Property description
Borders Arts & Crafts House
8 bedrooms
3 reception rooms
6 bathrooms
Large garage & mature gardens
Freehold
situation:
Maplehurst is situated on the southern periphery of Galashiels. Galashiels is the principal town of the Borders and has a good range of shops and professional services. There are major Tesco and Asda stores and an increasing range of high street names are moving into the town.The opportunities for rural pursuits are excellent. The Southern Upland Way passes through the area and there are some excellent walks nearby. Horse riding is popular, with the Borders offering excellent hacking terrain. Fishing can be taken on the River Tweed and there are opportunities to take shooting on surrounding estates.There is a private prep school called St. Mary's at Melrose (5 miles). The Borders General Hospital lies on the far side of Galashiels. The property is only 30 miles south of Edinburgh via the A7 and is therefore within daily reach. Edinburgh Airport has regular services to London and a variety of domestic and international destinations. There is a main line railway station at Berwick upon Tweed and there are plans to open a commuter railway link from Galashiels to Edinburgh.
Description:
Maplehurst is a magnificent example of arts and crafts architecture. The property, which is Listed Category B, dates from 1906 and was built for a local mill owner, Andrew Fairgrieve, and his wife. The property has a significant Canadian influence, hence the name, the owner having lived and married in Canada. The accommodation, which also has art deco influence, has extensive accommodation extending to approximately 6, 178 sq ft, arranged over lower ground, ground, first and second floors. There are some wonderful period features including the Canadian loom-woven tapestry in the hall, the oak panelling, leaded windows, stained glass windows and a fireplace directly under a window in the sitting room. The property has an early example of a laundry shoot, which runs from the en suite bathroom in the master bedroom on the first floor to the basement laundry room.The second floor accommodation is adaptable, providing excellent additional space. This has a kitchenette and has been a self-contained flat for a family member in the past.Gardens and GROUNDSMaplehurst is approached via a sweeping tarmac driveway, which leads to a gravelled parking and turning area by the house. The grounds are mature with some wonderful trees and shrubs including rhododendrons, maples, beech, copper beech, lyme and sycamore. The orchard has a mix of damson, cherry, plumb, apple and hazelnut trees. There are a total of 46 trees in the garden which are subject to a Tree Preservation Order. Stone steps and dwarf walls lead down to the terraced part of the garden, which includes a croquet lawn and sunken garden, capable of supporting a marquee. There is a summer house, which has an elevated position overlooking the croquet law. In addition, there is a kitchen garden and dog compound area.At the back of the house is a parking area which leads to the garage block with space for 4 cars and separate storage for garden equipment. Adjacent to the garage is a greenhouse that has power, light, heating and a productive vine.ServicesMains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Mains gas fired central heating. BT broadband.OutgoingsCouncil Tax Band H.ListingMaplehurst House is listed Category B.
Accommodation:
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directions:
From Edinburgh, follow the A7 south to Galashiels. Follow the A7 through the town, following signs for Selkirk. Rise up the hill, out of the town centre, passing a filling station on the left. Go straight on at the first mini roundabout, and at the next roundabout branch right, continuing on the A7. The property will be seen about 400 yards after the roundabout.