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Property Details & Description
Accommodation
Ground Floor (Main House)
Entrance Vestibule, Cloakroom, Entrance Hallway, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Conservatory, Breakfasting Kitchen,
Rear Hallway with staircase up to Home Office, Utility Area, Pantry, Storeroom, WC.
Ground Floor (Extension)
Entrance Vestibule/Boot Room, Utility Room, Storeroom, Garden Room.
First Floor
Landing, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Two Bedrooms, Home Office, Family Bathroom, Linen Cupboard.
Second Floor
Landing, Bedroom/Games Room, Two Bedrooms, Shower Room, Storeroom.
Exterior
Gated Gravel Driveway, Serviced Double Garage, Raised Beds, Mature Trees and Shrubs, Lawn Area, Summerhouse,
Pond with Rill and Water Feature.
Plot extends to about 0.72 acres in total.
Mileage
Edinburgh 24 miles, Dalkeith 22 miles, Biggar 19 miles, Galashiels 19 miles, Peebles High Street 0.8 miles.
Situation
Torwood is situated within a generous plot of about 0.72 acres on Bonnington Road, one of the Royal Burgh of Peebles’s most desirable places in which to live. Peebles is a hugely popular market town with a population of around 9000. Amenities within Peebles include the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, a swimming pool, the Gytes Leisure Centre, independent retailers, popular restaurants as well as national supermarkets and shops. The town also benefits from a health centre, dentists, banks and vets as well as well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
For those with an interest in country pursuits fishing, hill walking, mountain biking (Glentress Forest), horse riding and golfing are all on the doorstep. Peebles is also well-known for hosting festivals throughout the course of the year including the week-long Beltane Festival, the Tweedlove Bike Festival, an Arts Festival, an Agricultural Festival and the Rugby Sevens.
Peebles is well placed for those looking to live in a semi-rural location whilst being within a commutable distance of Edinburgh city centre, which is just a 24-mile drive away, and a frequent bus service provides access to the Capital as well as other local towns. The A703 provides easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass.
General Description
Torwood, originally built in 1921 as a school boarding house is now being sold as an impressive 6-bedroom Arts and Crafts family home with a floor area of about 419m2 located on Bonnington Road, one of the most desirable streets to live on in Peebles. The property sits within a generous plot of about 0.72 acres and the thoughtfully landscaped garden with large lawn area, summerhouse, mature trees and shrubs, raised beds and a pond with a rill and water fountain extends to the front and one side of the property. Also to the front is a gated gravel driveway providing ample parking for several cars with a serviced double garage (built in 2013) featuring electric up and over doors, tiled flooring and a workshop. The south facing reception rooms and conservatory (added in 2004) provide the property with fabulously light filled living accommodation and the 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread over two floors equipe the property with ample facilities for a large family.
In 2013, the current vendors converted what was once the properties garage on the north side of the property to create a 2nd entrance, boot room, utility room, storeroom and garden room. This separate entrance provides the perfect access for both children and pets. In 2023, an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) was fitted, and this provides the property with both heating and hot water. It is understood that a gas boiler has been retained to provide backup or an alternative to the ASHP. It is worth noting that all services/utilities were updated/replaced in 1991 when the current vendors originally acquired the property.
As is evident from the photography, the property benefits from beautiful scenic views out over Peebleshire’s rolling hills.
General remarks
Viewing
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070.
Satellite Navigation
For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s postcode is EH45 9HF.
What3words
Withdrew.flamingo.starters.
(please download the application “what3words” for the exact location)
Fixtures and Fittings
The following should be noted:
(i) Fitted carpets and blinds are included in the sale.
(ii) Not all curtains and light fittings are included in the sale – contact agent for more information.
Agent’s Note
The Beeches to the rear of Torwood has a right of access over Torwood’s driveway.
Entry & Possession
Entry and vacant possession will be by mutual agreement and arrangement.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Air source heat pump.
Under floor heating is in the extension (grey slate floor) and the conservatory off the original part of the house.
It is understood that the gas boiler is being retained to provide back or an alternative to the ASHP.
Local Authority
Scottish Borders Council, Council HQ, Newtown Street, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA. Tel: 0300 100 1800. Email: customeradvice@scotborders.gov.uk.
Council Tax
Band H
EPC Rating
Band E
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, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of £20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co at 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH and Rettie & Co, 1 Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9PX. Tel: 01896 824 070
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Particulars and Plans
These particulars and plan are believed to be correct, but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law.
Websites and Social Media
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites at www.rightmove.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com and www.thelondonoffice.co.uk.
In addition, our social media platforms are Facebook.com – RettieTownandCountry; Twitter.com – RettieandCo; Instagram and LinkedIn.
Proof and Source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Important Notice
Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.