This is a beautiful Georgian four-bedroomed townhouse set in the heart of the popular Borders community of Kelso, with outstanding views out over the River Tweed. It was built as the town’s Dispensary Hospital by the Earl of Haddington in 1777.placeholder image
This is a beautiful Georgian four-bedroomed townhouse set in the heart of the popular Borders community of Kelso, with outstanding views out over the River Tweed. It was built as the town’s Dispensary Hospital by the Earl of Haddington in 1777. | Rettie and Co

The three superb Scottish Borders townhouses at half the price of their city equivalents

By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jul 2024, 14:30 GMT

A whole house is out of reach for many buyers in the city.

But heading south of the Central Belt shows how much more bang for your floor-space buck you can get.

We’ve rounded up three contenders in prime towns in the Scottish Borders, for sale at a fraction of the cost of city homes.

The boot room also stores fishing equipment.

5. Dispensary House, Kelso. Offers over £750,000.

The boot room also stores fishing equipment. | Rettie and Co

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Its south-facing walled garden has a gate that leads to the River Tweed. Contact ​Rettie & Co.

6. Dispensary House, Kelso. Offers over £750,000.

Its south-facing walled garden has a gate that leads to the River Tweed. Contact ​Rettie & Co. | Rettie and Co

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A detached family house set in an elevated position in the heart of Peebles, Kingsmuir was built in 1855 for the tartan maker to Queen Victoria. It has recently undergone refurbishment and modernisation, while retaining its charming period features.

7. Kingsmuir, Peebles Offers over £1m.

A detached family house set in an elevated position in the heart of Peebles, Kingsmuir was built in 1855 for the tartan maker to Queen Victoria. It has recently undergone refurbishment and modernisation, while retaining its charming period features. | Knight Frank

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In 500sq m of space over two floors, Kingsmuir offers six ensuite bedrooms, two of which have their own sitting rooms.

8. Kingsmuir, Peebles Offers over £1m.

In 500sq m of space over two floors, Kingsmuir offers six ensuite bedrooms, two of which have their own sitting rooms. | Knight Frank

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