1 bed flat for sale

85 Dalatho Crescent, Peebles EH45

A fantastic one-bedroom, main-door, first-floor flat with a fabulous private garden, set within an established residential area on the northern side of the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Built in the 1920s and beautifully updated with modern interiors, this property offers 630 square feet of comfortable accommodation, including a well-proportioned attic room, which subject to the necessary planning consents, presents an exciting opportunity for conversion into additional living space. Located just a ten-minute walk from the bustling High Street, offering an excellent array of bars, restaurants, coffee houses, and independent shops alongside well-known High Street brands, this property is ideally placed to enjoy all that Peebles has to offer. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Accessed via a shared pathway to the side of the property and presented in excellent decorative order throughout, the accommodation opens with a ground-floor entrance featuring boot and jacket storage, leading into a bright, airy stairwell that rises to a light-filled first-floor landing. Positioned at the front of the property with a large window, the generous and inviting sitting room features tasteful décor and a gas fire set within an elegant surround, providing both warmth and an attractive focal point. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range of wall and base units, complemented by contrasting worktop surfaces and a stainless-steel sink set beneath a rear-facing window. The property includes designated space and services for a washing machine, cooker, and fridge freezer, with all appliances in situ. Enjoying a front-facing window with an outlook over Dalatho Crescent, the bright and airy bedroom is generously proportioned and offers ample space for a variety of furnishings. Completing the accommodation is the contemporary shower room, beautifully finished with modern fixtures and fittings, featuring a WC, vanity-unit wash hand basin, and a generous walk-in shower, complemented by a rear-facing opaque window that floods the space with natural light. The property further benefits from a spacious attic room, fully floored and lined, with a Velux window providing natural light. This generous space offers excellent potential for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Externally; to the rear of the property lies a show-stopping private garden, beautifully landscaped by the current owner. Thoughtfully designed, it provides the perfect outdoor retreat for both relaxation and alfresco entertaining. A decked seating area sits beneath a bespoke timber pergola, complemented by raised timber sleeper planters to the side. A paved pathway, bordered with decorative chippings and additional bedding planters, leads to a high-quality timber shed. Benefiting from a desirable south-west aspect, the garden enjoys sunlight throughout the day and well into the evening and is fully bound and enclosed by timber fencing.

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. UPVC double glazed windows. FTTP broadband connection available.

Items to be Included:

All fitted floor coverings, blinds, fitted light fittings throughout will be included in the sale of the property, with further items available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax and Local Authority:

For Council Tax purposes this property has been assessed as band category A, with an annual charge of £1,394.74 payable for the year 2025/2026. The local authority is Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA Tel:

EPC Rating:

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is C (71) with potential C (77).

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.

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.

Offers:

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.

Important Note:

While we believe the information provided to be accurate, it is not guaranteed. All areas, measurements, and distances are approximate. The descriptions, photographs, and floorplans are intended for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property remains exactly as photographed. Any error, omission, or misstatement shall not annul the sale, entitle any party to compensation, nor provide grounds for legal action. JBM Estate Agents have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and to seek their own professional advice. All descriptions and references to the property's condition are made in good faith. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please contact us to confirm any details of particular importance to you, especially if you are planning to travel a considerable distance.

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.

Sitting Room (14' 1'' x 12' 11'' (4.29m x 3.94m))

Kitchen (10' 6'' x 6' 11'' (3.20m x 2.11m))

Bedroom (14' 1'' x 10' 6'' (4.29m x 3.20m))

Attic (16' 6'' x 14' 3'' (5.03m x 4.34m))

Shed (9' 8'' x 7' 9'' (2.95m x 2.36m))