1 Waverley Lodge, The Knowes, Kelso, Scottish Borders
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,558 sq ft
145 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Georgian Townhouse
- 3 Bedrooms
- Period Features
- Front and Rear Gardens
- Private Parking
- Central Kelso
Description
A beautiful three-bedroom Georgian property excellently set in the heart of the popular town of Kelso. 1 Waverly Lodge is known to have housed Sir Walter Scott in around 1783 and still retains an abundance of period features which are maintained to a high standard. The accommodation comprises of three bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathroom and wonderful front and rear gardens. A unique proposition, one certainly not to be missed.
Accommodation Comprises:
Ground Floor- Entrance Porch, Reception Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Diner .
First Floor – Landing, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite, 2 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.
Externally – Front and Rear Gardens, Wildlife Pond, Off Road Parking.
Mileage:
Edinburgh 44 miles, Berwick-upon-Tweed 24 miles, Galashiels 17.5 miles, Melrose 16 miles, Tweedbank Railway Terminus 16 miles, Jedburgh 12 miles.
(All distances are approximate)
Situation:
1 Waverly Lodge is situated in the centre of the historic and attractive Borders town of Kelso, which lies on the banks of the river Tweed. Floors Castle is close by, and Kelso plays host to the annual Border Union Agricultural Show and world-famous Ram Sales. Kelso has a wide range of shops, supermarkets, and services as well as excellent schooling including a private nursery, two good primary schools as well as a secondary school, with private schooling available at St Mary’s School (14.5 miles) in Melrose and Longridge Towers School (20.5 miles) just outside Berwick-upon Tweed.
The area has much to offer in terms of rural pursuits and leisure facilities such as rugby, ice skating, hockey, horse riding, tennis, and football. There are lovely walks in the area and fishing is available on the rivers Tweed and Teviot with the famous Junction Pool. There are frequent National race meetings at Kelso Racecourse and the keen golfer is well catered for at the recently established 18-hole Schloss Roxburghe golf course.
Edinburgh, and its international airport and mainline railway station lies to the northwest of Kelso, while Berwick-upon-Tweed, with its mainline rail link and the A1 lies approximately 24 miles to the east. Newcastle airport is approximately 64 miles to the south.
EPC Rating - E
Council Tax - E
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: E
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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1 Waverley Lodge, The Knowes, Kelso, Scottish Borders
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Tweedbank Station12.9 miles
About the agent
Rettie, Melrose
1 Abbey Street, Melrose, TD6 9PX
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