3 bed detached house for sale

South Riggs, Bowden, Melrose TD6

South Riggs is a charming and immaculately presented three-bedroom detached house situated in the much sought-after conservation village of Bowden. Only a short drive from the Borders Town of Melrose, or the village of St. Boswells, the property is around five and a half miles from the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.

Offering excellent potential to extend, the property occupies a large plot with wrap around garden ground with plentiful private parking to the front.

Internally, the deceptively spacious accommodation lies predominantly across one level, with a couple of internal steps, and comprises three bedrooms, a bathroom, a sitting room, and an open-plan dining kitchen. With excellent storage throughout, including the attic space offering conversion opportunities, this bright and well-laid out home also benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing.

Externally, there is a large tarmac driveway offering parking for a number of cars to the front of the large garage. The garden to the front has a generous lawn, borders and a selection of mature shrubs and small trees, with an area to sit out. Access down both sides of the property lead to a spacious rear garden which has a paved and gravelled area providing space for more informal entertaining. With raised beds and vegetable patch there is also a greenhouse and garden shed providing additional external storage.

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 : F

EPC: E51

Location:

South Riggs 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. South Riggs 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 0st
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 before reaching The Green, turn left, signposted Bowden Kirk and South Riggs is the first property on the right-hand side.

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 on passing The Green take the right hand turn signposted Bowden Kirk and South Riggs is the first property on the right-hand side.