4 bedroom detached house for sale

Description

Yester is an exceptional detached period home built in 1875, situated in a wonderful and highly desirable position in the beautiful town of Peebles and within easy walking distance to the High Street and excellent local amenities.

The flexible accommodation is bright and enjoys a well planned layout over two floors with large spacious rooms having a wealth of original features such as working shutters, fireplaces, detailed cornicing and wooden floors. The accommodation comprises: Entrance vestibule, reception hallway, sitting room with bay window and wood burning stove, dining room, bedroom, kitchen with pantry, utility room, boiler room and guest WC on the ground floor. On the first floor there is an attractive master bedroom, two further bedrooms, walk-in linen cupboard and family bathroom. Just off the kitchen there is a staircase leading to another room, originally a maid's room, which could be used a study or playroom. There is ample storage space throughout the property including the attic which has been floored. Externally, there is a garden at the front and a delightful walled garden at the back. A gravel driveway at the side of the house leads to a single detached garage. There is also a shed and a greenhouse.

The house benefits from modern double glazed wooden sash windows and gas fired central heating. There are also 10 solar pv panels on the roof which generate electricity. This results in reduced electricity costs for the property and also provides an income for the home owner with the feed-in tariff scheme, whereby the home owner is paid for every unit of renewable electricity they produce and supply to the national electricity grid.

Location

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and offers an excellent array of amenities including banks, post office, a range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, as well as highly regarded schools at primary and secondary levels. The local area is particularly well served for recreational activities with excellent golf courses, fishing, walking and mountain biking all within easy reach. There is good access from Peebles to the other borders towns via the road network, with the A703 giving access to Edinburgh City Bypass, and the capital beyond. A regular bus service runs to and from Edinburgh and to neighbouring towns including Galashiels.

Council Tax and Local Authority

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category G. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:

Viewing

Viewing is available 7 days a week by appointment by calling .

Important Note

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: Jbm Estate Agents, 7 Cherry Court, Cavalry Park, Peebles, EH45 9BU. Telephone: , Fax . 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. A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to jbm Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.