The Town
Lauder is a pretty market town situated on the Leader Water on the western edge of the Lammermuir Hills, 26 miles southeast of Edinburgh. Lauder is a popular Scottish Borders town with many attractions to keep visitors occupied. Thirlestane Castle is located nearby, set in extensive parklands and popular with tourists. One of the town's most popular summer festivals is the Lauder Common Riding. Held on the first Saturday in August, highlight events include the Annual Election of the Cornet, Kirking of the Cornet and the 'The Night afore the Morn' Concert'. There are a diverse range of services and facilities to serve the local community with an great variety of independent retailers such as grocers, coffee shops, butchers, hotels and bars along with an excellent primary school. Secondary level schooling can be found in the nearby town of Earlston with Earlston High School newly built in 2009.
The A68 provides a through-route to Edinburgh and south to Carlisle and the M6. Rail links are available at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Edinburgh and Galashiels. The nearest International Airports is located in Edinburgh. The historic town of Lauder boasts many sporting and recreational activities and is located ideally for commuting to Edinburgh.
Travel and Approx Distances
Edinburgh 26 miles, Earlston 7 miles, Galashiels 10 miles
The Property
Cranston Crescent is a quiet cul de sac of substantial properties, tucked away from the remainder of the development, with no.6 located on generous plot with large driveway, double garage and very well tended gardens. Entered from the front into a large vestibule with storage where double doors take you through to an impressive hallway which is open and bright and allows each room flow into the next. The sitting room is a bright spacious room, spanning the length of the property with double doors providing access to the beautiful rear garden. The décor is fresh and neutral with a timber mantle and cast iron horseshoe insert, which is a lovely focal point.
The day room opens into the dining kitchen, located to the rear of the property, again with double doors to the rear garden. The day room boasts a wood burning stove and solid wood flooring and is a great entertaining space. The dining kitchen is a great size with ample floor and wall units in cream with solid oak worktops, integrated oven and hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. A Belfast sink at the double glazed window overlooks the rear garden and there is ample space for a table and chairs in here if so desired. The tiled flooring runs through to the utility room which is a very useful additional facility where a double glazed door provides access out to the side of the property. Again floor units with a sink and drainer, provide good storage and it currently houses an American Style Fridge Freezer.
The elegant dining room has double doors to the playroom and hallway and is beautifully decorated in red with solid wood flooring and attractive ceiling light fitting. The playroom is a versatile room and is flexible in use. Double doors provide access to the side of the property from here. Finally on the ground floor is WC which comprises of a 2pc suite of wash hand basin and WC with chrome heated towel rail and is tastefully decorated in neutral tones.
A wide sweeping carpeted staircase leads to the upper level where 5 bedrooms (two ensuite) and family bathroom are located. The spacious landing has access to the loft space and additional cupboards for storage along with double glazed window and smoke alarms.
The master bedroom is stunning and extremely large with a full range of fitted wardrobes providing excellent hanging and shelving. Decorated in fresh neutral tones with carpet flooring and double aspect windows to the front and side. Access to a large ensuite bathroom with 4pc suite of wash hand basin, WC, bath and shower enclosure with shower run off the boiler. Decorated in white and blue tones with chrome heated towel rail, double glazed window and tiled flooring. There are four more double bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room and all are beautifully decorated in fresh neutral tones. The family bathroom, located to the rear of the property, is well equipped with bath, wash hand basin, WC and shower enclosure with shower run off the boiler.
Early viewing is a must to fully appreciated size and condition.
Externally
Set in a generous plot with large multi vehicle driveway to the front and private enclosed gardens and patios to the rear. The rear garden is south facing with summer house, bbq area, various patio areas and lawn with beautiful well established shrubs, all bounded by timber fencing. Ideal for Al Fresco dining. There is a large sunken trampoline, included in the sale. The very large double garage is currently being used as a workshop with power and light and has additional storage in the loft space. The gas boiler is located in here also.
Main Room Sizes (Metres)
Sitting Room - 6.57 x 4.50
Day Room - 3.83 x 3.91
Kitchen - 4.80 x 3.85
Utility Room - 3.30 x 2.44
Dining Room - 3.40 x 3.52
Playroom - 3.40 x 4.82
Master Bedroom - 5.10 x 4.14
Double Bedroom - 3.44 x 4.08
Double Bedroom - 3.20 x 3.85
Double Bedroom - 3.85 x 2.66
Double Bedroom - 3.82 x 4.00
Family Bathroom - 2.58 x 2.10
Ensuite Bathroom - 3.54 x 2.10
Ensuite Shower Room - 2.73 x 1.46
Directions
Enter Lauder on the A7 from the South, take a left into Thirlestane Drive and continue forward. Turn left into Maitland Park and right into Cranston Crescent. The property is located on the left hand side in the corner.
Sales and Other Information
Fixtures and Fittings
All carpets, floor coverings, Standard light pendants and integrated appliances included in the sale. The hot tub is available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.
