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48 Thirlestane Drive is an attractive property in an excellent corner site on the edge of the popular and highly regarded Maitland Park development. It occupies a large site with ample parking to the front and fine open westerly views to the countryside to the rear, looking towards the Southern Upland Way. Built to the ‘Goyne’ design, this property offers beautifully presented and particularly bright accommodation, decorated and carpeted in pleasant, neutral tones throughout. It benefits from a generously sized conservatory to the rear which overlooks the landscaped gardens, with good levels of privacy.

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. The town has a distinctive tollhouse at the centre and many local attractions including Thirlestane Castle. Modern day Lauder serves as a gateway to the Borders and has an increasing number of up market shops and businesses serving local needs. In addition, Lauder falls into the catchment area for the highly regarded newly built High School at Earlston and there is also a newly built Primary School in Lauder itself.

DIRECTIONS

Travelling into Lauder on the A68 from Edinburgh, drive through the town, taking the last right hand turn into Maitland Park. Continue on this road, passing the green on your right with a childrens’ play area until reaching a sharp right hand turn – 48 Thirlestane Drive is on the left.

ENTRANCE

A curved monoblock driveway with gravel chips to one side and an area of lawn to the other, leads to the covered entrance with external light.

HALL

A partially glazed front door opens to this good sized, welcoming hall with useful, deep under stair storage cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

LOUNGE 5.61m x 3.68m (18’5” x 12’1”)

A glazed door opens from the hall to this large, well-proportioned lounge, with excellent levels of natural light provided by a triple window to the front and double astragalled doors opening to the dining room, glazed doors beyong opening to the conservatory. A good focal point is provided by a electric log effect fire with attractive decorative surround. Fitted carpet. Two phone points and TV point.

DINING ROOM 3.68m 3.42m (12’1” x 11’3”)

A well proportioned room opening from the lounge and with double, glazed patio doors giving access to the conservatory beyond. A panelled door also opens to the kitchen. Wood effect laminate flooring. Radiator. TV extension point.

CONSERVATORY 4.0m x 3.0m (13’2” x 9’9”)

An unusually spacious conservatory with glazed windows to either side and glazed French doors opening to the patio. This room enjoys a good level of privacy and very pleasant outlooks towards the attractively landscaped garden, patio and barbecue area.

DINING KITCHEN 4.82m x 2.88m (15’10” x 9’5”)

Another generously proportioned room fitted with an excellent range of stylish contemporary units providing ample storage space and work surfaces. It incorporates a one and a half stainless steel sink and drainer below a window looking towards the rear patio, a brushed steel ‘Whirlpool’ four-ring gas hob with matching splashback and chimney style extractor hood above, and double oven. ‘Beko’ dishwasher and large ‘Beko’ fridge freezer. Ample space for dining table and chairs, and window to the side. Laminate flooring.

UTILITY ROOM 2.80m x 2.03m (7” x 6’8”)

Accessed from the kitchen, a bright, useful utility room fitted with matching wall and base units and with ‘Beko’ washing machine and stainless steel sink and drainer below a window to the rear. Partially glazed rear door to the patio. Laminate flooring. Radiator.

DOWNSTAIRS TOILET

Situated off the hall, a good sized toilet fitted with white wash hand basin and WC. Fitted carpet. Radiator. ‘Greenwood’ extractor fan.

UPSTAIRS ACCOMMODATION

A carpeted staircase with attractive turned timber handrail and banisters leads from the hall to U-shaped, carpeted landing, with built-in cupboard housing the ‘Mega flow Heatrae Sadia ‘hot water tank. Access to loft. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 3.90m 3.68m (12’9” x 12’1”)

A large master bedroom with an open outlook to the front. Deep built-in wardrobe . Fitted carpet. Radiator. TV point.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1.97mx 1.78m (6’9” x 6’3”)

(PLUS SHOWER CUBICLE)

White suite comprising pedestal washbasin, WC and large tiled shower cubicle with shower and clear sliding door. Modesty window. Extractor fan. Carpet. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 3.82m x 2.98m (12’6” x 9’9”)

A second large double bedroom with double sliding doors to deep built-in wardrobe. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 2.96m x 2.74m (9’8” x 9”)

Another double bedroom to the rear enjoying a fine open rural outlook to the surrounding fields and countryside beyond. Built-in cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 2.96m x 2.65m (9’8” x 8’8”)

This fourth bedroom is also situated to the rear, looking out over the rear garden and to the countryside beyond. Deep built-in cupboard. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.35m x 1.81m (7’5” x 6’5”) (PLUS SHOWER CUBICLE)

A light and airy family bathroom fitted with modern suite comprising pedestal washbasin, WC, panelled bath with tiled surround and chrome shower mixer attachment and separate tiled shower cubicle with mains pressure shower. Heated chrome towel rail. Modesty window. Fitted carpet. Extractor fan.

EXTERNAL

There is a single garage with up and over door, light and power situated at the end of the driveway.

The front garden is partly lawned, a gate giving access to the attractively landscaped rear garden. It is mainly west facing, providing a pleasant sun trap, screened and sheltered on all sides by timber fencing to provide a secure environment for children and pets, with good privacy. It is laid mainly to lawn, with a large paved area by the rear door and paved patio area adjacent. External tap and timber shed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The fitted carpets, floor coverings, lights and light fittings, and all appliances as mentioned are included in the sale price.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas central heating. Double-glazing. Ample power points throughout.

ENTRY

By negotiation with the Selling Agents.

VIEWING

To be arranged strictly through the Selling Agents.

COUNCIL TAX

Council Tax Bank F.

PRICE and MARKETING POLICY

Asking Price £235,000. Offers 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.