LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

Garden Cottage is located at Bordlands, which lies approximately one mile south of the village of Romannobridge and four miles south of the town of West Linton.

Romannobridge retains a primary school and community centre. West Linton offers a small range of shops and services (including primary school), with a wider range available in nearby Peebles (approximately 10 miles to the south-east) which retains secondary schooling or Penicuik (approximately 10 miles to the north-east). Edinburgh is approximately 22 miles to the north and is easily accessed via the A701.

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From Edinburgh, take the A702 south to West Linton and turn left into the village. Continue along the Main Street (B7059) south and out of the village and stay on the B7059 for approximately two miles to the “T” junction with the A701. Turn right onto the A701 and continue through Romannobridge. Turn left off the A701, approximately a quarter of a mile beyond Romannobridge (sign posted “Bordlands”). Continue downhill on the private tarmac farm road for approximately 300 yards and then turn left off the farm road into the “grouping” of houses/cottages. Garden Cottage is at the far end, straight ahead and next to Shepherds Cottage.

Post Code: EH46 7DE. It is strongly recommended that you do not rely on a Satnav in this rural location and check on a route map prior to any scheduled viewing.

DESCRIPTION

Garden Cottage is a newly refurbished, detached traditional estate cottage, of single storey height, constructed of mixed solid stone and brick walls under a pitched slate roof.

Outside there is plenty of parking, with a garden to the front and rear, part enclosed and sheltered by hedging and fencing. There is an open countryside aspect beyond to the west.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor (upper level)– Vestibule; hallway; bathroom with bath and separate shower; three double bedrooms

Ground floor (middle level) - living room with log burning stove

Ground floor (lower level) - kitchen with wall and base units, LPG hob and electric oven; adjoining utility area with worktop and separate sink.

COUNCIL TAX

The property is assessed for Council Tax as Band E.

SERVICES

Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage. Biomass heating and hot water. LPG cooker(hob).

The property is heated by way of a district heating network system, heated by a wood burning biomass boiler. The system heats eight properties in total, but each property retains its own consumption meter. The consumption is checked on a quarterly basis and invoices issued quarterly, based on consumption readings taken. The fixed rate chargeable in the period between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 has been set at 5.80p per KWh. There is no additional “standing charge”.

The property is connected to LPG bottles for gas hob cooking. The tenant is responsible for the replacement of bottles, as required.

LEASE TERMS

A Private Residential Tenancy will be offered to the successful applicant. Rent will be payable monthly in advance.

Landlord Registration Number: 81484/355/14420

The asking rent is £1,250.00 Per Calendar Month

There is an additional charge for the maintenance of the shared garden/access areas. This was set at £250.00 per annum for the 2023 season and charged in September 2023. The charge for the 2024 season has not yet been set, but will likely be based on a CPI indexation of the 2023 charge.

A deposit equivalent to two times the monthly rent will be paid on completion of the lease and will be lodged with an approved deposit scheme provider (SafeDeposits Scotland).

New lease available from 1 November 2023.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)

Band D (56)

VIEWINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact Walker Scott Ireland Ltd. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Interested parties are required to submit a completed Tenancy Application Form to Walker Scott Ireland Ltd prior to arranging an appointment to view. Viewings will only be selected and arranged with parties who have submitted a completed Tenancy Application Form.

Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN2007001.