THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
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A detached villa in the centre of Melrose that ticks all the boxes for family living
Situated at the foot of the Eildon Hills, the town of Melrose is often said to be the jewel in the Borders crown and there is no denying the aesthetic appeal of its renowned main street shopping area and the majestic 12th century ruins of Melrose Abbey, where the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce is said to be buried. Centrally situated in the town within walking distance of the school, health centre and most other amenities, Afferden is a detached family home with mature walled gardens to the front, side and rear – fully enclosed and offering a safe environment for children and pets – while the latter is easily maintained and includes an attractive patio area, fruit trees (apple, cherry and plum) and a summer house. The house also has a garage and a large driveway with parking space for numerous vehicles. Inside, the two-storey accommodation is ideal for a family and includes an entrance vestibule (with space for coats and shoes), hall, cloakroom, rear-facing living room with access to a very attractive conservatory, large 21ft dining kitchen and adjoining utility room.
A carpeted staircase from the hall leads upstairs where there are three good-sized and freshly decorated bedrooms (one with a wash-hand basin and two with built-in storage cupboards) and a fully tiled shower room. Built in 1952, Afferden has been a much loved and well cared for home to the present owners for the last 33 years, which says a great deal about its suitability as a family home for the longer term. The sitting room is a tranquil space overlooking the rear garden. It has a stone fireplace and gas fire as the focal point, while sliding doors lead through to the dining end of the kitchen.
Well equipped and fitted with modern base and wall units and tiled splashbacks, the kitchen work area includes plenty of space for appliances, while the adjoining utility is plumbed for laundry appliances.
As a family home it ticks all the boxes with spacious accommodation, private well-stocked gardens, and an enviable address in one of the Borders’ most desirable towns.
Conservatories have year-round appeal and this one, which is used as a second sitting room, is no exception. Features here include a wood-panelled wall and attractive terracotta-tiled floor.
Aside from its up-market shops and other attractions, Melrose is well placed for easy access to the A68 and A7, both of which offer direct access to Edinburgh, while being in the geographical centre of the region provides quick and easy links to other nearby towns, including Galashiels, St Boswells, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk.
Upgraded over the years, Afferden has gas central heating and double glazing – it also has a partly floored attic, which could offer scope for conversion subject to planning etc.
Afferden, St Dunstans Park, Melrose
Guide Price £230,000 Details on page 27