The Firs, Newlyn Road, Melrose, TD6

The Firs is a substantial and well-presented four-bedroom semi-detached house 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.
Dating from 1895, with charming period features throughout the property benefits from superb views, 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 also benefits from a garden and private driveway parking.
Lying across two floors, the accommodation comprises four bedrooms, a family bathroom, a shower room, a dressing room/study, a sitting room, a dining room, a breakfasting kitchen, a family room and a downstairs wc. There is also excellent storage throughout, with loft ladder access to a very large attic space offering conversion potential, subject to the necessary permissions. With gas central heating, open fires and a wood burner it is a warm and comfortable home in a highly accessible location.
Externally, there is a private driveway to the side with parking for at least two cars, which leads round to a patio area at the back. The l-shaped garden ground is raised, running up the side and round the back and is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of small trees and shrubs. Given the external space to the side there is also an opportunity to extend the existing footprint or to erect a garage, subject to formal consents.
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 : D61

Council Tax Band : F

Location:
The Firs 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 one 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 9QX
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. Turn immediately left and go up Dingleton Road, passing underneath the by-pass. Take the first turning on the right, and proceed along Newlyn Road until you reach the last stone build semi-detached house on the left-hand side.