Dogcraig Cottage, Kailzie, Peebles, EH45 9HS

A traditional country cottage set above the River Tweed, with elevated views of the river, woodland and countryside beyond.

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Dogcraig Cottage is a traditional cottage, thought to have been built originally as a cottage and outbuilding, servicing the neighbouring Scotsmill and forming part of the wider Kailzie Estate.

It is a single storey dwelling, constructed of solid whinstone/part harled walls, under a pitched slate roof. There are PVC, mainly double-glazed windows throughout. To the rear, a timber decking area provides elevated views over the adjoining River Tweed and west, up the valley towards Peebles.

The property includes a small outbuilding of part stone walls and timber sides under a corrugated iron roof.

Outside there is ample car parking with a gravel driveway directly off the public road. The property sits within a good sized, mixed terraced garden, totalling approximately 0.17 Ha (0.4 acres), with a lawn, shrubs, trees and wildlife embankment areas. It does not include the adjoining riverbank, access rights to the river, nor any fishing rights.

Garden areas are enclosed by a mixture of stone walls and fences, with supplementary screening from trees and shrubs. The cottage retains views over the River Tweed to woodland and open fields to the north, east and west. The adjoining road and houses at Scotsmill, to the west and south-west, are screened by mainly stone walls.

LOCATION

Dogcraig Cottage lies in an accessible rural location, approximately one and a half miles south-east of the town of Peebles, in the western Scottish Borders area.

Peebles is a thriving market town set on the River Tweed and surrounded by magnificent countryside. It lies approximately 25 miles south of Edinburgh. Local buses travel on a regular basis into Edinburgh city centre and Galashiels to the east. The town offers a full range of shops and services, along with three primary schools and secondary school in addition to a wide selection of amenities including banks, post office, supermarkets, hotels, health centre, in addition to many cafes, restaurants and a theatre, all located around and off the High Street.

The Scottish Borders, and more specifically Peeblesshire, supports a large selection of outdoor opportunities including fishing, hillwalking, trail running and mountain biking, with the popular mountain biking location of Glentress Forest situated 2 miles to the east of the town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys which provide a wealth of mountain biking and hill walking routes to suit many abilities. There are golf courses in Peebles and nearby Cardrona. Peebles also boasts a local leisure centre and swimming pool.

DIRECTIONS

From the west end of Peebles High Street (Parish Church end), head south across Tweed Bridge on the B7062 (“Kingsmeadows Road”) and continue out of the town. Dogcraig Cottage is located approximately half a mile from the town edge, on the left-hand side of the road, at a small grouping of houses, known as Scotsmill.

Post Code: EH45 9HS. It is strongly recommended that you do not rely on Satnav in this location and check on a route map prior to any scheduled viewing.

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor – Split level entrance hall with storage cupboard and separate boiler cupboard; sitting / dining room with feature fireplace (electric fire only); kitchen with wall and base units, two oven and two hob oil Aga and door to outside decking area; WC; bathroom with bath and over shower, WC and basin; bedroom 1 with built in wardrobe; and two further bedrooms.

OUTBUILDING

Shed – part stone walls and part timber frame and timber clad under corrugated iron roof.

COUNCIL TAX

The property is assessed for Council Tax as Band G.

LISTING

The property is not Listed, but adjoins buildings that are Listed.

SERVICES

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil boiler central heating (no radiator in Bedroom 1) and hot water. Oil Aga (cooking only).

ITEMS INCLUDED

All carpets, blinds/curtains and light fittings. Other items may be available by separate negotiation.

THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS

The neighbouring plot (to the east) retains a servitude right over the land at Dogcraig Cottage, to connect to mains services.

PROPERTY INSURANCE

The property is located next to the River Tweed, but above the SEPA flood risk area. The current owner has never had insurance refused as a result of the property location, nor raised any claims in relation to river flooding during their time in occupation.

ENTRY

By mutual agreement.

HOME REPORT

A copy of the Home Report is available to interested parties from the selling agents.

VIEWINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information or to arrange an appointment to view, please contact Walker Scott Ireland Ltd. Viewing is strictly by appointment.

Interested parties are advised to note interest with Walker Scott Ireland Ltd in order to be kept informed of any closing date that is set. Please note, our client need not accept the highest offer, nor indeed any offer.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

To comply with current Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, any offer presented must be accompanied with Notarised/certified photographic evidence of the purchaser’s identity, separate evidence of the purchaser’s residential address or the offering parties must attend our offices with the original documents, before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed and the property put “Under Offer”. Purchasers must also be able to confirm their source of funding.