13 Maitland Road is a most attractive, substantial family home enjoying a quiet position within a highly sought after, residential development. The accommodation is bright, spacious and flexible, arranged over two levels and offered in absolutely excellent decorative order throughout, finished in a popular pleasant contemporary palette. There is ample storage space, including a large attic, and the adjacent garage offers scope for conversion to additional accommodation if required, and the good sized rear garden is fully enclosed and benefits from sun for much of the day in the summer months.

LOCATION
Lauder is within easy commuting of Edinburgh some 22 miles to the north and lies on the Leader Water in the old county of Berwickshire. Lauder has a distinctive tollhouse at the centre and many local attractions including Thirlestane Castle, a red sandstone castle (c.1590) and seat of the Earls of Lauderdale. A Royal Burgh (1502), Lauder was the site of the 1482 hanging of six favourites of James III by Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus ('Bell-the-Cat'). Modern day Lauder serves as a gateway to the Borders and has an increasing number of up market shops and businesses serving local needs. A brand new Primary School is soon to be completed, and, notably, Lauder falls into the catchment area for the highly regarded High School at Earlston, again newly built and due for completion in 2009.

ENTRANCE
The house is set well back from the road, with ample monobloc parking for two vehicles and a neatly kept lawned front garden. Path to covered entrance with external light.

HALL 5.66m x 1.82m (18'6" x 6'0")
A part glazed door opens to this good sized reception hall with high quality oak flooring which continues through to the lounge, and with useful very deep under stair storage cupboard with coat hooks and shelving. Two pendant light fittings. Radiator. Telephone point. Double power point.

LOUNGE 5.51m x 3.29m (18'10" x 10'8")
A glazed door allowing good levels of natural light opens from the hall to this generously proportioned lounge with a triple window affording a pleasant outlook to the front. Attractive oak flooring. Radiator with decorative trellis style cover. TV and telephone points. Four double power points.

FAMILY DINING KITCHEN 6.15m x 2.98m (20'2" x 9'8")
This is a particularly spacious room falling naturally into two areas, with ample space for a large dining table and chairs adjacent to patio doors giving access to the garden. The kitchen itself is fitted with an extensive range of high quality, attractive contemporary wall and base units providing excellent storage space and incorporating a brushed steel four ring gas hob below an illuminated "Whirlpool" brushed steel and glass extractor hood. A stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer sits below a window with a pleasant outlook across the garden, and additional integral appliances include a brushed steel double oven, with space for fridge/freezer adjacent and space and plumbing for dishwasher. Vinyl flooring. Two pendant light fittings. Radiator, again featuring the decorative trellis cover. Four double power points and appliance points.

REAR HALL/UTILITY ROOM 1.82m x 1.55m (6'0" x 5'10")
Opening from the rear of the kitchen, this is a very useful utility room fitted with a range of storage units matching those in the kitchen and with a stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Part glazed door giving direct access to the garden. Vinyl flooring continuing from the kitchen. Radiator. Pendant light fitting. Extractor fan.

DOWNSTAIRS WC 1.79m x 0.91m (5'9" x 3'0")
Usefully situated cloakroom fitted with a white wc and pedestal washhand basin with light and ventilation provided by a modesty window to the rear. Vinyl flooring. Radiator.

UPSTRAIRS ACCOMMODATION
A carpeted staircase with a turned timber spindles and handrail leads to a large, U-shaped, galleried landing, with fitted carpet, and two useful built-in storage cupboards, one housing the "Mega Flow Heatrae Sadia" hot water system. Hatch giving access to the loft. Radiator. Double power point. Pendant light fitting.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.75m x 3.29 (15'6" x 10'8")
This is a large master bedroom with a triple window affording good levels of natural light, and with a deep triple wardrobe with stylish folding doors. Fitted carpet. Radiator., TV and telephone points. Three double power points.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.43m x 1.82m (8'0" x 6'0")
This is a generously sized en-suite facility featuring a white pedestal washbasin, wc and extra wide shower cubicle with a modern white tiling and clear sliding doors with mains pressure chrome shower. Modesty window to the side. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Shelving. Halogen light and ceiling light. shaver point. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO 3.56m x 2.68m (11'7" x 8'8")
A good sized second double bedroom, again situated to the front of the house and with a very large walk-in storage cupboard/wardrobe. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Two double power points.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.61m x 1.40m (5'3" x 4'6") (plus Shower Cubicle)
This is a bright and airy en-suite shower room, again featuring a white suite comprising pedestal wash basin, wc and attractively tiled shower cubicle with clear door and mains pressure shower. Modesty window to the side. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Halogen light and ceiling light.

BEDROOM THREE 3.69m x 3.32m (12'10" x 10'9")
This is a third very good sized double bedroom towards the rear of the house with a good outlook to the back garden. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Pendant light fitting. Three double power points.

BEDROOM FOUR 2.68m x 2.62m ( 8'8" x 8'6")
This fourth bedroom is also quietly situated to the rear, overlooking the back garden and with a good open outlook. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Pendant light fitting Two double power points.

FAMILY BATHROOM 1.92m x 1.85m (6'3" x 6'1")
Another bright and airy bathroom, with a white three piece suite comprising bath with chrome shower mixer attachment and decorative tiled surround, wc and pedestal washbasin with matching tiling behind. Modesty window to the rear. Fitted carpet. Extractor fan. Radiator. Shaver point. Ceiling light fitting.

EXTERNAL
In addition to a low maintenance front garden, there is a very good sized attractively landscaped back garden which is fully enclosed providing a pleasant, secure environment for children and pets, laid mainly to lawn with a paved suntrap patio towards the rear enjoying summer sun for much of the day. A paved path leads round the side of the house with a gate giving access to the front, with plenty of space for the storage of wheelie bins. External tap. External light.

GARAGE 4.75m c 2.68m (15'6" x 8'8")
The single garage with up and over door is situated adjacent to the house, thereby rendering it suitable for conversion to an additional family room if required, with access to the house. Glow Worm central heating boiler. Pendant light fitting and double power point.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The fitted carpets, floor coverings and appliances as mentioned are included in the sale.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating. Double Glazing.

ENTRY
By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING
To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY
Offers at the Fixed Price of £230,000 should be submitted to the Selling Agents Messrs Hastings & Co, The Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225 999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase. Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.

All measurements are approximate and are taken at the widest point. Whilst these particulars have been carefully prepared, no guarantee is given as to their accuracy and they shall not form part of any contract to follow hereon.