5 bed detached house for sale

16 Allanbank Gardens, Lauder TD2

16 Allanbank Gardens is a stunning and beautifully maintained five-bedroom detached family home situated in a much sought after residential development in the historic Borders Town of Lauder.

Commutable to Edinburgh via the A68, or by train from the station at Stow, that runs to Edinburgh, which is approximately six miles away, the property is also located in a strong primary and secondary school catchment.

With enclosed garden, plentiful driveway parking and integral double garage, the property measures 275 square metres/2,960 square feet of living space. This well laid out family home, finished to a high standard throughout, lies across two levels and comprises five double bedrooms - one with dressing area, and an ensuite bathroom, a further ensuite shower room, a family bathroom, a sitting room with double doors leading to the dining room, a high specification kitchen with family area off, a study, a utility room and a downstairs wc. With excellent storage throughout, including fitted wardrobes to most bedrooms, the property also benefits from a spacious reception hall and a galleried first floor landing with a library area off. With real flame gas fires, gas central heating and double glazing, the accommodation flows seamlessly throughout this versatile family home.

Externally, the property has private driveway parking to the front of the integral double garage, with access from the side to the garden at the rear. Mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and paved path there is a further full width patio area to the side which is ideal for use for barbecues and more informal entertaining.

Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, as are most Border towns. The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, has a stop at Stow which is approximately six miles away, with the journey from Stow to Edinburgh Waverley being around forty-five minutes.

Edinburgh 27 miles. Earlston 7.5 miles. Stow 6.0 miles. Melrose 12.5 miles.
(All distances are approximate)

Council Tax Band : G

EPC: C69

Location:

16 Allanbank Gardens is situated in a much sought-after residential development that is located in the ancient Borders town of Lauder, which is situated half-way between the Lammermuir Hills and the River Tweed, and is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, small supermarket, coffee shop/art gallery, and a couple of well known hotels.
The thriving old mill town of Galashiels sixteen miles to the South West offers a fuller range of shopping facilities, which include Tesco, asda, Next and Marks & Spencer.

Local tourist attractions include Thirlestane Castle on the southern side of Lauder, nearby Mellerstain House, and Abbotsford House on the outskirts of Melrose. There are also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and a selection of walks that cross through the Scottish Borders.
Local schools include the Lauder primary school, the highly regarded St Mary’s preparatory school in Melrose, and Earlston High School.
The Borders General Hospital lies just outside the town of Melrose which is only twelve and a half miles away, and Lauder sits in an easily accessible area with Edinburgh in easy reach via the A68, which also provides links to the north of England.
The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, has a stop at Stow which is approximately six miles away.

Directions:

For those with satellite navigation the postcode for the property is: TD2 6AB

Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through Pathhead, and enter Lauder. Pass the petrol station and continue for around three hundred yards, before taking the next available right turn onto the B6362, signposted Stow.
After about two hundred yards you will turn left into Allanbank Gardens. Proceed into the development and follow the road round. Take the first right turn and follow the road round bearing right at the fork, continue forward and turn left at the top. Number 16 is straight ahead of you at the end.

From the South, follow the A68 through St. Boswells, Earlston and continue through Lauder until you reach the B6362 on your left, signposted Stow, and follow the above directions.