Northgate, Peebles
Offers Over £95,000

Tucked away in a peaceful setting yet centrally located, a delightful one-bedroom ground-floor flat just a short stroll from the bustling High Street of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Dating back to the late 1800s, this compact yet charming property offers 341 square feet of internal accommodation, making it an ideal choice for a first-time buyer, a holiday retreat, or an investment opportunity.  With its prime town centre location, this property is just a short walk from coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and a variety of independent and branded shops.  Sure to attract significant interest, early viewing is highly recommended.

Accessed through a communal hallway, the interior opens to an entrance hall that conveniently connects to all areas of accommodation.  The open-plan living and kitchen area is bathed in natural light from a rear-facing window.  The kitchen features both wall and base units, integrated appliances including an electric oven and gas hob, and dedicated space with connections for a washing machine and undercounter fridge freezer.  The adjoining sitting area provides a comfortable, inviting space ideal for relaxing.  The bedroom, also enjoying rear-facing views, includes an en-suite shower room with a WC, wash basin, and enclosed shower unit.  Additionally, there is a separate WC located within the hallway.

Externally; there is a shared drying green at the rear, accessible via a stairwell within the communal hallway.  While the property does not have private garden space, it is ideally located with a wide range of parks, riverside walks, and outdoor pursuits right on the doorstep.  

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest in the Borders, with a population of around 9,000. It offers an ideal country lifestyle, featuring fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, and golf. The Gytes Leisure Centre provides a variety of activities for all ages, while Glentress Forest, located just 4 miles away, is known for its excellent mountain biking trails.  Cultural enthusiasts can enjoy performances at the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre and various festivals, including the historic week-long Beltane Festival, Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens.  Peebles’ High Street boasts an excellent range of independent shops as well as some high street favourites, popular restaurants, a health centre, banks, and schools.  The town is conveniently located within commuting distance of Edinburgh, accessible by frequent bus services and the A703, which connects to the Edinburgh City Bypass and the airport for UK and international travel.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas fired central heating.  UPVC double-glazed windows.  Telephone and fibre broadband connections available.  

Items to be included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances, and the free-standing wardrobe will be included in the sale of the property.

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A.   Amount payable for year 2024/2025 - £1,268.33.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000.

Viewing: 

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on 01721 540170.

Home Report:

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property.   Please contact us to request a copy.

EPC Rating: 

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is C (69) with potential C (79).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set unless the property has been sold previously.   

Important Note: 

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS.  Telephone: 01721 540170, Fax 01721 520104.  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.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer, and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied by certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend our office with their original documents.  Please note, that until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.