Birdsfield, Huntly Road

Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SB

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SB

2 Receptions
4 Beds
3 Baths
2454 Sq ft

Birdsfield is a charming and rarely available four-bedroom detached family home, sitting at the end of a no through road in the heart of Melrose.


Built in 2013 the property offers modern family living over two principal floors. The ground floor comprises a generous sitting room and large dining kitchen – both rooms spanning the full depth of the house, additionally there is a good-sized snug/office, large rear boot-room and a downstairs shower room and utility room.


The first floor offers a generous principal bedroom with dressing room, en-suite shower room and a charming wooden balcony overlooking the garden. There are three further bedrooms all of which are good sizes and a large family bathroom with shower, bathtub and white 3-piece suite.


Externally the property has the unique added benefit of a generous 1.19 acre paddock ideal for grazing of livestock or horses. There is a large gravel driveway with ample parking, enclosed garden that is laid to lawn and a capacious double garage which benefits from a large self-contained annexe above.


The property sits only a short walk from the centre of the bustling town of Melrose with an array of local amenities, schooling and travel connections – making this an ideally suited family home in a much sought after Borders location.

Fraser Wardhaugh

Senior Sales Negotiator

01896 800186

fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor:

Vestibule, Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Snug, Boot-Room, Shower Room, Utility.

First Floor:

Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite, Three Further Bedrooms, Large Family Bathroom.

Externally the property benefits from a detached double garage with annexe above, large gravel drive, enclosed lawned garden and additional paddock.

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:

Oil-fired central 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:

G

EPC Rating:

C

Postcode:

TD6 9SB

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

September 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.
All sellers and buyers will be required to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks via our specialist third-party provider, Coadjute, who conduct these checks on our behalf. These checks will include identity verification, proof of address, and proof of funds if applicable. For further information on how your personal data is processed, please refer to Rettie's Privacy Policy and Coadjute's Data Security Statement.
  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

Birdsfield is situated in a highly desirable residential area in Melrose just a short walk from the town centre and benefitting from fantastic Eildon Hill Views.

Considered by many to be the most desirable of the beautiful Scottish Borders towns, Melrose has much to offer people of all ages. The town provides an extensive range of quality amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarkets, restaurants and a selection of hotels. The thriving market town of Galashiels five miles to the west offers a fuller range of shopping facilities. There is a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area including fishing on the River Tweed, horse riding, golf and a selection of walks including the Southern Upland way, the Eildon’s and many more.

Local schooling includes the excellent Melrose Primary School, the highly regarded St Marys Preparatory School and Earlston High School. The Borders General Hospital lies just outside the town. Edinburgh is within easy commuting reach by car via the A68 or A7, whilst the Borders Railway Terminus at Tweedbank offers a journey time to Waverley Station of around 55 minutes.

Contact us

    Fraser Wardhaugh

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    01896 800186

    fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk