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8 The Green, Selkirk TD7

Scotland

£240,000

Listed on 15/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1938 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Selkirk has accommodation arranged over three storeys, with two reception rooms, two bath or shower rooms and a floored attic. The elevated position is described as offering countryside views, and the property has a mature enclosed rear garden and unrestricted street parking. At ground level, the entrance hall leads to a living room with a brick and timber fireplace, built-in storage and period cornicing. A double bedroom and a shower room are also on this floor. The lower-ground level contains a full-width kitchen with a breakfast area, pantry and space for freestanding appliances, alongside a dining or family room with garden access. Two further double bedrooms, a bathroom and a store room are on the first floor. Stairs lead from the upper landing to the floored, skylit attic, which is described as providing storage or possible development potential subject to consents. The rear garden includes lawn, established planting, fruit trees, a seating area, greenhouse and shed. The sale includes fitted flooring, window coverings, light fittings and appliances. The property has an EPC rating of D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £240,000, this spacious three-storey semi-detached house is priced at about £124 per sq ft, around 28% below the local average—a strong opportunity to acquire a substantial property at a comparatively low entry price. Its traditional rooms, period fireplaces and cornicing provide character to work with, while the dated finishes offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh; the asking price plus the £5,000–£13,000 renovation range gives a clear starting point for planning the project.

The established garden, countryside outlook and large floored, skylit attic add to the appeal, with any attic development subject to consents. The exterior appears intact in the available photos, though a close inspection is still worthwhile.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional interiors and dated finishes, including the visible blue carpets, to create a more contemporary presentation while retaining period fireplaces and cornicing.
  • Make the most of the mature rear garden, with its fruit trees, greenhouse, shed and seating area, through routine upkeep and thoughtful presentation.
  • Explore the large floored, skylit attic’s potential, subject to the necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

8 The Green, Selkirk TD7
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Galashiels Rail Station

    5.2 miles

    Train · Galashiels

  • Tweedbank Rail Station

    5.4 miles

    Train · Tweedbank

  • Stow Rail Station

    10.2 miles

    Train · Stow

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£907
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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