2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Corner Cottage, 3 Northriggs, Bowden, Melrose TD6

Corner Cottage, 3 Northriggs is a well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached property situated in the much sought-after conservation village of Bowden which is only a short drive from the Borders Town of Melrose, or Newtown St. Boswells, and around five and a half miles from the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.

Located in a cul-de-sac, there is also enclosed and charming garden ground to the front and rear with parking to the front of the garage. Given its size and location, it would make a lovely first home or for someone downsizing.

Internally, the property lies across two levels and comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, a shower room, a sitting room, a dining kitchen, a utility room and a sun porch. This deceptively spacious property offers some attractive features, plus a multi-fuel burner in the sitting room and double glazing throughout.

Externally, the property has parking on-street to the front of the attached garage, which has a good-size attic space, which provides excellent storage. The garden to the front has a large patio area and raised lawns with shrubs and fruit trees. To the rear lies an extensive garden which has mainly been laid to lawn, with decking, ideal for more informal entertaining, a wood store and garden shed, along with steps leading down to a small burn at the back.

Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, with most Border towns readily available from this central location, along with the aforementioned Borders Railway.

Edinburgh 40 miles. Galashiels 8 miles. Tweedbank 5.5 miles. Melrose 4.0 miles. Newtown St. Boswells 1.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Council Tax Band : B

EPC: D60

Location:

Corner Cottage is situated in the much sought-after conservation village of Bowden. Bowden is just one and a half miles from Newtown St. Boswells which is home of the region’s largest employer, the Scottish Borders Council. There are also an excellent range of local amenities in Newtown St. Boswells including a health centre, a hotel, and a small supermarket.
The nearby Milestone Garden Centre sits on the outskirts of Newtown St. Boswells and is a very popular attraction.
The popular Borders town of Melrose, over the Eildon Hills, is only four miles away. Regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns, Melrose is situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, restaurants and a selection of hotels. The thriving old mill town of Galashiels, a further four miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, asda, Next and Marks & Spencer. Alternatively, the village of St. Boswells lies three miles to the east, also providing a generous selection of shops, and eateries.

Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House, Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose rfc and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including both St. Cuthbert’s and the Southern Upland Way.
Local schools include Newtown St. Boswells Primary, the highly regarded St Mary’s preparatory school in Melrose, and Earlston High School.
The Borders General Hospital also lies on the outskirts of Melrose. Corner Cottage sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A68 or A7 via Galashiels that provide the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The Borders Railway, in Tweedbank with trains running to Edinburgh is approximately five and a half miles away is of particular note.

Directions:

For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 0SP

From the North take the A68 South and turn right into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398 through the town. Turn right, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and proceed along this road until you reach the village. Proceed through all the way through the village and pass The Green on your left, before you leave the village take the last right turn into Northriggs and follow the road into the cul-de-sac. Corner Cottage is on the left-hand side in the corner.

Alternatively coming from Melrose, take the B6359 out of Melrose and continue for approximately three miles. Turn left onto the B6398, signposted Bowden, and proceed into the village, and take the first left turn into Northriggs and follow the above directions.