Glen Crescent, Peebles
Offers Over £400,000

An extremely delightful three-bedroom detached bungalow with an attached single garage, nestled in an idyllic setting within an elegant development on the southern edge of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Built in the 1980s, this wonderful bungalow offers a generous 1371 square feet of well-appointed accommodation with a comfortable layout, featuring a bright and airy rear conservatory, a convenient attached single garage, and a generous, well-kept, private west-facing garden.  Situated just a short stroll from the vibrant town centre, this property enjoys easy access to a fantastic range of amenities, scenic woodland walks, and highly regarded schooling at both primary and secondary levels.  With so much to offer, early viewing comes highly recommended.

Exuding a warm and inviting ambience throughout, the internal accommodation features a spacious entrance hallway that seamlessly connects all areas of the home, complete with two practical fitted storage cupboards for added convenience.  Enjoying a desirable dual aspect, the sitting room is a bright and spacious retreat, featuring a front-facing window that frames picturesque views of the leafy garden and rear patio doors that invite natural light to flood the space, creating a welcoming atmosphere.  Seamlessly extending from the sitting room, the conservatory provides a perfect retreat for relaxation, offering a charming space to unwind with an aperitif while admiring views of the private rear garden.  The breakfasting kitchen is equipped with a good selection of wall and base units, complemented by contrasting worktop surfaces and stylish tiled splashback.   Integrated appliances, include an eye-level double electric oven, electric hob, a dishwasher, and fridge freezer, with space and utilities for a washing machine.  An external door provides easy garden access to the rear.  The principal bedroom boasts a fitted wardrobe and a private en-suite shower room, equipped with a WC, wash hand basin, and shower unit for added convenience.  Two additional comfortable double bedrooms are located at the front of the property.  Completing the accommodation is a well-appointed family bathroom, featuring a WC, wash hand basin, and a panelled bath with an electric overhead shower.

Externally; The property enjoys private garden grounds to the front, side, and rear.  Thoughtfully planted with a variety of mature shrubbery providing an appealing approach, the front area also benefits from a monobloc driveway providing convenient off-street parking and leads to the single attached garage.  A gated pathway to the side leads round to the private, west facing rear garden.  Generously sized, and enhanced by a border of mature shrubbery, the rear garden is mainly laid to lush green lawns complemented by a paved patio are creating an inviting setting for alfresco dining.  A pedestrian door situated at the rear of the garage provides convenient access, a timber shed offers outdoor storage solutions, while the garden is fully enclosed by 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.  Gas-fired central heating.  Mixture of timber and UPVC double-glazed windows.  Telephone and FTTP broadband connections available.  

Development Factor:

The shared areas in the estate are looked after jointly by all residents.  The annual
 cost is approximately £100.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds, and integrated kitchen appliances are to 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 F.  Amount payable for the financial year 2024/2025 - £2,992.91.  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 C (70) with potential B (84).

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.