Langshaw Lodge, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1

Situation
Langshaw Lodge is ideally situated approximately 2 miles from Galashiels, a journey of around 5 minutes by car. One of the principal towns of the Scottish Borders, Galashiels has a population of approximately 14,000 and offers an excellent range of amenities, schooling and leisure facilities. The town provides primary, secondary and university education, together with a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and professional services.

The surrounding area is renowned for its outstanding countryside and provides a wealth of opportunities for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. Nearby attractions include the magnificent Abbotsford House, the Borders Railway and the scenic landscapes of the Scottish Borders. The Southern Upland Way passes through the area, adding to the excellent choice of walking routes.

Galashiels also benefits from a station on the Borders Railway, providing a convenient rail connection to Edinburgh, with journey times to the city centre of less than an hour. The town’s combination of excellent transport links, amenities, cultural attractions and beautiful surrounding countryside makes it a popular place to live.

Lauder, approximately 6 miles from Langshaw Lodge, is a charming Royal and Ancient Burgh situated on the A68 trunk road, around 27 miles south of Edinburgh city centre. The town retains a wealth of traditional and historic buildings while providing a good range of modern amenities.
Local facilities include a modern primary school, leisure centre and post office, together with a selection of shops, cafés, hotels, restaurants and other everyday services. Lauder falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Earlston High School, providing further educational options for families.

Description
Langshaw Lodge (Category C listed building) is a spacious south-facing three-bedroom detached rural property, enjoying magnificent open countryside views and offering excellent potential for upgrading, modernisation or extension, subject to the necessary consents. Built 1820 and altered and extended at later dates to provide the present accommodation spanning 149m2.

The entrance vestibule opens into a welcoming central hallway, providing access to two well-proportioned reception rooms and the dining kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units. The kitchen leads through to a shower room, useful utility space and a generous boot room, which has an external door providing direct access to the garden and the adjoining stable block to the east. This practical arrangement is particularly well suited to rural living, providing an ideal entrance for muddy boots, outdoor clothing and access to the stables and garden.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: entrance vestibule, hallway, living room, dining room, dining kitchen, utility room and shower room.
First Floor: Landing, three bedrooms and family bathroom.

Garden
The property is approached via a private driveway, providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles and offering excellent practicality for those seeking a rural or equestrian lifestyle.

The driveway leads to generous, well-established gardens which extend around the property, creating a good degree of privacy and providing a variety of attractive spaces for outdoor enjoyment. The gardens benefit from far-reaching views across the surrounding open countryside, with ample space for outdoor seating, entertaining and areas for children and pets to enjoy.

Land
The land extends to approximately 7.70 acres, encompassing the north, east and west sides of the property and creating a natural and attractive extension to the established garden grounds.

Outbuildings
A substantial stable block of rendered brick construction comprises six loose boxes and a separate tack room. In addition, there is a useful timber-framed hay barn.

Langshaw Tower
The extensive grounds also incorporate the historic remains of Langshaw Tower, a Scheduled Monument dating from the 16th century. Located within a separately enclosed area of the grounds, the surviving tower remains and associated historic features, including the walled garden to the west, provide a distinctive link to the area’s rich heritage and contribute considerably to the character and setting of Langshaw Lodge. The remains of Langshaw Tower are protected as a Scheduled Monument by Historic Environment Scotland, ensuring that this important part of the property’s history is preserved for future generations.

Postcode
TD1 2PD

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EPC Rating = E