March Street, Peebles
Offers Over £255,000

A charming and deceptively spacious traditional stone three-bedroom upper flat, featuring its own main door entrance, situated within the conservation area of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Dating back to the late 1800’s, this property offers generous proportions, providing 1162 square feet of comfortable and versatile living space, allowing the new owner to tailor the layout to suit their individual needs. Retaining many original features, benefiting from a well-maintained private rear garden, and ideally located just a short stroll from the vibrant high street,  the property is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers, early viewing is highly recommended.

Accessed at ground level to the rear of the property through a practical glazed porch, the internal accommodation includes an entrance area with generous understairs storage, and a staircase leading up into a welcoming central hallway.  Flooded with natural light from a traditional ceiling window, the spacious hallway provides access to all rooms, and a ceiling hatch with a fitted ladder leads to a spacious storage loft, complete with power and light.  With twin front-facing windows offering views over March Street and beyond, the sitting room boasts high ceilings adorned with original coving, and a stone-surround fireplace adding warmth and character.  With dual aspect windows, the kitchen is well-equipped with a range of wall and base units, featuring a stainless-steel sink set beneath a side-facing window.  There is space and provisions for a cooker and washing machine, while an additional storage cupboard conveniently houses the fridge freezer.  A second reception room at the rear provides a flexible space, ideal for use as a formal dining room or a fourth bedroom, dependant on requirements.  The property boasts two spacious double bedrooms, one at the front and the other at the rear, both featuring traditional Edinburgh press-style storage/shelfing.  Additionally, a charming single bedroom at the front benefits from a skylight, allowing natural light to fill the space.  This room would also serve well as a nursery or a dedicated home office.  Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, which includes a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with an overhead shower. A rear-facing window enhances the space, flooding it with natural light.

Externally; the property boasts a well-maintained private rear garden, featuring a spacious paved area creating the perfect spot for alfresco dining and relaxation during the warmer months.  A lush lawn is elegantly framed by a chipped pathway and mature planted borders, adding to the garden’s charm.  At the rear, a glazed greenhouse provides the perfect retreat for gardening enthusiasts.  The garden features two timber sheds with power, offering excellent storage solutions, and is fully enclosed by original stone walling and timber fencing. 

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.  Mains gas central heating.  UPVC double glazed windows.  Telephone and FTTP broadband connections available.

Conservation Area and Listed Building:

The property is located within the Peebles Town Conservation area.  The property is not listed.  

Items to be Included:

All fitted carpets, light fittings, curtains, blinds, and 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 D.   Amount payable for year 2024/2025 - £1,902.50.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000.

Viewing Arrangements: 

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 (64) with potential C (76).

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.