Bungalow for sale in Boisils, Bowden, Melrose TD6

*closing date set - Tuesday 9th April at 12NOON*

Boisils is a very well-proportioned and flexible three-bedroom bungalow with the most fabulous southerly views.

Situated in the much sought-after conservation village of Bowden which is only a short drive from the Borders Town of Melrose, or the village of St. Boswells, and around five and a half miles from the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh.

Requiring a fair degree of upgrading throughout the property benefits from attractive stone wall and beech hedging facing the road, and extensive driveway parking.

Internally, the property provides versatile and spacious accommodation across one level comprising two main bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, a bathroom, a sitting room, a breakfasting kitchen, a dining room/bedroom three, a further office/bedroom and a utility room. There is also an external conservatory for those sunny days and from where to enjoy the stunning views.

As a bungalow it is perfect for someone downsizing, offering generous accommodation which benefits from good storage throughout including loft ladder access to the attic, double glazing, and a wood burning stove in the sitting room.

Externally, the property has a full width paved terrace to the front of the property from where you can enjoy the beautiful views, with steps leading down to terraced flower beds. There is also access off the dining room/bedroom three lead onto a covered veranda, and a path leading down both sides of the house to large driveway with parking for several cars. Surrounded by hedging, mature shrubs and trees there is a fair degree of privacy, with well stocked borders and a small lawn. A workshop lies at one end, which is particularly useful and there is a further outhouse which is currently used as a coal shed.

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 : E

EPC: D56

Location:

Boisils 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 Selkirk High School.
The Borders General Hospital also lies on the outskirts of Melrose.
Boisils 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. Boisils is the second house on the left as you enter the village.

From the South take the A68 North and turn left into Newtown St Boswells and onto the B6398. Turn left, remaining on the B6398 (Bowden Road) signposted Bowden and follow the above directions.

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, passing the left turn for Brunton Park, and you will come to Boisils which is the penultimate house on your right-hand side.