12 Ettrickhaugh Cottages

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5AY

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, TD7 5AY

2 Receptions
3 Beds
1 Baths
10764 Sq ft

12, Ettrickhaugh Cottages is a charming and spacious three-bedroom, stone-built cottage, set on peaceful road in the market town of Selkirk at the foot of the Ettrick Valley. The property boasts generous accommodation over two floors with a large sitting room with woodburning stove, dining kitchen, well-appointed bathroom and three bedrooms. Externally the cottage benefits from a large garden with leafy countryside views, a large garage/outbuilding and off-street parking for one car.

The property is presented to market in excellent condition with sensitive upgrading throughout, effortlessly melding alongside the charming cottage features with wood-burning stove, feature fireplaces and original wooden floorboards.

 

The property is ideally located in a peaceful location but is close to a wealth of local amenities in the centre of Selkirk. Green space is a short distance away with ample walking routs and trails on offer at Bowhill Estate, the Three Brethen and the wide Ettrick & Yarrow Valley.

The property would make a wonderful first-home, prudent downsize or profitable buy-to-let investment/pied a terre.

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Entrance hallway, sitting room, dining kitchen, utility/sun-room.

First Floor:

Principal bedroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom.

Externally the property boasts an off-street parking space, spacious rear garden and a large single garage/store in the rear garden.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Services:

Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie Borders LLP. 1 Abbey Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9PX. Email: fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01896 800186

Offers:

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Council Tax Band:

C

EPC Rating:

D

Postcode:

TD7 5AY

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

February 2026 - First Edition

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP's. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket and The London Office.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

  1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
  2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
  3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.

All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
  1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
  2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
  3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Location

Situated on a peaceful street near Selkirk Rugby Club, 12, Ettrickhaugh Cottages is a short walk from the centre of the historic and popular market town of Selkirk. Located in the Central Borders at the start of the Ettrick Valley, the town boasts excellent leisure facilities which include a nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool and fitness centre as well as rugby, football, and cricket clubs. There is an excellent range of local amenities, with a Co-Op convenience store, General Store Repair shop, local pubs, independent coffee shops including the well regarded Three Hills Coffee, butchers, bakers and a monthly farmers market, the nearby town of Galashiels offers a range of supermarkets for wider shopping needs just 8 miles away.

Local tourist attractions include Bowhill House and Country Park, The Haining, and nearby St. Mary’s Loch. For the sporting enthusiast there are variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, golf, hill walking, horse riding, mountain biking and a selection of field sports.

Local schooling is excellent with three primary schools and secondary schooling at Selkirk High – Earlston High School is also an option for families. The well-known St Mary’s Preparatory School is situated in the nearby town of Melrose. Selkirk is centrally located providing easy access to Edinburgh and the North of England via the A7 which runs through Selkirk. Tweedbank (6 miles) has a station on the Borders Railway, offering a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 55 minutes.

Contact us

    Hugh Rettie

    Associate Director

    01896 824070

    hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk