MapGuide price
£125,0001 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
The Bothy, 13 The Loan, Lauder
Sold STC
Semi-detached house
1 bed
1 bath
536 sq ft / 50 sq m
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band B
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Charming Cottage
- One Bedroom
- Large Open Plan Living Space
- Private Gardens
- Private Parking
- Close to Town Centre
- Gas Central Heating
- Ideal Downsizing Opportunity
- Investment Potential
- Former Holiday Let
The Bothy is a most charming one-bedroom semi-detached cottage tucked away in a quiet position just a short walk to Lauder town centre. The property is found in good order throughout having most recently been used as a holiday let. The property provides a fantastic opportunity for a downsizer looking for an easily manageable property close to all local amenities and facilities. The property boasts gas central heating, double glazing, off-street parking and private gardens. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this wonderful property.
ACCOMMODATION
- HALLWAY - OPEN-PLAN LOUNGE / DININH KITCHEN - BATHROOM - BEDROOM -
Internally - The property is entered via a traditional timber panelled door into the welcoming hallway. The large open-plan lounge / dining kitchen is situated to the rear with large windows allowing for plentiful light creating a real sense of space. There is a set of patio doors leading out to a private seating area. The side door leads out to the gardens and parking. The double bedroom is situated to the front of the property. The bathroom completes the accommodation.
Kitchen - The dining kitchen is fitted a good range of traditional cream shaker style units overlaid with stone-effect worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, four-burner gas hob with extractor hood, fridge and washing machine. The kitchen is finished with black and white chequered tiling and wooden flooring throughout.
Bathroom - The bathroom is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, pedestal basin and bath with mixer shower and tiled splashbacks.
Externally - The property benefits from low-maintenance gardens to the side and rear largely laid to gravel with mature shrubs and a delightful decked seating area. There is off-street parking located to the front of the property for one car.
Services - All mains services. Gas central heating and double glazing.
Location - The market town of Lauder lies around twenty miles south of Edinburgh. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, hotels, small supermarket, petrol station, and a coffee shop/art gallery. A full range of amenities is available in Galashiels, around a twenty-minute drive away. Local attractions include Thirlestane Castle, Mellerstain House, and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and hill walking. Local schools include the recently built Lauder primary school, and the highly regarded Earlston High School.
The A68 provides easy travel both to Edinburgh and south towards Newcastle, while the other Border towns are within easy driving distance. The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, has a stop at Stow which is approximately five miles away, and offers a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 45 minutes.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fitted carpets, floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale. Freestanding furniture may be available by separate negation
Council Tax - Council Tax Band B.
Viewings - Strictly By Appointment via James Agent.
Home Report - A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website.
Offers - All offers should be submitted in writing in standard Scottish Legal format by your solicitor to James Agent (the selling agent). All interested parties are advised to instruct a note of interest via their solicitor. In the event of a closing date being set the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and the seller also reserves the right to accept any offer at any time
ACCOMMODATION
- HALLWAY - OPEN-PLAN LOUNGE / DININH KITCHEN - BATHROOM - BEDROOM -
Internally - The property is entered via a traditional timber panelled door into the welcoming hallway. The large open-plan lounge / dining kitchen is situated to the rear with large windows allowing for plentiful light creating a real sense of space. There is a set of patio doors leading out to a private seating area. The side door leads out to the gardens and parking. The double bedroom is situated to the front of the property. The bathroom completes the accommodation.
Kitchen - The dining kitchen is fitted a good range of traditional cream shaker style units overlaid with stone-effect worktops incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, four-burner gas hob with extractor hood, fridge and washing machine. The kitchen is finished with black and white chequered tiling and wooden flooring throughout.
Bathroom - The bathroom is fitted with a 3-piece suite including WC, pedestal basin and bath with mixer shower and tiled splashbacks.
Externally - The property benefits from low-maintenance gardens to the side and rear largely laid to gravel with mature shrubs and a delightful decked seating area. There is off-street parking located to the front of the property for one car.
Services - All mains services. Gas central heating and double glazing.
Location - The market town of Lauder lies around twenty miles south of Edinburgh. The town provides an extensive range of amenities ranging from a variety of specialist shops, hotels, small supermarket, petrol station, and a coffee shop/art gallery. A full range of amenities is available in Galashiels, around a twenty-minute drive away. Local attractions include Thirlestane Castle, Mellerstain House, and Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott. There is also a variety of outdoor pursuits in the area that include fishing, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and hill walking. Local schools include the recently built Lauder primary school, and the highly regarded Earlston High School.
The A68 provides easy travel both to Edinburgh and south towards Newcastle, while the other Border towns are within easy driving distance. The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, has a stop at Stow which is approximately five miles away, and offers a journey time to central Edinburgh of around 45 minutes.
Fixtures & Fittings - All fitted carpets, floor coverings and integrated appliances are to be included within the sale. Freestanding furniture may be available by separate negation
Council Tax - Council Tax Band B.
Viewings - Strictly By Appointment via James Agent.
Home Report - A copy of the Home Report can be downloaded from our website.
Offers - All offers should be submitted in writing in standard Scottish Legal format by your solicitor to James Agent (the selling agent). All interested parties are advised to instruct a note of interest via their solicitor. In the event of a closing date being set the Seller shall not be bound to accept any offer and the seller also reserves the right to accept any offer at any time
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About this agent
Founder and Director Adam James BSc (Hons) AssocRICS is a fully qualified property professional and a RICS Registered Valuer with over 12 years experience in the Scottish Borders property market. Prior to James Agent, Adam worked for a national firm of Chartered Surveyors as a Residential Valuer, where he carried out home reports and residential mortgage valuations throughout the Scottish Borders region for homeowners, investors and high street lenders. He was promoted to an Associate within the firm and successfully ran their successful Galashiels Office. Throughout his career he has been heavily involved in the purchase and sale of property, including the building of new homes. He is now delighted to be able to pass on his experience, skills and local knowledge to homeowners and investors throughout the Scottish Borders region and beyond.