Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Melrose, Roxburghshire

Property for sale in Melrose

Nestled at the foot of the Eildon Hills, by the banks of the Tweed, is Melrose, considered by its residents to be the loveliest of all the Border towns. Melrose is birthplace of the game of rugby sevens, and Melrose's ruined 12th century abbey is the burial place of the casket believed to contain the heart of Robert the Bruce. The normally soporific atmosphere is shattered every April during the week-long Melrose Sevens, when the town is taken over by rugby fans from all over the world for the acclaimed seven-a-side rugby tournament which has been going since 1883.

The demand for traditional houses for sale in Melrose remains high, with other types of property on the market consisting of flats in modern purpose built blocks, detached period cottages, a selection of detached houses built in the early 1970s, Victorian properties, modern detached family homes in exclusive developments and Georgian town houses.

Amenities for properties in Melrose

Melrose is well resourced with many local high street businesses situated in the attractive 18th century market square, alongside a selection of restaurants, pubs and bistros to suit most tastes. Other amenities in the village include a theatre, and primary and secondary schooling. There is a cinema and a swimming pool in Galashiels, which is just four miles from Melrose. For more extensive shopping and entertainment, Edinburgh, with all the facilities of a major city is just one hour by car from Melrose. For people who enjoy the outdoors who are considering Melrose property, most countryside pursuits are available on the doorstep; walking, cycling, fishing, golf, pony trekking, tennis, canoeing and shooting. Fishing is also a popular pastime, as Melrose nestles on the banks of the river Tweed, the queen of salmon rivers attracting anglers from all over the world.

Transport for Melrose

If you are travelling by car and searching for property for sale in Melrose it is accessible via the A68. Melrose is close to Edinburgh, which has an international airport and a mainline railway station. Berwick-upon-Tweed, to the west of Melrose also has a mainline railway station.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Melrose, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Jedburgh, Kelso and Hawick.