RESIDENTIAL PLOTS, BIRKENSIDE ,

RESIDENTIAL PLOTS, BIRKENSIDE EARLSTON, SCOTTISH BORDERS, TD4 6AR

Four tremendous residential plots in an accessible Borders location.

Earlston 3 miles ■ 5 miles ■ Melrose 9 miles City By-pass 24 miles

■ Very accessible rural location within easy reach of the A68.

■ Within comfortable commuting distance of Edinburgh.

■ Each plot has Outline Planning Consent for one dwelling. ■ Planning Ref: 10/01581/FUL

■ Main utilities provided to the driveway of each plot - only require final connection.

■ Plot 3 - 0.79 acres/3,206 sq.m.

■ Plot 4 - 0.28 acres/1,134 sq.m.

■ Plot 5 - 0.39 acres/1,589 sq.m.

■ Plot 6 - 1.21 acres/4,880 sq.m..

Kelso 01573 224 244 [email protected]

ARTIST’S IMPRESSIONS

SITUATION The fact that Newstead, one of Melrose’s satellite villages, is reputedly the oldest continually inhabited Despite being one of the easiest parts of to reach the Scottish Borders has been described as settlement in Scotland speaks volumes of the desirability of this area as a place to settle down. “Britain's best kept secret”. The area offers something for everyone with its great community spirit and friendly rivalry, possibly best demonstrated in the colourful Common Ridings which are staged each DESCRIPTION summer to celebrate the Region’s unique identity and remember its tumultuous past. Most Borders The plots form part of an exclusive small residential development with each plot benefiting from some towns have a rugby team and local games, including the popular Rugby Sevens tournaments (this excellent outlooks over the surrounding countryside. version of the game having originated in Melrose in the 1880s) also help to bring the community together. Plot 3 extends to about 0.79 acres/3,206 sq.m. Most house hunters are primarily interested in location and the Borders countryside, along with its Plot 4 extends to about 0.28 acres/1,134 sq.m. picturesque towns and villages (none of which has a population of over 20,000), scores high on this Plot 5 extends to about 0.39 acres/1,589 sq.m. count. The area is also within easy reach of major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Plot 6 extends to about 1.21acres/4,880 sq.m. Tyne and Carlisle. Communication links are good with an excellent network of roads and a regular train service between the central Borders and Edinburgh. The main east coast railway line runs down the PLANNING PERMISSON eastern edge of the Borders with a station at Berwick upon Tweed. Each plot has planning permission for a single dwelling house with associated works and landscaping.

Birkenside, a small settlement to the east of the A68 between Earlston and Lauder, has an excellent Further details on the planning permission can be seen on Scottish Borders Council’s planning website. central location within the region and is within easy reach of Earlston (with its highly regarded modern The planning reference is 10/01581/FUL. High School), Lauder (with its history and fine range of local amenities), Melrose (one of the most charming of the Borders towns lying between the Hills and the River Tweed), Kelso (described by Any Section 75 contributions will be met by the developer. Sir Walter Scot as one of the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland and lying at the confluence of the River Tweed and Teviot) and Galashiels (the commercial hub of the Borders with a SERVICES regular train service to Edinburgh). Main utilities are provided to the driveway of each plot and only require final connection.

Health and education are high up on many home owners list of priorities and the popular Borders PLANNING AUTHORITIES General Hospital is located just outside Melrose. St Mary’s Preparatory School in Melrose is highly Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St regarded and there is a good range of private schools in Edinburgh (with mini-bus pick-ups from Earlston Boswells, TD6 0SA. Tel: 01835 824000. and Lauder) as well as at Longridge Towers near Berwick upon Tweed. Roads: Scottish Borders Council Roads Department, Council The Scottish Borders is an excellent place to live if you enjoy outdoor pursuits. The region is Scotland's Headquarters, , TD6 0SA. Tel: 01835 824000. leading cycling destination with many of its towns having well marked cycling trails along the mainly quiet country roads with longer trails including the Border Loop (250 mile circular trail around the region), the Servicing: Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Tweed Cycle Route (95 mile linear route along the Tweed) and the Four Abbeys cycle ride (54 mile Burnbrae, Mossilee Road, Galashiels, TD1 1NF Tel: 01896 754797. circular trail around the Region’s four superb ruined abbeys). There is world class mountain biking at Glentress and Innerleithen, along with a 7 Stanes Mountain Biking centre at Newcastleton and numerous Scottish Power: Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 5AA. other off road trails around the region. SOLICITORS The Borders is a tremendous walking area with most towns and villages have a selection of sign posted Iain Smith & Partners, Bank Close, Galashiels, TD1 1BG walks. An annual festival of walking is held in the region. Long-distance walks crossing the region include the , St Cuthberts Way and coastal path. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Most of the main Borders towns has a swimming pool and there are some superb wild swimming spots for those prepared to seek them out. Other sports available include archery, clay pigeon shooting, canoeing, wind surfing, diving, sailing and surfing. 2017 ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks The Borders has some of the best golf courses in Scotland including courses at each of Lauder, Melrose against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide, along with their and Kelso. The Roxburghe Championship course is near Kelso. offer, either: (a) Originals of primary (e.g. a passport) and secondary (e.g. current council tax or utility bill) ID, or: Other nearby Borders attractions include the magical , Mellerstain House ( a (b) Copies of such primary and secondary ID certified and dated by the purchasers’ Solicitors as true copies particularly fine Adams mansion which is the home of the Haddingtons), Floors Castle (the home of the along with written confirmation from the purchasers’ Solicitors that they accept that we will be relying on Duke of Roxburgh), Bowhill (the family home of the Duke of Buccleuch), Traquair House (reputedly the this copy ID for AML purposes. oldest continually inhabited house in Scotland) and Manderston House (with its impressive silver plated Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered. staircase).

IMPORTANT NOTES 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the re- quirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 4. Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5. Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Law- yer, to 21 Woodmarket, Kelso, TD5 7AT. 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 7. Photographs taken in May 2020.

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