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Park Avenue, Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, EH43

Key Features

  • Development Potential
  • 2 Residential Properties
  • Central Location
  • Full Planning Permission

Description

LOCATION
Walkerburn is a small village nestled along the banks of the River Tweed. Founded in the mid-19th century by industrialist Henry Ballantyne, Walkerburn originally grew as a mill village centered around the production of woolen textiles, a key industry in the region. The mills no longer operate and the village retains much of its historical charm, and the remnants of its industrial past are visible in some of its architecture and layout.

The village's setting is particularly picturesque, surrounded by the rolling hills and scenic landscapes that characterize the Scottish Borders. Popular among walkers and cyclists, Walkerburn provides access to a variety of outdoor activities. The Southern Upland Way, one of Scotland's famous long-distance walking routes, passes nearby, offering hikers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Walkerburn is also a community with a strong local identity, home to several small businesses, a community hall, and local events that bring residents together. The village is close to other notable towns in the Borders, such as Innerleithen and Peebles, which are known for their history, outdoor sports, and cultural activities. Walkerburn's proximity to these larger towns makes it a peaceful yet connected place to live or visit, offering both tranquility and access to the wider attractions of the Borders region

The Borders area is renowned for its quality of life and boasts a wide range of attractions ranging from historic houses, abbeys and castles, to internationally acclaimed fishing on ranging from historic houses, abbeys and castles, to internationally acclaimed fishing on
the Tweed and its tributaries. Recreational facilities in the area include a selection of golf courses, including nearby Eyemouth, health and fitness centres and sports clubs. Other local attractions include the east coast beaches which are renowned for surfing.

TENURE
Freehold

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DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land extending to around 204 sqm or thereby at Park Avenue, Walkerburn, EH43 6AN. The plot is set centrally within Walkerburn and in a popular residential location. The plot is readily accessible just off Park Avenue on a south facing and sloping site. The site is of a regular square shape and is elevated.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are presumed to be available nearby. No investigations have been carried out with regards to servicing. The plot is un-serviced at present and is being sold on this basis.

AREAS
The site has been measured from an OS based mapping system to an approximate area of approximately 204 sqm) or thereby.

PLANNING
The property is within Walkerburn Development Boundary. Planning Permission has been granted and renewal of the planning permission has been granted with expiry in April 2026.
Planning permission under the reference 23/00267/FUL, provides for two 2-bedroom semi-detached houses in a similar style to the neighbouring properties. They are of render faced, timber framed design under hipped roofs. Each property has an approximate floor area of 100 sqm.

VIEWING
By appointment with the sole agents:
Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no.07428207).
Registered office:28 St John's Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF

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Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

8.5 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 19% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Walkerburn Primary School419 metres
    Pupils
    32
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Ronan's Primary School1.5 miles
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Clovenfords Primary School5.5 miles
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Priorsford Primary School6.6 miles
    Pupils
    388
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Yarrow Primary School6.7 miles
    Pupils
    18
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Peebles High School7.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,342
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Galashiels Academy7.9 miles
    Pupils
    874
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Selkirk High School8.7 miles
    Pupils
    423
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Earlston High School14 miles
    Pupils
    1,090
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Hawick High School16 miles
    Pupils
    756
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Innerleithen, Innerleithen2.1 miles
M&S Peebles BP, Peebles7 miles
Sainsburys Peebles, Peebles7.1 miles

GP surgery

St Ronan's Practice2.1 miles

Pharmacy

M Farren Ltd2 miles

Green space

Playing Field38 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Stow Rail Station7.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Walkerburn Post Office126 metres

Typical drive times

Peebles16 min · 8.5 miles
Selkirk20 min · 13 miles
Galashiels19 min · 9.9 miles
Innerleithen5 min · 2.1 miles
Edinburgh (city)1 hr · 31 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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