29 Glen Crescent, Peebles, Borders, EH45 9BS

Property Details

A fantastic three-bedroom modern detached bungalow with a single attached garage occupying a delightful setting within a desirable residential area on the southern side of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Built in the mid-1990s, the property offers well-proportioned accommodation totalling 1348 square feet including the single garage, and benefits from having generous, established, and beautifully maintained private gardens with uninterrupted scenic views, and a fabulous garden room. Within comfortable walking distance to the bustling town centre with an excellent array of amenities,  open access to woodland walks, and Schooling at both levels nearby, this property is sure to prove popular.  Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.  

Well-presented throughout with a modern interior, the internal accommodation comprises; a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway giving access to all accommodation and two useful fitted storage cupboards.  Enjoying a dual aspect, the sitting room features a window overlooking Glen Crescent to the front, patio doors to the rear, and an electric fire giving the room a real focal point.  Accessed via the patio doors to the rear is a good-sized conservatory currently used as a formal dining area that boasts beautiful countryside views offering the ideal space for entertaining family and friends.  Recently updated to a high standard, the modern fitted kitchen enjoys a range of contemporary wall and base units with marble effect worktop surfaces and a stylish tiled splashback.  Integrated appliances include a double electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, and washing machine, whilst there is space for an American-style fridge freezer.  There is a central breakfast bar offering the ideal space for informal dining, and a fully glazed external door providing access out the rear garden.  With a window overlooking the rear garden and countryside views beyond, the principal bedroom features a fitted wardrobe, and a fully upgraded private en-suite shower room with stylish tiling Incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and a large walk-in shower unit.  There are two further comfortable double bedrooms positioned to the front of the property to which one benefits from having fitted wardrobes.  Completing the accommodation of this wonderful property is the fully updated family bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, and double-ended panelled bath with mains shower over. 

Externally; there are generous private garden grounds to the front, side, and rear of the property.  The open-style garden to the front is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubbery and hedging, whilst a large monobloc driveway provides off-street parking for several vehicles and leads to the single attached garage.  A timber gate to the side of the property leads round to the sizeable rear garden which boasts fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and hills beyond.  The rear garden has been beautifully landscaped with a large area laid to lawn with  raised timber bedding areas filled with an array of colourful planting.  A vast paved patio area which can be accessed from both the kitchen and conservatory provides ample space for both outdoor dining and lounge furniture offering the perfect space for alfresco dining and relaxing in the summer months.  A timber garden room offers an extremely versatile space currently used as a separate home office, ideal for those working from home, and the rear garden is fully enclosed and bound by both timber fencing and mature hedging. 

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000.  Peebles is an ideal location for those looking to enjoy the country lifestyle taking full advantage of the fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, and golf facilities that the area has to offer.  There is a swimming pool, and the Gytes Leisure Centre offers a wide variety of leisure activities to suit adults and children.  Glentress Forest and its popular mountain biking routes are approximately 4 miles east of Peebles offering excellent biking facilities.  For those who enjoy the creative arts, the Eastgate Theatre &Arts Centre showcases local and international musical and artistic talent throughout the year and there are a number of popular festivals throughout the year including the week-long Beltane Festival which is steeped in the history of Peebles and follows a traditional format, an Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens, and TweedLove Bike Festival, to name just a few.  The High Street of Peebles has a wide selection of independent retailers and highly regarded restaurants as well as a number of high street favourites.  The town also has a health centre, dentists, vets, banks, and supermarkets as well as primary and secondary schools.  Peebles is ideally situated within commuting distance of Edinburgh which can be reached by private or public transport.  There is a frequent bus service running to and from Edinburgh as well as services for Biggar, Galashiels, and nearby local towns.  The A703 gives easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass for onward travel to many destinations and Edinburgh Airport for UK or overseas travel.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas-fired central heating.  UPVC double-glazed windows.  Telephone and broadband connection.  

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds, and integrated kitchen appliances are to be included in the sale of the property.    

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category F, with an annual charge of £2,929.21 payable for the year 2023/2024.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: 01835 824 000.

Viewing Arrangements: 

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on 01721 540170.

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.

EPC Rating: 

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is D (67) with potential B (83).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set 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.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer, and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied by certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend our office with their original documents.  Please note, that until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.  

Sitting Room - 21' 6'' x 11' 10'' (6.55m x 3.61m)

Kitchen - 13' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.22m x 3.02m)

Bedroom 1 - 12' 9'' x 9' 8'' (3.89m x 2.95m)

Bedroom 2 - 11' 0'' x 9' 8'' (3.35m x 2.95m)

Bedroom 3 - 11' 1'' x 9' 8'' (3.38m x 2.95m)

Office - 11' 1'' x 7' 1'' (3.38m x 2.16m)

Garden Store - 9' 8'' x 7' 10'' (2.95m x 2.39m)

This house description is based upon information supplied by the owner, or on behalf of the owner. These property particulars are produced in good faith and do not constitute or form part of any contract. s1homes do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document.