AN EIGHT-BEDROOM property is on the market in Galashiels, with the estate agent saying it has "huge potential".

Buckholmburn House, on Edinburgh Road (A7), is being advertised at offers in excess of £575,000.

The house was built in 1853 and has 0.93 acres of land.

Property agent Knight Frank said: "Buckholmburn House is an impressive and spacious period family house."

Buckholmburn House has planning permission for part of the property to be made into a two-bedroom flat, according to the estate agent.

Knight Frank added: "Despite being close to the town centre, the house is surprisingly private.

"Constructed of dressed stone under a slate roof, it is full of character with high ceilings, cornicing, solid timber floors, working window shutter and period staircase.

"Other features of particular note are the two main reception rooms and the well-proportioned bedrooms, all accessed from wide landings with modern bathrooms.

"The main accommodation is on three floors, whilst on the ground floor planning permission has been granted to create a self-contained flat using the two existing bedrooms and bathroom, which will be ideally suited as a ‘granny flat’ or bed and breakfast accommodation.

"Planning permission has also been granted to create a large kitchen/breakfast room and an additional wc incorporating the existing snug/office with the kitchen.

"French windows would lead out on to a timber terrace.

"The garden at Buckholmburn House extends to approximately 0.93 acres.

"A partially walled garden includes an area of lawn with a path leading to the terraced beds beneath the south west elevation of the house.

"A significant part of the 'garden' ground is unused.

"Buckholmburn House has huge potential. There is enormous scope to create a really impressive and comfortable family home in the central Borders, within commuting distance of Edinburgh.

"Its proximity to the Borders Railway makes it especially appealing."

For more information on Buckholmburn House, visit the Knight Frank website.