Summary - 5, ST. MODANS ROAD, MELROSE, ST. BOSWELLS TD6 0BU
2 bed 1 bath Link Detached House
Affordable, well-presented village starter home with garden and external office..
Two double bedrooms, spacious first floor
Open lounge/diner with rear conservatory
External office/summerhouse with mains electricity
Driveway for off-street parking
Private rear garden, modest but secluded
Generally well maintained; mostly cosmetic updating only
Slow broadband and average mobile signal
Located in area with higher deprivation metrics
This tidy two-bedroom link-detached home in St Boswells offers an affordable, well laid-out starter option. The ground floor benefits from an open lounge/dining space flowing to a rear conservatory, while the fitted kitchen has a side door onto the garden. Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom — accommodation that will suit first-time buyers or a small family.
The property sits on a modest but private plot with front driveway parking and a secluded rear garden. A useful external office/summerhouse with mains electricity adds flexible workspace or hobby space. The house has been maintained by the current owner and presents in generally good order, requiring only light cosmetic updating to increase comfort and value.
Practical points to note: broadband speeds in the area are slow and mobile signal is average, which may affect home working. The neighbourhood has higher local deprivation indicators despite being in an established village setting. Council tax is low and the property is freehold with no flood risk, making ongoing running costs comparatively modest.
Overall, this home suits buyers seeking an affordable entry into village life with immediate usability and scope to add value through gentle modernisation. Viewers should consider the connectivity limitations and the wider social-economic profile of the area when assessing suitability.
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