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Guide price£200,000
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2 bedroom detached house for sale

38 St. John Street, Galashiels
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Detached house
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: G*
1,286 sq ft / 119 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 8500Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Detached Victorian Villa
  • Fine Period Features
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Two Public Rooms
  • Modern Gas Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Private Gardens
  • Close to Town Centre
  • Train Station Nearby
  • Ideal Downsizing Opportunity
We are delighted to bring to the market this charming two bedroom detached victorian villa boasting an abundance of fine period features including ornate cornicing and original hardwood joinery. The property is located in a popular residential location just a stone's throw from all local amenities, facilities and transport links within Galashiels town centre. The property further benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and private gardens to the front and rear. Ample on-street parking is available directly outside the property.

ACCOMODATION

- ENTRANCE VESTIBULE - HALLWAY - LOUNGE - DINING ROOM - KITCHEN - REAR LOBBY - STORE - HALL LANDING - TWO BEDROOMS - SHOWER ROOM -

Internally - The property offers well-proportioned accommodation over two levels, finished in neutral decor throughout. The property is entered via the vestibule into a grand and spacious hallway. To the ground floor there is a generous dual aspect lounge with fireplace. To The dining room sits to the front of the property and flows through to the kitchen. There is a rear lobby providing direct access to the gardens. There are two stores accessed from the rear lobby which provide excellent storage and house the modern gas-fired boiler. The staircase leads to upper hall landing which provides access to the two generous double bedrooms (one with large storage cupboard) and the shower room.

Kitchen - The Kitchen is fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units overlaid with granite-effect worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven and 4-ring ceramic hob and extractor hood. There is an appliance space for a freestanding washing machine.

Bathroom - The shower room is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, pedestal basin and walk-in shower enclosure with electric shower and laminated splashbacks.

Externally - There are private gardens to the front, sides and rear bound by stone walling and mature hedging. The front garden comprises of two mature shrubs providing an attractive approach to the property. The rear garden is tiered over two levels, and although in need of some cultivation, would provide a wonderful and private relaxation space. There is ample space for bin storage to the side of the property. Unrestricted on-street parking is available directly to the front of the property.

Location - The property is located close to the centre of Galashiels. A fully comprehensive range of amenities and facilities are readily available nearby including Galawater Retail Park and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The Interchange houses the main Borders railway station providing regular services to and from Edinburgh Waverley Station.

Galashiels is the largest of the Border towns and is well served by a range of independent shops, restaurants, and cafes along with supermarkets and high street shops. Nearby there is an excellent range of schooling, from primary through to secondary and university education. The Mac Arts Centre and the Volunteer Hall host a wide variety of music events throughout the year attracting some well-known performing artists. The town also benefits from a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of less than an hour. Country and sporting pursuits are readily available, including hill walking, fishing, golf, cycling and mountain biking in the Tweed Valley.

Fixtures & Fittings - All floor coverings, fitted blinds/curtains and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale.

Services - All mains services, gas central heating and double glazing.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band C.

Home Report - A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website.

Viewings - Strictly By Appointment via James Agent.

Offers - All offers should be submitted in writing in standard Scottish Legal format by your solicitor to James Agent (the selling agent). All interested parties are advised to instruct a note of interest via their solicitor. In the event of a closing date being set the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and the seller also reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

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    Founder and Director Adam James BSc (Hons) AssocRICS is a fully qualified property professional and a RICS Registered Valuer with over 12 years experience in the Scottish Borders property market. Prior to James Agent, Adam worked for a national firm of Chartered Surveyors as a Residential Valuer, where he carried out home reports and residential mortgage valuations throughout the Scottish Borders region for homeowners, investors and high street lenders. He was promoted to an Associate within the firm and successfully ran their successful Galashiels Office. Throughout his career he has been heavily involved in the purchase and sale of property, including the building of new homes. He is now delighted to be able to pass on his experience, skills and local knowledge to homeowners and investors throughout the Scottish Borders region and beyond.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 13, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on January 13, 2022

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    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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