Plora Terrace, Innerleithen
Offers Over £147,500

Nestled within an established residential area in the picturesque Borders town of Innerleithen, a well-presented three bedroom first floor flat, just a short stroll from the vibrant high street. Boasting a comfortable 745 square feet of accommodation, this property has been thoughtfully, and tastefully remodelled by the current owner to create a family-friendly, open-plan living area and three well-proportioned bedrooms.  Ideally situated in proximity to St Ronan’s Primary School, an excellent array of local amenities, and direct access to cycle paths and countryside walks,  this flat presents an ideal opportunity for a wide range of buyers.  Early viewing comes highly recommended. 

Accessed through a communal hallway and stairwell, leading to a shared first-floor landing, the accommodation opens into the fantastic, practical open-plan living area.  The sitting area is a bright and inviting space, flooded with natural light from a side-facing window and offers ample space for both lounge and dining furniture, effortlessly combining comfort and practicality.  The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units, paired with contrasting worktops and a stainless-steel sink, all set against a stylish tiled backsplash.  Integrated appliances include a gas hob, electric oven, and cooker hood, with additional space and provisions for a washing machine and fridge freezer.  The property features three bright and airy bedrooms.  Two generously sized double rooms located off the hallway—one with a front-facing window and the other offering views to the rear.  The third bedroom, also a comfortable double, is accessed from the sitting area and enjoys a front-facing window.  The property also benefits from having a private loft space which has conveniently been partially floored providing excellent storage apace.  Completing the accommodation is an extremely stylish family bathroom incorporating a fitted vanity unit with WC and wash hand basin, a panelled bath with mains waterfall shower over, and an opaque window allowing the natural light stream in.  

Externally, at the rear of the building, you'll find a small section of private garden currently set up as a vegetable patch which also includes a garden shed.  Additionally, there is a communal garden featuring a large paved area bordered by a section of decorative stone chips.  The property is ideally situated near a variety of parks, riverside walks, cycle paths and numerous outdoor pursuits.  On-street parking is available both at the front of the property and on the surrounding streets.

Location:

Situated in the picturesque and charming Borders town of Innerleithen, the main Border towns are easily reached while Edinburgh lies approximately thirty miles to the North.  The town offers a good range of local shopping, medical centre, post office, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a primary school which also provides education at nursery level.  The neighbouring town of Peebles offers further facilities including the local High School, Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets, swimming pool and leisure centre.  Lying in the heart of the picturesque Tweed Valley, the town of Innerleithen makes both an ideal commuter choice and a central base for indulging in the various activities available nearby such as golf, fishing, hill walking and horse riding, not to mention the world-renowned mountain biking centres of Innerleithen and Glentress being on the doorstep.  In addition, Innerleithen and the wider area of the Borders has a thriving Arts Community, with many Art Galleries and a wide variety of arts and crafts activities for all ages.  There is a multi-screen cinema in nearby Galashiels and there are a number of local theatre and music groups, notably St Ronan’s Silver Band and Tweedvale Pipe Band.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas fired central heating.  Double glazed windows.  Telephone and FTTP broadband connection.

Items to be included:

All fitted floor coverings, fitted light fittings, blinds throughout and integrated kitchen 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 - £1,238.93.  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 (78) with potential C (78).

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.   

Offers: 

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.  

Important Note:

While we believe the information provided to be accurate, it is not guaranteed.  All areas, measurements, and distances are approximate.  The descriptions, photographs, and floorplans are intended for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.  It should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as photographed.  Any error, omission, or misstatement shall not annul the sale, entitle any party to compensation, nor provide grounds for legal action.  JBM Estate Agents have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities.  Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and to seek their own professional advice.  All descriptions and references to the property's condition are made in good faith.  While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please contact us to confirm any details of particular importance to you, especially if you are planning to travel a considerable distance.

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.