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24 Victoria Street is a very spacious and attractive double upper maisonette style property situated in a popular residential area within easy reach of shops and other amenities in the town centre. Recently upgraded and redecorated to excellent standards, it offers particularly bright and well presented accommodation on two levels decorated in pleasant contemporary tones which maximise the feeling of light and space throughout. The entrance is at the back of the building, where there is a pleasant fully enclosed shared garden with drying area, and there are two external storage sheds.

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. 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.

ENTRANCE

A side vennel leads to the rear of the property where there are external steps leading to the entrance. External light.

HALL 2.05m x 1.60m (6'6" x 5'2")

A panelled timber door with decorative glazed arch and most attractive stained glass transom above opens to the hall which is a good size with hardwood timber flooring which continues throughout at this level providing a high quality finish. Large under-stair storage cupboard with coat hooks and light. Pendant light fitting. Radiator. Power point.

LOUNGE 4.25m x 3.50m (13'10" x 11'4")

A bright well proportioned lounge with a recessed window enjoying a good outlook to the front and a shelved display unit. Attractive hardwood flooring. Pendant light fitting. Radiator. TV and telephone points. Three double power points.

KITCHEN 4.00m x 1.25m (13'2" x 4'0")

A part glazed door opens from the lounge to the kitchen which has recently been fitted with an extensive range of contemporary white shaker style wall and base units finished with solid timber butcher block work surfaces, very much maximising the available space and providing ample storage space and preparation areas, with a stylish Belfast sink below a window to the rear of the building. Ceramic tiled splash-back. Hardwood flooring. Integrated ceramic hob with brushed steel "Zanussi" fan assisted oven below and pull-out illuminated extractor fan above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. TV point. Ceiling spotlight fitting. Two single and four double power points.

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM THREE 3.25m x 3.00m (10'6" x 9'8")

Presently used as a formal dining room, and equally suitable for a variety of other uses such as home office or third bedroom, this is a nicely proportioned well presented room with a recessed window to the front and very useful window seat with a lift-up top providing additional storage space. Pendant light fitting. Radiator. Two double power points.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION

A carpeted staircase with excellent levels of natural light having a window at the turn and a Velux window above leads to a small carpeted landing, and built-in storage cupboards. Pendant light fitting.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.00m x 3.60m (13'2" x 11'8")

A very generously proportioned room with a triple window enjoying a very pleasant open outlook to the front of the building and with three wall to wall deep storage cupboards, one housing the combi boiler and with scope for the creation of an en-suite shower facility if required (subject to the necessary consents). Wood effect flooring. Pendant light fitting. Radiator. Three double power points.

BEDROOM TWO 3.00m x 2.50m (9'8" x 8'2")

Another bright bedroom again with good outlooks and wood effect flooring. Pendant light fitting. Radiator. Power point.

BATHROOM 1.85m x 1.80m (6'0" x 5'10")

A bright and airy bathroom presented in a pleasant contemporary style with white three piece suite comprising bath with "Mira" mains pressure shower above, pedestal washbasin and wc, with painted timber panelling to dado level and large modesty window to the rear. Large ceramic floor tiled flooring. Radiator. Ceiling spotlight fitting.

EXTERNAL

To the rear of the property there is a large shared garden and drying green, the garden area laid to lawn enclosed, screened and sheltered by mature hedging with well stocked borders to the side.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

COUNCIL TAX

Council Tax Band A.

SERVICES

Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating (combi boiler). Double glazing.

HOME REPORT

A Home Report is available on request from the selling agents.

VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Asking Price £102,500. 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