• Ground and Lower Ground Floor Villa +
• Stunning Period Features +
• Well Tended Gardens +
• Studio on Lower Ground Floor +

Lower Strathmore forms the ground and lower ground floor levels of this stunning and imposing Victorian dwelling house designed by renowned Scottish Borders architect J.P. Alison in 1897. Built to the highest possible standards of the period, it was also designed as showcase for local craftsmen as evidenced in the elaborate cornicing throughout, beautiful carved fireplaces and stone pillars which stand at the entrances to the driveway and front door. Although converted into two apartments in the mid 20thC, Lower Strathmore has maintained these notable features. Situated in a cul-de-sac in a sought-after part of town rarely available on the open market, it is hidden from view by mature specimen trees and a variety of shrubs and yet is only minutes away from local services.

The sweeping shared drive leads up to the front of the property and offers ample parking for several vehicles.  The property is entered via the main front door into a well-presented vestibule with its original tiling and wallpaper, now painted in a welcoming sunny yellow. Off the vestibule is a very useful two-piece cloakroom with wash hand basin and WC.  The spacious and grand hallway offers a delightful first impression of the property with a striking ornate timber fireplace, high ceiling, cornicing and William Morris wallpaper. The hallway leads to all the ground floor accommodation and has a large storage cupboard where the original staircase was sited.

The property boasts two beautifully presented public rooms. The study (which could also be used as a bedroom if so desired) is a bright double aspect room, accessed through a charming archway and is decorated in light neutral tones, windows to the side and front. The main sitting room is a larger, more formal space with bay window to the front and an ornate fire surround with a large Burley wood burning stove. The chimney and stove have both been regularly maintained. Both rooms have beautifully crafted cornicing to ceiling, individually patterned as befits the function of each room. Situated to the side and rear of the property is the extremely well-proportioned dining kitchen benefitting from a marble topped island fitted with useful power points, a range of timber floor and wall units in duck egg blue with timber worktops and a Belfast sink.   This is an immaculately presented and sociable room, again ornately corniced, with ample space for dining table and chairs, and a small bay window area provides additional seating within attractive curved walls. There is space for a range style cooker (incl. in the sale) and space for a freestanding fridge freezer, and integrated dishwasher. Glazed doors lead directly out to the south facing garden.