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DREAM HOMES


                                                                                            Victorian glamour












                                                                                                                                     A vibrant Victorian apartment set
                                                                                                                                    in the heart of the Borders makes a
                                                                                                                                    charming home – could it be yours?



                                                                                                                                          oes your search for your next home
                                                                                                                                          focus  on  the  tranquil  towns  and
                                                                                                                                    Dlush landscapes of the Scottish
                                                                                                                                    Borders? If so, this lavish three-bedroom
                                                                                                                                    apartment could be an idyllic choice.


                                                                                                                                    Forming part of a striking Victorian house
                                                                                                                                    on the edge of the charming town of
                                                                                                                                    Galashiels,  this  beautiful  property  offers
                                                                                                                                    much to appeal to a wide variety of buyers –
                                                                                                                                    from young families to professional couples,
                                                                                                                                    to those looking for a stylish holiday home.

                                                                                                                                    Galashiels is an increasingly popular choice
                                                                                                                                    (ESPC data shows that sales volumes are
                                                                                                                                    up 26.3% year-on-year, while average
                                                                                                                                    selling  prices  have  risen  7.5%  annually),
                                                                                                                                    with plenty to offer buyers at all ages and
                                                                                                                                    stages. Commutable to Edinburgh in just
                                                                                                                                    over  an  hour,  Galashiels  offers  a  slice  of
                                                                                                                                    tranquil living with plenty on your doorstep,
                                                                                                                                    from local shops and restaurants, to rolling
                                                                                                                                    countryside and outdoor activities.

                                                                                                                                    Just a six-minute drive from the town centre,
                                                                                                                                    Balnakiel House is a stunning granite
                                                                                                                                    Victorian  mansion,  converted  into  four
                                                                                                                                    apartments. Number 1 is a spectacular three-
                                                                                                                                    bedroom  apartment  on  the  ground  floor,
                                                                                                                                    that offers a sumptuous place to call home.

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