THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
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A family-friendly detached villa at Netherbank in Galashiels that’s made for modern living
One of 30 homes within a development built by M & J Ballantyne in 2003, Number 15 Netherbank is a substantial and aesthetically pleasing detached villa with integral single garage that enjoys lovely open views over Abbotsford and beyond in addition to attractive front and back gardens. Situated on the outskirts of Galashiels, this property has the best of both worlds – a quiet residential area and cul-de-sac setting, yet within walking distance of the town centre and the new train station at Tweedbank, which will offer regular rail services to Edinburgh Waverley when it opens next year. This is an ideal three/four bedroomed family property with plenty of space and excellent storage. The layout, over two levels, includes a downstairs cloakroom off the hall, spacious living room, well equipped dining kitchen with integrated appliances (stainless steel hob, oven, hood and fridge freezer with space for a dishwasher) and attractive splashback tiling, utility, family room/fourth bedroom and a stunning conservatory with access to a decked area and garden beyond.
Upstairs off the first floor landing – which is easily big enough to incorporate a study area – are three good-sized bedrooms and fully tiled main family bathroom with over -bath shower and glass screen, vanity storage, and a Velux window.
Galashiels is a popular town located in the centre of the Scottish Borders, which makes it extremely easy to commute to Edinburgh and to all the other towns and villages located throughout the Borders region.
The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and all the bedrooms on this floor have fitted wardrobes.
Transport links are excellent – and will be further boosted when the Borders Railway gets underway next year – as are the town’s primary and secondary schools and other amenities, including 24-hour shopping at the Gala Water Retail Park.
The interior is beautifully presented and has a neutral colour palette throughout – notable features include a very attractive staircase with an oak balustrade, while the bespoke conservatory is a key attraction that provides flexible additional living space all year round.
Situated on the Gala Water, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice, with beautiful surrounding countryside offering a huge range of options, from walks and cycle routes to fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, golf – and not forgetting rugby, football and swimming. Ticking all the boxes for location, spacious accommodation, anyone looking to buy a family home in the Galashiels area should include this delightful detached villa on their list of houses to see.
Attractively designed with an asymmetrical facade and extended sloping roof on one side, the villa has additional storage in the garage, monobloc driveway and additional off-road parking space, and low -maintenance front garden. The level rear garden, which is fully fenced making it safe for children and pets, includes lawn with shrub/flower borders, patio, deck – and a ready-made base suitable for a shed.
15 Netherbank, Galashiels, TD1 3DH
Guide Price £250,0 0 0 Details on page 28