Kenilworth, High Cross Avenue, Melrose, TD6

**CLOSING DATE SET - FRIDAY 24TH MARCH 2023 at 12NOON**

Kenilworth is an immaculately presented five-bedroom, main door, double upper apartment situated in a prime residential area of the much sought-after Borders town of Melrose which was voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times.
Forming part of a substantial Old Manse, with superb views, the property has been beautifully maintained inside and out, and sits in an excellent location only a short walk into the centre of town.
The railway station at Tweedbank is only one and a half miles away, and the Borders General Hospital lies on the edge of Melrose, which offers strong transport links and access to an array of amenities. Also located in a much sought after primary and secondary school catchment, the house has its own garden, a garage and private driveway parking.
Lying across two main levels, the property is accessed by its own front door with small entrance hall leading to the first floor. Internally, the accommodation comprises five bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, a family bathroom, a further shower room, a sitting room, a dining room and a breakfasting kitchen. There is also generous storage throughout, with an internal staircase leading to a very useful attic, along with gas central heating, and secondary glazing making this a warm and comfortable home in a highly accessible location.

Externally, there is a shared driveway leading to a generous private parking area to the side and to the front of the garage, along with an EV charging point. Of particular note, is the planning permission which has been granted for the erection of a new garage, in place of the existing one, complete with a separate workshop and garden room, providing an excellent, and versatile outside space. Attractive paving with gravel leading to the front door provides a couple of lovely areas to sit out and enjoy more informal entertaining. The path leading from the front door also accesses an area of private garden to the side which has attractive borders and generous lawn, with additional path leading to communal steps and a pedestrian access taking you into the town centre.
Given its location and deceptively spacious layout, it really is a property that should be viewed to be appreciated.
Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, with most Borders towns readily available from this central location, as well as via the aforementioned Borders Railway.

Edinburgh 39 miles. Galashiels 5 miles. Tweedbank 1.5 miles. Peebles 22 miles. (All distances are approximate)

EPC : E51

Council Tax Band : F

Location:
Kenilworth is situated in a most desirable residential area of the attractive Borders town of Melrose. Regarded by many as the most picturesque of the Borders towns, situated between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed, having been voted 'One of the Best Places to Live in Scotland in 2022' by the Sunday Times.
With an approximate population of around 2100 in Melrose, and 1200 in the immediate villages of Gattonside, Darnick and Newstead, the town provides an extensive choice of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist independent shops including an independent bookshop, a green grocer, a fishmonger, a butcher, antique and interiors shops, small supermarkets, a large selection of restaurants and numerous hotels, all situated around the High Street area of this vibrant town.
The thriving old mill town of Galashiels five miles to the West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, ASDA, Boots, Next and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include Melrose Abbey, Harmony House (home to the Borders Book Festival), Priorwood Gardens, the Greenyards, (home of Melrose RFC and Rugby Sevens), and Abbotsford House with award winning visitor centre, 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, fieldsports, horse riding, golf, lawn bowling, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way, St. Cuthbert’s Way and The Borders Abbeys Way. Several festivals which include the Melrose 7’s Rugby Tournament, the Borders Book Festival and the Melrose Festival complete with ride-out attract visitors from far and wide.
Local schools include the excellent Melrose primary school, the highly regarded St Mary’s preparatory school, and Earlston High School. The Borders General Hospital also lies just outside the town, and there are a number of churches in the area with Catholic, Episcopal and Church of Scotland represented in the town.
Melrose 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 area is also served by the Borders Railway which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, the station lies approximately two and a half miles away. There is also a busy bus service with links to Newcastle and Carlisle in the South, as well as Edinburgh and the other Border towns. Edinburgh and Newcastle airports - both international, offer an excellent choice of destinations and are 45 miles and 66 miles away respectively.

Directions:
For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD6 9SQ
(Please note that sat nav might try to take you to the far end of High Cross, but Kenilworth is best accessed coming through Melrose town centre)
Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through Pathhead, Lauder and Earlston. On reaching the roundabout, approximately three miles outside Earlston, turn right onto the A6091 Signposted Melrose and Galashiels.
Take the turn-off for Melrose and proceed into the Market Square. Continue down the High Street, passing the Police Station on your left. As you go up a slight hill, passing Huntly Road, also on your left. Take the next available left turn into a driveway, and turn immediately left, going back on yourself, passing two semi-detached houses. As you approach the property you will see the house sign, bear right here and park alongside the property. The front door is opposite the garage.

Coming from the West, enter Melrose and proceed along Waverley Road which becomes High Cross Avenue and turn right into the last driveway on the right before proceeding down the hill, and follow the above directions.