2 bed terraced house for sale

61 Honeylees Drive, Tweedbank, Galashiels TD1

61 Honeylees Drive is a very well presented two-bedroom mid-terraced house located in a popular residential area of Tweedbank, which lies halfway between the Borders towns of Melrose and Galashiels.

A particular feature of this desirable location is the proximity to the Borders Railway, which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, as well as the Borders General Hospital which lies on the outskirts of Melrose. A new petrol station with mini supermarket along with a B& Q store, plus a microbrewery have recently been opened on the eastern fringes of Tweedbank, providing some good amenities for the area.

Internally, this bright and well-appointed house lies across two levels and comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom with separate shower, a sitting room with dining area and kitchen off. There is good storage throughout, plus gas fired central heating and double glazing.

Externally, the property has a large area of enclosed courtyard garden ground to the front which has monobloc paving. To the rear lies an extensive, three-tiered garden which is ideal for more informal entertaining with an attractive backdrop of trees, with patio area, sitooterie and a summer house. To the front are plentiful dedicated parking bays which are particularly useful.

Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, or the A7 with most Borders towns readily available from this central location, as well as via the aforementioned Borders Railway.

Edinburgh 41 miles. Galashiels 2.5 miles. Melrose 2.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Council Tax Band : B

EPC: C76

Location:

61 Honeylees Drive is located in the popular village of Tweedbank which is the home for the terminus of the Borders Railway which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh. Situated between Melrose and Galashiels, Tweedbank benefits from a a shop, and a primary school, with secondary schooling at Galashiels Academy. With an approximate population of 1700 there is also sports centre, with running track, all weather hockey pitches, indoor bowling and a thriving industrial park with a B&Q, a petrol station, a microbrewery, a Chinese restaurant and shop.
The Borders General Hospital, the largest hospital in the Scottish Borders is only a mile or so away, on the fringes of Melrose.

The old mill town of Galashiels to the West - with a population of 12,000, offers a full range of shopping facilities, including Tesco, asda, Boots, Next, wh Smith and Marks & Spencer.
Local tourist attractions include The Great Scottish Tapestry, Old Gala House and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott, with its award-winning visitor centre as well as many other attractions in nearby Melrose and other Border towns. Among the independent shops there is also a cinema, a health centre, a swimming pool, gym, dentists, orthodontist and a new Transport Interchange built primarily around the new train station in conjunction with the Borders Railway which is a particular bonus.
Local sports teams include Gala rfc and Gala Fairydean fc, and local festivals include the historic Common Ridings held in the summer which is of particular note. 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.
Galashiels has six primary schools, and nearby Melrose is home to St Marys Preparatory School and secondary schooling is at the newly built Galashiels Academy. The Borders College and Heriot Watt University also have a campus in the town, and there are also a number of churches in the area.
Galashiels sits in an easily accessible area and can be reached by the A7 which runs through the town and provides the links to Edinburgh or the north of England. The area is also served by the Borders Railway which runs from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, with a station in the town. There is also a busy bus service which runs from the Interchange, beside the railway 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 43 miles and 66 miles away respectively.

Directions:

For those with satellite navigation the postcode is: TD1 3SD

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. Continue on this road and take the second exit at the next roundabout, into Tweedbank. Proceed along Tweedbank Drive, and past the Railway Station. Bearing round to the left you will come to the right turn for Honeylees Drive on your right. Proceed down Honeylees Drive and as you reach a row of parking on your right you will see Number 61 on your right-hand side.

Coming from Galashiels, go over the Kingsknowes roundabout, over the River Tweed, and over the second roundabout signposted Melrose. At the third roundabout take the first exit into Tweedbank and follow the above directions.