4 bed detached house for sale

5 Waverley Mills, Innerleithen EH44

** Home Report valuation £385,000 - copy available upon request **

A magnificent four-bedroom, modern detached family home with integral single garage, positioned within a highly sought-after development on the southern side of the picturesque Borders town of Innerleithen. Built in 2008, the property is presented in immaculate order with tasteful interiors throughout enjoying a layout totalling 1,199 square feet of thoughtfully designed yet easily adaptable accommodation across two levels, offering the perfect balance of space and functionality. Conveniently located just a short stroll from St Ronan’s Primary School and Nursery, this property also benefits from close proximity to the vibrant high street with its excellent range of local amenities, as well as world-renowned mountain bike trails and picturesque countryside walks right on the doorstep. Early viewing comes highly recommended.

Accessed through a charming private front garden, the property opens into an inviting entrance hallway that seamlessly flows into the ground floor accommodation, enhanced by a convenient guest WC. The sitting room boasts a spacious front-facing bay window that frames charming views of the front garden and down Waverley Mills beyond, while flooding the room with an abundance of natural light. Spanning the rear of the property, the open-plan dining kitchen is equipped with a superb range of modern wall and base units, complemented by contrasting worktops and a tiled splashback. Integrated appliances, include a gas hob, cooker hood, electric oven, and fridge freezer. The dining area provides ample space for a table and chairs, whilst rear-facing French doors offer lovely views and direct access to the beautiful private garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living, and creating the perfect setting for family gatherings and entertaining guests. A separate utility room accessed off the kitchen features matching units, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer or dishwasher, whilst an external door to the side offers easy garden access. Excellent storage is offered by cupboards both under the stairs and in the main entrance hallway, further enhancing the properties practicality. On the first floor, a hallway landing provides access to a useful storage cupboard and a hatch leading to the loft space. Positioned to the front, the spacious principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite shower room. There are two additional double bedrooms, one at the front and one at the rear, both with fitted wardrobes, plus a comfortable single bedroom that can also serve as a home office or nursery, highlighting the property’s versatility. The accommodation is completed by a family bathroom, featuring a WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer style shower tap, and rear-facing twin opaque windows that fill the space with natural light.

Externally, the property is set within beautifully maintained private gardens extending to the front, side, and rear. The open-fronted area features lawns, a paved pathway to the entrance, and a monobloc driveway providing convenient off-street parking, which leads to a single integral garage fitted with power and lighting. A timber gate to the side leads round to the sunny southwest-facing rear garden which has been thoughtfully designed, featuring a low maintenance artificial lawn enhanced by raised timber sleeper borders planted with a fabulous array of mature plantings and shrubbery that provide a vibrant burst of colour throughout the seasons. An attractive paved patio offers the perfect setting for alfresco dining and relaxing during the warmer months, with a further paved area on the opposite side features a touch of luxury with a Hot Tub enclosed by timber panelling for privacy and ample room for outdoor lounge furniture. The rear garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing.

Location:

Situated in the picturesque and charming Borders town of Innerleithen, the main Border towns are easily reached while Edinburgh lies approximately thirty miles to the north. The town is serviced by the local bus route as well as wider areas of the Borders and beyond, offering excellent transport links for commuters and visitors alike. Innerleithen offers a good range of local shops as well as a Co-op supermarket, medical centre, post office, hotels, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a primary school which also provides education at nursery level. The neighbouring town of Peebles offers further facilities including the local High School, Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets, swimming pool and leisure centre. Lying in the heart of the picturesque Tweed Valley, the town of Innerleithen makes both an ideal commuter choice and a central base for indulging in the various activities available nearby such as golf, fishing, hill walking and horse riding, not to mention the world-renowned mountain biking centres of Innerleithen and Glentress being on the doorstep. In addition, Innerleithen and the wider area of the Borders has a thriving Arts Community, with many art galleries and a wide variety of arts and crafts activities for all ages. There is a multi-screen cinema in nearby Galashiels and a number of local theatre and music groups, notably St Ronan’s Silver Band and Tweedvale Pipe Band.

Services:

Mains water and drainage. Mains electricity. Gas-fired central heating. UPVC double-glazed windows. FTTP broadband connection available.

Development Factor:

The communal areas of the development are managed by Spiers Gummley with an annual factoring charge of approximately £420.00 payable in 2024.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, window coverings, and both integrated and free-standing kitchen appliances are to be included in the sale of the property. The Hot Tub is available under separate negotiation.

Council Tax and Local Authority:

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category F. Amount payable for the financial year 2025/2026 - £3,291.28. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:

Viewing Arrangements:

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment. For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on .

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 (78) with potential B (88).

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:

All offers must be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form, either by email to or in writing to JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS. The seller reserves the absolute discretion to accept or reject any offer received and is under no obligation to accept the highest or any offer. By law, all offers received will be intimated to the seller as soon as reasonably possible until formal conclusion of missives has taken place, unless the seller has provided specific written instructions not to pass on certain offers. Notwithstanding the receipt of an acceptable written offer, until missives are concluded, the seller and the Selling Agents reserve the right to continue marketing or re-market the property and to resume or conduct further viewings, particularly in the event of any delay by the purchaser in progressing the transaction. The purchaser or their solicitor will be notified in writing should the seller subsequently decide to place the property back on the market.

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 Compliance:

JBM Estate Agents is a regulated estate agency business and is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, the Criminal Finances Act 2017, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (poca), the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, and other relevant legislation. We are required to comply with the guidelines set out by the regulator for the estate agency sector, hm Revenue & Customs (hmrc). In accordance with these requirements, we are legally obliged to carry out identity and source-of-funds checks on all property buyers. These checks are completed through an independent third-party verification provider and must be successfully concluded before an offer can be formally accepted or a property marked as “under offer.” All buyers are required to complete third-party aml verification, for which a non-refundable fee of £20 plus VAT (£24 in total) per individual applies. All information is handled securely and in accordance with current data protection legislation. JBM Estate Agents is registered for aml supervision with hmrc under registration number xbml , and we are legally required to report any evidence or suspicion of money laundering to the relevant authorities without notification.

Sitting Room (14' 0'' x 11' 6'' (4.27m x 3.51m))

Kitchen/Dining Room (22' 5'' x 9' 9'' (6.83m x 2.97m))

Bedroom 1 (12' 1'' x 11' 4'' (3.68m x 3.45m))

Bedroom 2 (11' 3'' x 9' 9'' (3.43m x 2.97m))

Bedroom 3 (10' 8'' x 7' 9'' (3.25m x 2.36m))

Bedroom 4 (9' 7'' x 6' 10'' (2.92m x 2.08m))

Garage (17' 9'' x 7' 11'' (5.41m x 2.41m))