MAPLEHURST
42 Abbotsford Road, Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1 3HR
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6413
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Maplehurst is an outstanding Edwardian, Arts & Crafts home set within circa 1.5 acres of mature landscaped gardens, located on the edge of Galashiels in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
Key Features:
Approx. 6413 sq ft of versatile family accommodation
Large mature private gardens, with orchard, terrace, croquet lawn, and several specimen trees and shrubbery.
Eight luxurious and well-appointed double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Three stunning receptions rooms that flow into each other from the central tapestry sitting room.
Situated in a generous plot, offering peace and privacy.
Immaculate presentation and excellent decorative order throughout with a wealth of ornate Arts & Crafts features.
Canadian influences throughout installed by the architect showcasing an original tapestry and stained glass windows in the sitting room.
Desirable location in Galashiels, offering easy connections to the popular town of Melrose, Edinburgh and the wider Scottish Borders.
Large triple garage with kitchen annexe, ideal for a home-office, gym, workshop of fully self-contained accommodation.
Private tarmac driveway and gravel sweep to the front of the house.
Nestled within a haven of mature landscaped gardens, Maplehurst is a one-of-a-kind property offering purchasers the chance to own a truly unique house in immaculate condition, within easy walking distance of Galashiels centre.
This Edwardian property effortlessly melds traditional period detail with modern fixtures and decorative finishes throughout. The generous outdoor terraces and large reception rooms make it a wonderful house to entertain and enjoy the flexible accommodation.
6
8
8
6413
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Maplehurst is an outstanding Edwardian, Arts & Crafts home set within circa 1.5 acres of mature landscaped gardens, located on the edge of Galashiels in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
Key Features:
Approx. 6413 sq ft of versatile family accommodation
Large mature private gardens, with orchard, terrace, croquet lawn, and several specimen trees and shrubbery.
Eight luxurious and well-appointed double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Three stunning receptions rooms that flow into each other from the central tapestry sitting room.
Situated in a generous plot, offering peace and privacy.
Immaculate presentation and excellent decorative order throughout with a wealth of ornate Arts & Crafts features.
Canadian influences throughout installed by the architect showcasing an original tapestry and stained glass windows in the sitting room.
Desirable location in Galashiels, offering easy connections to the popular town of Melrose, Edinburgh and the wider Scottish Borders.
Large triple garage with kitchen annexe, ideal for a home-office, gym, workshop of fully self-contained accommodation.
Private tarmac driveway and gravel sweep to the front of the house.
Nestled within a haven of mature landscaped gardens, Maplehurst is a one-of-a-kind property offering purchasers the chance to own a truly unique house in immaculate condition, within easy walking distance of Galashiels centre.
This Edwardian property effortlessly melds traditional period detail with modern fixtures and decorative finishes throughout. The generous outdoor terraces and large reception rooms make it a wonderful house to entertain and enjoy the flexible accommodation.
6
8
8
6413
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
6
8
8
6413
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Ground Floor:
Hallway, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Games Room,
Dining Room with French Doors, Kitchen, Utility, WC.
First Floor:
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Walk-In Closet,
Four Generous Double Bedrooms with En-Suite Bathrooms, Reading Area, Balcony.
Second Floor:
Three Large Bedrooms with En-Suite Bathrooms,
Sitting Area.
Basement:
Utility Room, Plant/Boiler Room, Biomass Hopper, Storage Room, Wine Cellar.
Externally the house benefits from a large triple garage and a self-contained unit with kitchen, walk-in freezer and store.
The garden boasts a large greenhouse, log-store, garden store and wooden summerhouse.
Summary of Accommodation
Maplehurst is a fine example of an Edwardian house built in the Arts & Crafts style. It is a most charming home in a private setting.
Fixtures and Fittings
Much of the furniture in the property is available by separate negotiation. Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, Biomass boiler, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the relevant office listing the property;
Wemyss Place - 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160
Edinburgh South - 47-49 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AZ. Tel: 0131 287 7200
Viewings
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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General Remarks & Information
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Freehold
April 2025 - First Issue
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove and The London Office.
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
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The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
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The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
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Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
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Location
Maplehurst is set in an enviable private position within walking distance to the centre of the largest of the Border towns, Galashiels - recently voted as ‘Scotland’s happiest place to live’ by Rightmove. Galashiels benefits from a large variety of shops, supermarkets, banks, cafes, Pavillion Cinema, restaurants, health centre, swimming pool, dentist and an orthodontist. The Borders General Hospital is just a short drive from the property.
In terms of schooling, Galashiels has six primary schools, and secondary schooling is provided at Galashiels Academy. Private schooling is available at St Marys in Melrose, there are further private schooling options available in Edinburgh with easy access via the A7 or Borders Railway Line. Heriot Watt University and The Borders College also have campuses in town.
The property is well positioned for those wishing to take advantage of the wealth of recreational opportunities available in the area including fishing on the river Tweed, road cycling, mountain biking, field sports, horse riding, golf and lawn bowling. The Southern Upland Way also provides some stunning routes for walking or running enthusiasts.
There are excellent road connections with Edinburgh commutable via either the A68 or A7 within approximately an hour by car and the Borders Railway terminus at Tweedbank or Galashiels provides a direct rail link into Edinburgh in just under 1 hour. Edinburgh Airport can be reached in just over an hour and offers a good range of destinations.
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