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THE BSPC PROPERTY GUIDE / FEATURE PROPERTY
TAKE THREE TOWNS THREE EXAMPLES OF CENTRALLY LOCATED FLATS SUITABLE FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS AND PROPERTY INVESTORS 10 Havannah Court, Kelso Offers Over £85,000 • Details on page 59 Perfect for a single person or couple, this one -bedroom flat in Kelso has a delightful setting in a quiet and very picturesque cobbled walled courtyard tucked away off the town’s main square, putting it within walking distance of shops and other facilities. Inside, the accommodation includes a spacious living room with traditional-style astragalled windows overlooking the courtyard. From here, an inner hallway leads to a good-sized kitchen with base units and wood-effect worktops on two sides – there’s also space for a table and chairs. There is also a double bedroom and a larger than average bathroom fitted with a white suite and over-bath electric shower.
The key selling point is undoubtedly the shared walled courtyard - a door from Havannah Court, with secure access entryphone system, leads to a vennel that opens into this lovely continental-style setting, which has a seating area and is further enhanced by an old stone perimeter wall swathed in ivy and climbing plants with a tree forming the centerpiece of the courtyard. An ideal first time buyer property, Havannah Court will also appeal to buy-to-let investors as Kelso offers a wide range of amenities and leisure facilities and is within easy reach of both Edinburgh and Berwick on Tweed where there is a main line rail station.
4 Mansfield Mills House, Hawick Guide Price £70,000 • Details on page 61 Occupying part of the first floor of a former mill converted during the 1990s, this twobedroom apartment was finished to a very high standard and benefits from an excellent location overlooking the River Teviot and the town beyond. Representing great value for money, this home has a hall, living room, beautifully fitted kitchen, modern bathroom tiled to half height, and two bedrooms. The interior is in good decorative order and the galley-style kitchen includes white wall and base units, white ceramic hob, overhead extractor and double oven, and washer/dryer.
The building has a secure entry system and communal car park at the rear, and is within walking distance of the town centre as well as Hawick’s many historic attractions. Also close by is the Teviotdale leisure centre. What makes this an attractive proposition, either for a first time buyer or investor, is the mix of old and new. The interior is undoubtedly modern and, as such, offers all the benefits of new build, however, the thickness of the former mill’s walls give away its age – and leaves a legacy that includes useful deep windows sills. The property is double-glazed and has white meter electric heating.
40b Chapel Street, Selkirk In The Region Of £80,000 • Details on page 60 This stone-built two-bedroom ground floor flat in Chapel Street, only a few minutes walk from Selkirk’s town centre, ticks all the boxes for first time buyers, downsizers and property investors. Decorated in neutral cream and white and in immaculate condition throughout, the accommodation includes a split-level hallway (with storage cupboard), large front-facing living/dining room, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms (one double, one single bedroom or study) and bathroom.
The flat also has an outhouse and low-maintenance graveled garden with space to sit out and clothes drying facilities. There is also off-road parking for more than one car. Conveniently located off the living/dining room, the kitchen is fitted with modern white wall and base units and includes a slot-in gas cooker and overhead extractor. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine. The single bedroom has a cupboard /wardrobe, while the double bedroom has a triple-door pine wardrobe – included in the sale. In move-in condition, the flat also has gas central heating and double-glazing. This is a very attractive property in a good location close to town centre amenities.