11 Hope Knowe is an attractive mid-terraced property set well back from the road, in a popular well established residential area. It is situated within walking distance of shops and other amenities including the High School, and enjoys very pleasant open outlooks to the front taking in the surrounding countryside. The house offers well proportioned and spacious accommodation which would now benefit from general redecoration, and has a fully enclosed child friendly back garden which enjoys sun for the afternoon and well into the evening.

LOCATION
There are excellent educational and recreational facilities in Earlston and the surrounding area including golf, fishing, walking and horse riding. The High School is held in very high regard, the brand new building due to open for the new academic year in August 2009. Ideally located for commuting to Edinburgh with the Dalkeith bypass reducing the journey to the City Bypass to approximately 30 minutes. Also very well located in the Borders itself, having the towns of Kelso and Galashiels within a 10 mile radius and only 5 miles from Melrose.

DIRECTIONS
Entering Earlston from the A68, drive along the main High Street, taking the last turning on the left before the Church. Turn left into Everest Road, then left again into Hope Knowe.

ENTRANCE
Set well back from the road with a paved path leading through the front garden and steps to the entrance.

HALL
A part glazed door flanked by a glazed panel which allows for good levels of natural light opens to the hall. Fitted carpet. Cupboard housing the meters. Coat hooks. Pendant light fitting. Power point.

LOUNGE 6.15m x 3.65m (20'02 x 11'9")
This is a well proportioned and particularly spacious room with a dual aspect having windows to both the front and the back of the house, the back window in particular enjoying a lovely outlook to the garden. Electric fire with tiled surround (open working fireplace behind). Fitted carpet. Two radiators. Pendant light fitting. TV point. Two single and two double power points.

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN 3.25m x 2.93m (10'6" x 9'6")
This is a pleasant bright kitchen with a part glazed door opening to the back garden and a stainless steel sink and drainer sitting below a window also enjoying a lovely outlook to the rear. It is fitted with a range of wall and base units, with space for electric cooker and plumbing for washing machine, with additional storage provided by two built-in shelved cupboards. Vinyl flooring. Fluorescent lighting. Two single and two double power points and appliance points.

UTILITY ROOM 2.90m x 1.90m (9'6" x 6'2")
Opening from the rear of the kitchen, this is a very spacious utility room, offering scope for the provision of one large family dining kitchen if the two rooms were joined. There is a part glazed door giving access to the front of the house, and good under stair storage. Vinyl flooring. Pendant light fitting. Two double power points.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION
A carpeted staircase leads to the carpeted hall with hatch giving access to the attic and a deep shelved storage cupboard. Dimplex heater. Power point. Pendant light fitting.

BEDROOM ONE 3.63m x 3.37m (11'9" x 11'6")
A large double bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook to the front of the house and with a built-in cupboard with shelving and clothes hanging rail. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting. Telephone point. Two double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 4.63m x 2.67m (15'0" x 8'7")
A particularly bright room with two windows overlooking the garden, and a built-in cupboard housing the hot water tank. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting. Double power point.

BEDROOM THREE 3.35m x 1.95m (10'9" x 6'4")
A good sized single bedroom, situated to the front and again having a built-in cupboard with clothes hanging rail. Fitted carpet. Pendant light fitting. Double power point.

BATHROOM 1.95m x 1.68m (6'4" x 5'6")
A bright and airy bathroom with a large opaque window to the rear, fitted with a white three piece suite and with vinyl flooring and ceiling light/heating fitting.

EXTERNAL
The front garden is a good size, enclosed by fencing to the front, well stocked with a wide variety of mature shrubs, bulbs and other plants. The back garden has been thoughtfully landscaped, the central area laid to lawn with mature trees towards the rear and again a good variety of mature shrubs, perennials etc. It is fully enclosed by fencing and hedging, to provide a secure environment for children and pets, and is a real suntrap in the summer months.

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

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band B

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Double glazing. Off peak heating.

HOME REPORT
The surveyor's mortgage valuation dated 21st May 2009 is £110,000. The full Home Report is available and can be accessed at: www.onesurvey.org

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY
Offers at the Fixed Price of £107,500 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 and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.

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.