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" 8 Birks View is an attractive three-bedroom detached bungalow built in 2005 and enjoying a peaceful cul-de-sac setting within a modern development on the edge of the popular Borders town of Galashiels.

The flexible and well-appointed accommodation comprises: entrance hallway with two storage cupboards, sitting room, dining kitchen with patio doors into rear garden, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property has the potential for an attic conversion if desired, subject to the necessary planning permission being obtained. Externally, there is an easily maintained private garden to the rear of the property. The rear garden is fully enclosed and is south facing. To the front of the property there is a small open garden and a gravel driveway providing convenient parking for two vehicles. 

Location: 

The town of Galashiels is one of the larger Border towns and as such offers a wide range of shopping and other facilities including a multi-screen cinema, a wide variety of restaurants and a swimming pool. There are also schools at both primary and secondary levels. For the active there is fantastic fishing on the River Tweed and Glentress Forest Mountain Biking Centre only 15 miles away. The town is well situated to take advantage of excellent road links to both Newcastle and Edinburgh, the latter being approximately 28 miles via the A7. The Borders Railway line provides a half hourly service at peak times over seven days of the week. The rail line will run from Tweedbank in the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh Waverley, connecting to the national and international rail network within an hour. 

Services: 

Mains water, electricity, telephone and mains drainage. Gas fired central heating. UPVC double glazed windows. 

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category E. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000. 

Viewing: 

Viewing is available 7 days a week strictly by appointment by calling JBM Estate Agents on 01721 540170. Telephone lines are open 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. 

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. 

Closing Date: 

A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. 

Important Note: 

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS. Telephone: 01721 540170, Fax 01721 520104. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings. 


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