Residential Plots, Smailholm Knowe, Smailholm, Kelso, TD5
- Land size
- 1.3 acres
Key Features
- Superb residential plots.
- About 1.3 acres in total.
- Full planning for 2 dwellings.
- Excellent rural location.
Description
SITUATION
The plots have an excellent situation on the north side of Smailholm and enjoy extensive outlooks particularly to the north and east. The plots lie within Smailholm’s conservation area.
Smailholm (means “small village”) has an active community based around the village hall along with the attractive former Church which dates from 1632.
Nearby Smailholm Tower is a classic Border tower which inspired Sir Walter Scott who spent his boyhood holidays at nearby Sandyknowe Farm. For lovers of the outdoors there is good walking in the area.
A wide range of amenities are found in Kelso, including a newly built secondary school, and Smailholm is also within easy reach of Earlston, Melrose, the A68, the Borders General Hospital, Scottish Borders Council’s Headquarters and the Borders Railway- which links Tweedbank/Galashiels with Edinburgh and has a regular service.
DESCRIPTION
This is a generous residential site which extends to approximately 0.52 ha (1.3 acres). Planning permission has been granted for two dwellings with attractive designs and high specifications.
Any new house built on the plot will enjoy tremendous outlooks.
PLANNING
Planning permission has been granted for two dwellings. The planning reference is 22/00323/FUL.
Any Section 75 contributions will be met by the purchaser.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water supplies are nearby. Drainage will be private.
PROPOSED ACCOMMODATION
Plot A:
Ground Floor: Entrance hall, hallway, living room, dining kitchen, utility, shower room and bedroom.
First Floor: Upper hallway, 2 bedrooms both en suite.
Single car garage.
Plot B:
Entrance hall, hallway, open plan living/dining/kitchen, utility room, shower room, principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite, 2 further bedrooms. Single car garage.
DIRECTIONS
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VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents.
POST CODE
TD5 7PH
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
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Property Features
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- Parking
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Market Value Analysis
Based on properties with houses in Scotland (1+ acres).
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