Eshiels, Peebles
Offers Over £575,000

Carrick Lodge, Eshiels, Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45 8NA
Occupying a generous plot in a sheltered corner of Eshiels, just outside Peebles and within half a mile of Glentress, this substantial detached villa offers predominantly single-storey accommodation, with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, a versatile mezzanine level, a dining kitchen, and two bathrooms (plus a separate WC). The home is well-presented with attractive, characterful interiors and comes accompanied by lovely mature gardens, a detached garage, a car port, and a large private driveway.

Features
Generous detached house near Peebles
Spacious and flexible accommodation
Well-presented and characterful interiors
Entrance vestibule and reception hall/dining area
Elegant living room with fireplace
Attractive dining kitchen and separate utility room with WC
Flexible mezzanine level/study area
Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Two further well-proportioned bedrooms
Separate shower room
Large loft with development potential
Generous, mature gardens
Detached single garage, car port, and driveway
Central heating and double glazing

You are welcomed into the home by a practical entrance vestibule with space for coat and shoe storage, flowing through to an impressive reception hallway with characterful exposed beams, currently being utilised as a dining area, with ample room for a large dining table and chairs alongside additional furniture. The hall is overlooked by a charming mezzanine level, providing a versatile space for use by the new owner, with potential to be used as a home office area, a hobby/music room, or a reading area, with plenty of space for book storage. To the right of the hall, you step into a living room, conveying a wonderfully light and airy, yet homely ambience – the perfect space in which to relax with family. The room is elegantly presented with soft dusky pink décor and a warm reclaimed sapele floor, and it features a striking fireplace, cornicing, a ceiling rose, and a picture rail. Dual-aspect glazing captures wonderful natural light and lovely views, with French doors opening onto the garden. Neighbouring the living room is a large kitchen, where space is provided for a casual dining area, and attractive wood cabinets are accompanied by plentiful workspace and splashback tiling. A dark green gas-fired Stanley range cooker takes centre stage in the kitchen. The kitchen also has a door opening onto the garden – ideal for alfresco dining and summer barbecues! The kitchen is supplemented by a utility room with additional cabinetry, workspace, a Belfast sink, a WC, and useful external access.
The home accommodates three well-proportioned and comfortable double bedrooms, all tastefully decorated and carpeted for optimum comfort underfoot. The sleeping areas are all supplemented by generous built-in wardrobes/storage, and the principal has the added luxury of an en-suite bathroom comprising a bathtub with a shower attachment, a basin set into an antique-style vanity unit, a WC, and a bidet. There is also excellent scope for development into the very large loft, which is accessible from the mezzanine level. The home is kept warm by a heating system powered by the kitchen stove and benefits from double glazed windows throughout.
Externally, the home is perfectly complemented by generous, mature garden grounds, enveloping the property. This tranquil outdoor space includes a wealth of mature, leafy trees, shrubbery, and colourful planting, well-maintained lawns, and peaceful, paved seating areas, as well as a shed for outdoor storage and a wood store. Excellent private parking is provided by a detached single garage, a car port, and a multi-car driveway.
Extras: All fitted floor coverings, selected window coverings, light fittings (except living room) and Stanley stove will be included in the sale.

Area - Peebles, Scottish Borders
The property is situated in Eshiels, half a mile from Glentress and just outside Peebles: a historic and picturesque town. The town has been recognised as the ‘Top Independent Retailing Town in Scotland’ with a wealth of independent shops as well as a handful of high-street supermarkets, including a Tesco superstore, banks, and a post office. The town is home to numerous top-quality restaurants, bars and cafés and is considered a cultural hub, with the distinguished Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre hosting a wide range of events throughout the year. There are also several annual festivals held in the town, including the Beltane Festival, the Peebles Jazz Festival and the renowned Arts Festival. Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, famous for salmon fishing, and set within an area of outstanding beauty, Peebles promises a perfect base from which to enjoy all the countryside has to offer – from scenic riverside and parkland walks to horse riding and cycling. There is also an 18-hole golf course within the town, as well as a leisure centre and a swimming pool. For those with children, Peebles’ catchment area encompasses some highly-regarded schooling, from nursery to secondary level. Peebles is also a popular Scottish Borders retreat for commuters, located just over 20 miles from Edinburgh city centre and within easy commuting distance from the city bypass, airport and motorway network.