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Hillview, Main Street, Newstead, Melrose
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
864 sq ft
80 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Semi Detached Cottage
- Two Bedrooms
- Central spot in Newstead
- Beautifully Landscaped Garden
- Pretty Views
Description
A charming two-bedroom semi-detached cottage with enclosed private garden, nestled in the heart of the pretty village of Newstead which lies just a short distance from the popular Borders town of Melrose.
Accommodation Comprises:
Ground floor - Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Utility Cupboard.
First floor – Landing with Study area, Two Double Bedrooms, Bathroom.
Outside - Rear Garden, Garden Shed, Storage Outbuilding, On street parking.
Mileage
Edinburgh 38 miles Berwick-upon-Tweed 36 miles
Tweedbank Railway Terminus 4 miles Melrose 1 mile Galashiels 5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Situation
Hillview occupies a central position in the historic and pretty village of Newstead. Reputedly one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in Scotland, Newstead is within walking distance of Melrose, which boasts a variety of specialist shops, a supermarket, hotels, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Excellent amenities in nearby Galashiels include a cinema, large supermarkets, and well-known High Street retailers. Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey; Harmony House; Priorwood Gardens; The Greenyards, home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens; and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way.
Local schooling includes Melrose Grammar Primary school and the highly regarded St Marys preparatory school, as well as being within the catchment area of Earlston High School which was one of only two schools in Scotland to feature in Tatler’s Top 20 State Secondary Schools 2018.
The Borders General Hospital lies just outside Melrose and nearby Tweedbank (5 minutes to the west of Newstead), has a station on the Borders Railway providing a service into central Edinburgh with approximately an hour’s journey time. Berwick Upon Tweed (approx. 36 miles) provides a major rail link for travel to the south and for the frequent flier, airports can be found in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.
EPC Rating - E
Council Tax - C
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: C
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- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Hillview, Main Street, Newstead, Melrose
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Tweedbank Station2.5 miles
- Galashiels Station4.5 miles
About the agent
The Trusted Face of Property in the Borders
Located in the market town of Melrose, close to the famous Abbey, our Borders office offers unrivalled local knowledge and connections, along with the personal service for which Rettie & Co. is famous.
We are perfectly placed to help you if you are interested in buying or selling property anywhere in this beautiful part of the country.
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