. The kitchen has been fitted with a good range of base and wall units giving ample storage and work surface with a small breakfast bar area and is equipped with an in-built "Neff" oven, four ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Although not integrated, the appliances have been discreetly hidden behind the timber doors. A sink and drainer sit below window with ceramic tiles to splashback. Seven double power points. Radiator. Ceiling lights.

UPPER LANDING 3.60m x 2.20m (11'8'' x 7'2'')
An attractive carpeted staircase with original wooden balustrade leads to a spacious upper landing enjoying fantastic light levels provided by the large 'ships window'. Large in-built storage cupboard shelved out for linen and housing the gas central heating boiler. An original glazed hatch, with potential for the addition of a spiral staircase, gives access to the attic which has been fully floored, decorated and carpeted and enjoys views and natural light provided by two velux windows and is accessed via a stepladder.

MASTER BEDROOM 5.00m x 3.40m (16'4'' x 11'1'')
An exceptionally bright room enjoying fantastic views over the town and towards the Eildon Hills. A fantastic feature to the room is the extensive in-built wardrobes and the addition of an en-suite shower room. Laminate Oak effect flooring. Two double power points. One single power point. Radiator. Wall mounted picture light. Telephone point.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.50m x 1.15m (4'9'' x 3'7'')
A very useful addition fully tiled and featuring a large double shower cubicle with "Mira" sport electric shower and a Belfast sink recessed into vanity unit with storage below. Wall mounted mirror with de-mister pad and digital clock. Centre chrome halogen ceiling light fixture. "Advent" extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO 3.90m x 3.20m (12'8'' x 10'5'')
Another good sized double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property with views over the rear garden. Immaculately decorated and presented in neutral tones with a fitted cream carpet. Recessed shelving unit and in-built mirrored wardrobes. Three double power points. Television point. Radiator. Centre ceiling light/

BEDROOM THREE 3.20m x 2.70m (10'5'' x 8'8'')
A well proportioned bedroom ideally suited as a home office or a large single room although would accommodate a double bed if required. Two double power points. Telephone point. Radiator. Centre ceiling light.

BATHROOM 1.60m x 3.10m (5'2'' x 10'2'')
A very stylish and beautifully presented family bathroom. Recently re-fitted with three piece white suite comprising wc, sink and bath with electric "Mira" sport shower over. The room has been finished with ceramic wall and floor tiles, superb large mirror over the sink. Opaque glazed window to the side of the property provides natural light and ventilation. Heated chrome towel rail. Two chrome halogen ceiling light fixtures. Tiled to dado level with attractive wallpaper above.

EXTERNAL
The property enjoys a large driveway, with parking for three cars, leading to a large garage with a gate opening to the rear garden which has been tiered and set mostly to stone chips for easy maintenance with the added benefit of an established hedge providing privacy. A large elevated decked area in the centre of the rear garden enjoys excellent views over the surrounding countryside. Timber garden shed. The front garden is laid mostly to lawn with a number of established trees and shrubs.

GARAGE
A large double size whitewashed garage with up and over door and double glazed window to front and side.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The fitted carpets, floor coverings and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale.

SERVICES
Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity.

ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE
The property is offered at a fixed price of £195,000. Prospective purchasers are advised that the Seller reserves the right to accept an offer at any time or in the event of competing offers to fix a closing date. All enquiries and offers to the selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999. Fax 01573 229888 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.