5 bed detached house for sale

20 Thirlestane Drive, Lauder TD2

20 Thirlestane Drive is an immaculately presented five-bedroom detached family home, occupying a corner plot overlooking the green, in a popular modern development in the much sought-after 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 an excellent school catchment with plentiful amenities nearby.

Internally, the flexible accommodation lies across two floors and comprises five bedrooms, two ensuite shower rooms, a family bathroom, a large full length sitting room with dining area, a dining kitchen, a family room, a utility room and a downstairs wc. In addition, there is a spacious first floor landing offering room for a library/study area, along with attic access providing additional storage. The property also benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout.

Externally, the property benefits from attractive outside space, with garden ground to the front, beside the extensive monobloc driveway and large detached double garage with additional attic storage. To the rear there is a fully enclosed, accessed via gate at the side or from the house to a thoughtfully landscaped garden with two areas of lawn, a summer house, and patio and decked area providing a great space for more informal entertaining.

Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68, as are most Border towns, plus The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh with 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: C78

Location:

20 Thirlestane Drive 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 6TS

Coming from Edinburgh take the A68 South, passing through Pathhead, and enter Lauder. Pass the petrol station and continue through Lauder and take the last turning on the right into Thirlestane Drive.
Follow the road in, bearing left, and Number 20 sits on your left-hand side, on the corner facing the green, immediately after the left turn into Cranston Crescent.

From the South, follow the A68 through St. Boswells, Earlston and then take the first left turn as you enter Lauder, and follow the above directions.