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A detached villa in the centre of Melrosethat ticks all the boxes for family living

Situated at the foot of the Eildon Hills, the town of Melrose is often said to bethe jewel in the Borders crown and thereis no denying the aesthetic appeal of itsrenowned main street shopping area andthe majestic 12th century ruins of MelroseAbbey, where the embalmed heart ofRobert the Bruce is said to be buried.

Centrally situated in the town within walking distance of the school, healthcentre and most other amenities, Afferden is a detached family home with maturewalled gardens to the front, side andrear – fully enclosed and offering a safeenvironment for children and pets – whilethe latter is easily maintained and includesan attractive patio area, fruit trees (apple,cherry and plum) and a summer house.

The house also has a garage and a largedriveway with parking space for numerousvehicles.

Inside, the two-storey accommodation isideal for a family and includes an entrancevestibule (with space for coats and shoes),hall, cloakroom, rear-facing living room withaccess to a very attractive conservatory,large 21ft dining kitchen and adjoiningutility room.

Well equipped and fitted with modernbase and wall units and tiled splashbacks,the kitchen work area includes plenty ofspace for appliances, while the adjoiningutility is plumbed for laundry appliances.

Conservatories have year-round appealand this one, which is used as a secondsitting room, is no exception. Featureshere include a wood-panelled wall andattractive terracotta-tiled floor.

Upgraded over the years, Afferden hasgas central heating and double glazing– it also has a partly floored attic, whichcould offer scope for conversion subjectto planning etc.

A carpeted staircase from the hall leadsupstairs where there are three good-sizedand freshly decorated bedrooms (one witha wash-hand basin and two with built-instorage cupboards) and a fully tiledshower room.

Built in 1952, Afferden has been a muchloved and well cared for home to thepresent owners for the last 33 years,which says a great deal about itssuitability as a family home for thelonger term.

The sitting room is a tranquil spaceoverlooking the rear garden. It has astone fireplace and gas fire as the focalpoint, while sliding doors lead throughto the dining end of the kitchen.

As a family home it ticks all the boxeswith spacious accommodation, privatewell-stocked gardens, and an enviableaddress in one of the Borders’ mostdesirable towns.

Aside from its up-market shops and otherattractions, Melrose is well placed for easyaccess to the A68 and A7, both of whichoffer direct access to Edinburgh, whilebeing in the geographical centre of theregion provides quick and easy links toother nearby towns, including Galashiels,St Boswells, Jedburgh, Hawick andSelkirk.

Afferden,

St Dunstans Park, Melrose

Guide Price £230,000Details on page 27