4 bed town house to rent

Langlands Road, Hawick TD9

Key features Neatly tucked into the hillside of the popular Scottish Borders town of Hawick, 'Langhurst' is a stunning detached family home, which was designed by local architect J P Alison, back in 1913. The property retains many of its original features, including the internal doors, woodwork, cornicing, fireplaces, sash and case windows, and restored brass light fittings; all of which have been sympathetically maintained.

The house is set on an elevated site well back from the connecting road, ensuring privacy and enjoying stunning panoramic views over the rooftops and surrounding hills.

This very presented property has been beautifully designed and laid out, with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings, quality fixtures and fittings and an abundance of light throughout. The property is finished in neutral tones, encompassing traditional charm and character.

Ground floor The property has three access points, but most would utilise the entrance located to the rear of the property and into the rear hallway which adjoins the kitchen to the utility and downstairs shower room. There are original double doors into the side entrance vestibule for those approaching the property from the right elevation, and this opens into the main hallway; and lastly, there are double doors into the central reception room situated to the front of the property. The property's hallway is a welcoming space, with quality shelving, stunning wooden staircase and access to all three reception rooms, and cloakroom.

The house has a really nice flow with the ground floor offering three reception rooms; a large sitting room with feature coal effect gas fireplace housed in traditional re-claimed brickwork and stunning views over the gardens and town; a spacious study to the centre of the property with vintage French doors to the garden terrace; and lastly, a large reception room which may provide a formal dining space, with a Baxi fireplace and stunning bay windows. This dining space connects through to the kitchen.

The kitchen is always the real heart of the home, and this is no exception with an excellent range of wall and base units, granite worktop with inset sink, double glazed windows to the side and with views down the driveway. There is a Linen aga cooker, electric hob, and integrated fridge and dishwasher appliances.

The rear hallway features a spacious built in cupboard, a door to the boiler room, and a door leading into the utility room and shower room. The utility room has a good range of wall and base units with a granite worktop and a quality Belfast sink, and then a door leading into the ground floor shower room, which comprises of a walk in shower, WC, sink and windows into the rear yard.

First floor The carpeted beautiful staircase, with large original casement window, leads to the first floor, where a very generous galleried landing can be found. There are doors to all four double bedrooms, all of which boast modern decoration and are complemented by ample natural light, as well as the family bathroom, separate WC, and airing cupboard.

The master bedroom benefits from exceptional views over the town and rolling hills through the stunning bay window and features a walk-in wardrobe. The second bedroom is also completed by a large bay window, equally outstanding views, and another wardrobe space. The third and fourth bedrooms are slightly smaller, but both are capable of taking a double bed and allowing ample floor space for bedroom furnishings.

The family bathroom is finished in contemporary tones, but the space retains it’s original characteristics, and benefits from a large bath with shower over, WC and sink. There is also a separate WC and sink located off the landing.

Outside A sweeping driveway leads up to our property, and there is sufficient parking for 5 vehicles. There is also a semi detached garage, and a separate walk way to the property direct off Langlands Road which leads through the gardens.

The gardens are reasonably easy to maintain and are stacked, landscaped and well established. They feature a selection of mature trees, flat lawn areas, a variety of plants, shrubs and hedges, as well as a greenhouse, two garden stores, and an outhouse adjoining to the main property.

The outhouse has plumbing for a washing machine and there are two sinks in this space.

In all, the plot extends to approximately 0.45 of an acre.

Local area Langhurst sits in a stunning location, set just back from the town centre in an elevated position overlooking Hawick, in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Langhurst is within walking distance of the town centre and there is excellent road links out of town from our property, making this an ideal residence for those commuting out to neighbouring towns or cities.

The bustling market town of Hawick boasts 4 main supermarkets, as well as providing excellent sport and recreational activities with a stunning Park and Rugby/football grounds and a modern leisure centre with lovely pool. The town hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the world famous 'Common Riding' and Rievers Festival. These are always enthusiastically attended by locals and visitors alike.

Edinburgh is 54 miles to the north being equidistant to Carlisle by road, and can be easily reached via the A7. The Borders Railway Line connects the Scottish Borders with Edinburgh, making commuting on a daily basis easy. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle have airports, while Berwick-on-Tweed and Carlisle have mainline railway stations with fast and direct services to London. There is also a superb bus service which connects Edinburgh and Carlisle on an hourly basis terminating at the railway station.

The Borders area is very well known for its range of sporting activities and also sporting heroes. Rugby legend Bill Maclaren and Stuart Hogg both come from Hawick. The River Tweed and its tributaries are internationally known for the quality of their salmon and sea trout fishing. Numerous local golf courses, including the Roxburghe Championship Course near Kelso, cater for golf enthusiasts. More easily accessed are 'The Woll' at Ashkirk (5 miles) and two further golf courses in Hawick itself.

Agent notes The property is available on an unfurnished basis, and the property is under the Scottish Border Council Tax Banding as F. The EPC rating is an E rating, and the agreement will be a Private Residential Tenancy. Our Agents Registration Number is LARN1909048, and our Landlords Registration Number is 657134/355/3011.

EPC Rating: E