Bright spacious double bedroom to rent in Selkirk

Lounge/Diner

Due to one of the current occupants purchasing her own house a bright spacious double bedroom in a large, fully-furnished 3-bedroomed flat located in the scenic Scottish Borders town of Selkirk will shortly become available to rent. This extremely spacious and attractively decorated flat comprises an integral part of a tasteful 19th century pub / coaching house conversion and offers high quality, shared accommodation ideally suited to sharing professionals.

The accommodation is close to local / trunk bus stops and bus routes (the main A7 route between Edinburgh and Carlisle is just around the corner). On-street parking is available on the road outside the flat and free parking is also available in the large car park situated just around the corner. There is a good selection of local shops, convenience stores, restaurants and pubs also just around the corner, and the flat is conveniently located for the Borders General Hospital and Borders College campuses. There is an easy commute to Edinburgh by car or by bus (i. e. via the bus routes indicated, or by use of the Borders railway via the stations at Galashiels and Tweedbank: both are close by and easily accessible by bus or by car, and park-and-ride facilities are available).

In addition to private tenants’ bedrooms, the flat has a large lounge/dining room, fully-equipped adjacent kitchen with hi-level oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, full range of utensils and kitchen appliances with ample cupboard space, ante-room/utility area, good size bathroom/toilet with shower and a main entrance/stairs/cloaks /reception area (see pics.). The flat is fully centrally-heated and hot water is instantaneous: both are provided by a modern gas-fired Combi boiler. Free Wi-Fi/broadband is also offered and council tax, water rates and other bills (inc. Wi-Fi) are paid by the landlord – apart from gas and electricity that is, both of which are on PAYG smart meters with the cost of usage shared by tenants. In addition to being fully and tastefully furnished, the flat is also equipped with all the necessary household items for the exclusive use and comfort of residents.

The accommodation is currently available on the basis of the occupation of one private, fully-furnished double bedroom (as described below) with the public areas of the flat offered on a shared basis with one other occupant(s). Please note that there is a partial landlord live-in presence in the third, private bedroom for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the premises which also forms the landlords' private accommodation.

Please also note that the flat is not suitable for disabled access as the main accommodation is located on the first floor and reached via stairs.

Available: Bedroom (2) - £395 pcm for fully-furnished double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and work/study desk plus chair (room expected to be available from 28th April 2022 but this TBC). Bedroom (1) is currently occupied by a female. .

Sorry, no pets or storage of furniture, mattresses, boxes, packing cases, bicycles or other bulky objects inside the flat
No smoking
Tenants are expected to keep the flat clean and tidy
Minimum tenure 6 months (preference will be given to longer term lets)
One month’s rent in advance and the equivalent to be held as a deposit
References essential
Viewings to be conducted in accordance with the latest coronavirus regs. (Scotland)

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