Tomain Cottage is a charming two-bedroom stone built terraced cottage set within a row of cottages on the eastern fringes of Stow. With a private parking space, and a large area of south-facing garden ground it would provide a lovely first home or investment opportunity.
A short distance to the Borders Railway running to Edinburgh in around forty minutes, as well as Stow primary school which is also nearby.
Internally, the accommodation lies across two levels and comprises two bedrooms, (one double, and one single), a bathroom, a large sitting room and a kitchen. With built in storage to the bedrooms there is also an under-stair storage, and a deep cupboard in the sitting room. To the front is secondary glazing with double glazing to the rear alongside a feature wood burning stove in the sitting room.
Externally, the property benefits from a private parking space in the courtyard to the side, as well as a coal shed which is ideal for external storage. The south-facing garden sits immediately to the front of the cottage and has extensive lawn, well stocked borders along with mature shrubs and bushes offering a perfect space to enjoy more informal entertaining.
Edinburgh and most Border towns are readily available from this highly accessible location via the A7 which runs through Stow.
Galashiels 7.5 miles. Edinburgh 26 miles. Melrose 12 miles. Lauder 5.5 miles(All mileage is approximate)
Council Tax Band: B
EPC: F30
Location:
Tomain Cottage is situated on the eastern edge of the village of Stow, which has a village shop with a post office, a coffee shop, book shop and a health centre. As well as being a sociable village with a range of activities, there is a very active pre-school, an excellent primary school, and a local church plus the railway station with parking, bar and bistro.
The principal Borders town of Galashiels only seven and a half miles away, with a population of 12,000, offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, including Tesco, ASDA, Boots, Next, WH Smith and Marks & Spencer. Local tourist attractions include The Great Tapestry of Scotland, 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 in Galashiels there is also a cinema, a health centre, a swimming pool, gym, dentists, orthodontist and a Transport Interchange built primarily around the train station in conjunction with the Borders Railway which is a particular bonus.
Local sports teams include Gala RFC, Gala Fairydean FC, and Gala CC and local festivals include the historic Common Ridings held in the summer which is of particular note amongst neighbouring towns and villages.
There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing on the River Tweed, fieldsports, horse riding, golf at Galashiels and Lauder, lawn bowling, mountain biking, and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland Way.
Primary schooling is available in Stow with secondary schooling at Galashiels Academy, for which there is a school bus service. The well-known St. Mary's Prep School is located in Melrose, to the South, along with a further selection of public schools in or around Edinburgh to the North.
The Borders General Hospital, the largest hospital in the Scottish Borders is only twelve or so miles away on the fringes of Melrose. Stow 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 the aforementioned station in the town. There is also a busy bus service which runs from the Interchange, beside the railway station in Galashiels with links to Newcastle and Carlisle in the South, as well as Edinburgh and the other Border towns.
Edinburgh International airport – offers an excellent choice of destinations and is 32 miles away.
Directions:
For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD1 2QP
Coming from Edinburgh take the A7 South signposted Carlisle and Galashiels. Continue South on the A7, passing Heriot, on your right. Approximately nine miles after the turning for Heriot, you will enter the northern side of Stow. Continue into Stow and through the village and take the first left turn after the pedestrian lights onto Townfoot. Proceed forward taking the next right-hand turn onto Earlston Road and follow the road up the hill bearing round to the left. Approximately two hundred yards up you will turn left into Cotland Place. Continue down the lane and the gated entrance to the row of the cottages is on your right, with the dedicated parking space for Tomain Cottage in the left-hand corner.
Coming from Galashiels take the A7 to Stow, and turn right immediately before the pedestrian lights, and follow the above directions.
