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41 West Port is an unusual quirky property of tremendous character in an excellent central location well placed to take advantage of the wide variety of local amenities and super walks on the doorstep. It offers bright, surprisingly spacious and sympathetically modernised accommodation arranged over three levels, the rooms at the ground floor with their own front door presently used as an art gallery/studio, and equally suitable to be used as part of the accommodation within the townhouse. In addition to the door opening through to the gallery, steps at the side of the house lead to a further door which gives direct access to an absolutely delightful and particularly private enclosed and sheltered courtyard patio garden. The house is well presented in neutral colours and offers a high degree of flexibility and with good storage space.

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.

ENTRANCE

Steps at the side of the house lead to a gate which opens to the courtyard, leading to the entrance (Number 43).

HALL 2.50m x 1.25m(8'2" x 4'0")

A part glazed door opens to the entrance hall with coat hooks to one side. Timber effect flooring which continues through to the accommodation at this level. Radiator. Pendant light fitting.

DINING KITCHEN 5.00m x 4.00m (16'4" x 13'2")

A fifteen pane astragal door opens through to the dining kitchen which is a very pleasant, bright and well proportioned room falling naturally into two areas with plenty of space for family dining table and chairs adjacent to a window to the front of the house. The kitchen itself is fitted with an extensive range of timber wall and base units which provide good storage space and work surfaces, a stainless steel sink and drainer sitting below a deeply recessed window looking onto the patio garden, and with space and plumbing for gas cooker, with ceramic tiled splash back and extractor hood above. Additional storage space is provided by two under stair cupboards along with a shelved display press with storage cupboard below. Timber effect flooring. Ceiling spotlight fitting and fluorescent lights. Radiator. Telephone point. Two single and four double power points and appliance points.

LOUNGE 5.00m x 4.00m (16'4" x 13'2")

An original panelled door opens to the lounge which is a very spacious room with twin windows allowing good levels of natural light, a most attractive cast iron stove in recessed inglenook fireplace with white painted surround and slate hearth providing an excellent focal point, with shelving to one side and a shelved press to the other. Halogen light fittings. Timber effect flooring. Original decorative cornice and picture rail. Radiator. TV point. Three double power points.

BATHROOM 2.20m x 1.85m (7'2" x 6'0")

Opening from the hall, a bright bathroom with a modesty window to the side, fitted with a white three piece suite comprising wc, pedestal washbasin and bath with ceramic tiled surround and electric shower. Radiator. Dimplex heater. Fitted carpet.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION

A carpeted staircase leads to a bright landing with a skylight to the rear. Deep storage cupboard with clothes hanging rail and a further storage cupboard providing additional hanging space.

BEDROOM ONE 4.16m x 3.45m (13'6" x 11'3")

A generously sized double bedroom with dormer window to the front and combed ceiling which further adds to the charm of the property, and with excellent storage space provided in the eaves. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light fitting. Radiator. Telephone point. Two double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 4.00m x 2.50m (13'2" x 8'2")

Second double bedroom also with combed ceiling and window to the front and with built-in storage cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Ceiling light fitting. Wall light fitting. Two double power points.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION (Number 41)

Presently used as an art gallery and studio, the accommodation on the ground floor level has its own entrance with part glazed door opening from West Port.

STUDIO/FAMILY SITTING ROOM 4.70m x 4.20m (15'4" x 13'7")

A part glazed door opens to this room which is presently utilised as an artists studio, equally suitable for use as a bright and spacious family tv room or similar, with deeply recessed window to the front and white painted timber panelling to two sides. Fitted carpet. Ceiling spotlight fittings. Two double power points.

GALLERY/BEDROOM THREE 4.50m x 3.00m (14'7" x 9'8")

Presently used as a gallery and office, this room would be ideal for use as a double bedroom, having a window to the front with working shutters, built-in storage cupboard to the rear and an attractive fireplace with timber surround. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Two double power points.

EXTERNAL

This property benefits from an absolutely delightful enclosed courtyard garden, a white painted timber gate giving access to the side and with a further door opening direct from the house itself. It is completely private and not overlooked, to provide a fantastic and particularly sheltered suntrap in the summer months, ideal for alfresco dining and with rather attractive stonework on three sides, along with a custom built shelving system which makes a superb display area for garden pots and planters. There is excellent external storage space, a brick built outhouse providing a very useful utility room with space and plumbing for washing machine, light, power and external tap, with a window to one side and shelving. There is a further external storage cupboard also with power, housing the freezer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The fitted carpets, floor coverings and appliances as mentioned will be included in the sale.

COUNCIL TAX

(Number 43) Band A

SERVICES

Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating. Secondary glazing.

VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Fixed Price £125,000. Offers 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.