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Full Details for 2 Bedroom Detached for sale in Lauder, TD2 :
Stone-built, two-bedroom detached, lodge cottage with gardens, in a quiet cul-de-sac in the Borders village of Lauder. Once the Allanbank Estate gatehouse, and dating from the early 19th Century with a recent extension, this Category C listed building features a fine four-column portico. In need of some cosmetic work and offering a flexible floorplan, it consists of a vestibule, hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, two double-bedrooms, and bathroom. The hall is entered from a side door, directly serves all rooms and has a storage cupboard and downlighting. The carpeted, dual-aspect living room lies off the front entrance vestibule and features a stylish chandelier. Also front-facing, the family/dining room offers flexible use as a third bedroom, and features a traditional, range-style fireplace. The kitchen, to the rear, is fitted with a range of units with laminate worktops and a stainless steel sink. Appliances include a range-style cooker with splashback and extractor hood, a freestanding fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Both carpeted double bedrooms lie to the rear, and offer ample freestanding furniture space. Also to the rear, the extensively-tiled bathroom is fitted with a white, three-piece suite with mixer shower. Features include gas central heating, double glazing, stripped doors, dado rails, and satellite TV and telephone points.There are enclosed private gardens to the front and sides, and ample, unrestricted on-street parking. Lauder is a thriving and historic town in the Scottish Borders, lying around 30 miles south of Edinburgh, placing it within commuting range of the Capital. The town has all the necessary everyday amenities, including post office, banking and supermarket facilities, and lies a short drive from more extensive services offered by the larger Border towns. Edinburgh is easily accessible via the A68 and the recently opened Borders Railway has a stop at Stow, approximately five miles away, offering a journey time of around forty-five minutes.