Listed for £500,000
August 11, 2025
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Externally there is much to appreciate with a Detached Double Garage, a large mono-blocked driveway with a well presented, private front garden laid to lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and plants. The enclosed, sunny landscaped rear garden offers a lovely outdoor area, secure for children with a large decked terrace with a large Pergola - creating an ideal spot for alfresco dining and entertaining with an area laid to lawn. Well stocked borders of mature shrubs and plants create a lovely back-drop to this secluded space and a gate provides access to the front of the property, Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, window blinds, an EV Charging point has been installed by the current owners and additional attic storage is also available. In addition the development offers un-restricted on street parking, visitor spaces and well-maintained communal grounds. With Edinburgh easily accessible via the A68, as are most Border towns. The Borders Railway, running from Tweedbank to Edinburgh, has a stop at Stow which is approximately six miles away, with the journey from Stow to Edinburgh Waverley being around forty-five minutes. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this beautiful family home, with true turn-key move in ready presentation.
Location:
2 Cranston Crescent 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, rough and syndicated shooting, horse riding, golf, mountain biking and a selection of walks that cross through the Scottish Borders. Local schools include the Lauder primary school, which has recently been built, 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. Edinburgh 27 miles. Earlston 7.5 miles. Stow 6.0 miles. Melrose 12.5 miles.(All distances are approximate)