Former primary school conversion will be a real class act

Homes created from a former primary school are going on the market.

Galbraith presents to the market the Old Stow Primary School, an attractive traditional Victorian building (dating from 1872) in an elevated position within this popular Borders village.

On completion the conversions will form a pair of four bedroom semi-detached houses, the bulk of the accommodation being in the existing Victorian school with modern extensions to the rear.

The Old Stow Primary School, near Galashiels

The flexible accommodation includes an open plan living room/family kitchen to suit modern living and there is an opportunity for the purchaser to provide input into the choice of layout and kitchen units.

The versatile accommodation includes a master bedroom with en suite shower room, along with a second double bedroom and a bathroom, at first floor level and a ground floor shower room. One of the two ground floor double bedrooms could easily be used as an additional public room if desired.

Each house will be finished to a high standard and will meet current Building Control Regulations for thermal performance, etc, and will benefit from oil fired central heating with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor accommodation.

Work is currently underway on converting classrooms at the Old Stow Primary School into homes

Each house will have garden ground to its front and rear, including a private rear courtyard. There will be off road parking for two or three cars with each property with a shared driveway up from the main road.

Stow is a popular and accessible Borders Village lying on the A7 about eight miles north of Galashiels and 12 miles from Melrose (with its range of independent shops and restaurants as well as the Abbey and St Mary’s Prep School).

The village is well placed for commuting to Edinburgh and the main Borders towns and has benefited from the re-opening of the Waverley Rail Link between Edinburgh and Tweedbank. There is a frequent train service to Edinburgh from Stow.

Impressive views will be available when the homes are completed

Stow has an active community and includes the lovely St Mary of Wedale Church along with a health centre, modern primary school, post office/general store and café.

Galashiels has a well regarded secondary school as well as a good range of amenities including some large supermarkets and a swimming pool. The surrounding countryside is noted for its scenic beauty.

The Scottish Borders is an excellent area for walking, cycling, riding and outdoor pursuits.

The homes are for sale prices at £275,000.

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