Venlaw Court, Peebles
Offers Over £130,000

A truly charming, traditional stone-built one-bedroom end-terrace cottage, quietly nestled in an exceptionally central location, just a stone’s throw from the vibrant High Street in the heart of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Dating back to around 1900, this quaint and cosy property offers comfortable accommodation spanning 502 square feet over two floors and benefits from a shared garden area to the front.  With a fabulous location close to local amenities, parks, and scenic riverside walks on the doorstep, this property is an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer, holiday home, or investment opportunity.  Early viewing comes highly recommended.

Accessed down a traditional shared cobbled passage off the Eastgate, the delightful interior features an entrance hallway with a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a door to the right opening into the open-plan living space.  The sitting area, generously sized, features a large window framing views to the front over the shared gardens, and offers a welcoming space centred around an attractive fireplace that serves as a cosy focal point.  With ample space for a bistro table and chairs, the kitchen is positioned at the rear and is fitted with a good range of modern wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit.  Integrated appliances include and electric oven and electric ceramic hob, while space and services provide for an undercounter fridge, freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher.  A sizeable under stair cupboard provides excellent storage space.  Up on the first floor there is a hallway landing which is flooded with natural light via a rear facing Velux window.  Also enjoying a window to the front, the comfortable double bedroom benefits from having useful fitted wardrobes, and a built-in storage cupboard.  Completing the accommodation of the cottage is a modern shower room which incorporates a WC, wash hand basin, and a large walk-in shower enclosure.  The Natural light filters through a further rear facing Velux window.  

Externally; Although there are no private garden grounds, there is a shared area of garden to the front of the property which is mainly laid to lawn bordered by areas of plantings and shrubbery.  Two brick outbuildings provide excellent additional storage space, whilst a vast array of parks, riverside walks, and leisure facilities are on the doorstep.
 
Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000.  The town offers an excellent array of amenities including banks, post office, a range of shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, as well as schools at primary and secondary levels.  There is also a swimming pool, leisure centre, theatre, and an arts centre.  The local area is particularly well served for recreational activities with excellent golf courses, fishing, walking and mountain biking all within easy reach.  In the summer, Peebles really comes alive with residents treated to some spectacular events right on their doorstep, including the Beltane Week, Tweed Love Cycling Festival, Agricultural Show, Arts Festival, Jazz Festival and Highland Games.  There is good access from Peebles to the other Border’s towns via the road network, with the A703 giving access to Edinburgh City Bypass, and the capital beyond.  A regular bus service runs to and from Edinburgh and to neighbouring towns including Galashiels. 

Services:

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

Items to be included:
All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds, both integrated and free-standing appliances 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 D (59) with potential B (86).

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 with 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 at our office with their original documents.  Please note, 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.