A magnificent five-bedroom detached family home neatly positioned offering the perfect blend of central convenience and peaceful living in the heart of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Dating back to1930, "Riverside" has been tastefully and thoughtfully extended to provide an abundance of versatile living space, totalling an impressive 2630 square feet across two well-appointed levels. While proudly retaining original Art Deco features, including stained glass windows and elegant tiled fireplaces, stylish modern upgrades seamlessly blend character with contemporary living—creating the ideal home for the modern family. Located just steps from the vibrant town centre, with a wide range of amenities, easy access to scenic riverside walks, and nearby schools at both primary and secondary levels, this property is sure to attract interest. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Welcomed through striking Art Deco front doors, the internal layout opens into a spacious and inviting hallway, highlighted by an original timber staircase cleverly incorporating storage beneath, and an additional cloaks cupboard. With a charming seated bay window to the front, the relaxing sitting room boasts an original open fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point—ideal for cosy evenings gathered around a roaring fire.  Located at the rear and featuring stunning vaulted ceilings, the open-plan dining kitchen truly is the heart of this home with French doors seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living, offering the perfect blend of comfort and style.  The kitchen features a timeless selection of Shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by timber worktop surfaces with stylish curved finishes and an undermounted sink unit.  Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, and extractor hood, offering both style and functionality, with space included for a Rangemaster cooker.  Open to the kitchen, the dining area boasts magnificent vaulted ceilings, offering plenty of space for both lounge and dining furniture.  This open-plan layout creates the perfect setting for gatherings with family and friends, beautifully illuminated by natural light streaming through a large Velux skylight.  Adjacent is a practical utility room, featuring matching cabinetry and space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, whilst a rear-facing door provides convenient access to the garden.  Brimming with character, the formal dining room showcases original timber-panelled walls and intricate cornicing, creating an elegant atmosphere ideal for entertaining. This charming space evokes a true sense of nostalgia, capturing the warmth and joy of family gatherings from years past.  Elsewhere on the ground floor, you'll discover a versatile family room, a separate home office, shower room with WC and two well-appointed en-suite bedrooms.  The principal bedroom features a charming bay window overlooking the front, while the second bedroom offers views across the rear garden.  On the first floor, a bright hallway landing, beautifully lit by two striking original stained glass windows, provides access to three comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom.  One of the bedrooms includes access to a loft space, offering practical and easily accessible eaves storage. The family bathroom also includes a large walk-in storage cupboard, with additional eaves space, offering ample room for organising essentials.

Externally, the property is graced with beautifully maintained gardens that extend around the front, side, and rear.  Manicured lush green lawns framed by an array of mature plants and shrubs, create a serene and inviting atmosphere to the front, whilst a gated paved and gravelled driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles.  To the side, there is a neatly laid area of decorative gravel alongside a garden shed, offering practical outdoor storage.  

The sunny south facing rear garden, fully enclosed by stone walling, is a private oasis, bursting with vibrant, colourful plantings that offer year-round beauty.  A paved patio provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining, surrounded by the lush greenery of a secluded lawn. A charming paved pathway, lined with a variety of vegetable and fruit patches, leads to the garden's lower section, where a flood prevention gate grants access to a scenic riverside path along the River Tweed. This enchanting garden seamlessly blends aesthetic appeal with practicality, creating a picturesque environment ideal for relaxation and outdoor gatherings.

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest in the Borders, with a population of around 9,000. It offers an ideal country lifestyle, featuring fishing, hillwalking, mountain biking, horse riding, and golf. The Gytes Leisure Centre provides a variety of activities for all ages, while Glentress Forest, located just 4 miles away, is known for its excellent mountain biking trails.  Cultural enthusiasts can enjoy performances at the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre and various festivals, including the historic week-long Beltane Festival, Arts Festival, Agricultural Festival, Rugby Sevens.  Peebles’ High Street boasts An excellent range of independent shops as well as some high street favourites, popular restaurants, a health centre, banks, and schools.  The town is conveniently located within commuting distance of Edinburgh, accessible by frequent bus services and the A703, which connects to the Edinburgh City Bypass and the airport for UK and international travel.

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas-fired central heating.  Windows are of secondary double and single glazed, in timber and UPVC.  Telephone and FTTP broadband connection available. 

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds, curtains, integrated kitchen appliances, and the Rangemaster cooker are to be included in the sale of the property.    

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category G, with an annual charge of £3,566.37 payable for the year 2024/2025.  The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel: .

Viewing Arrangements: 

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on .

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 to request a copy.

EPC Rating: 

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is D (65) with potential C (75).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set unless the property has been sold previously.   

Important Note: 

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS.  Telephone: , Fax .  The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.  Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer, and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied by certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend our office with their original documents.  Please note, that until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.