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Location-wise, this deceptively spacious Built in 1985, Taigh Mor translated from Gaelic means ‘big house’, which is entirely appropriate. From the outside, it’s hard to believe that this detached property’s accommodation is spread over four levels. But it also ticks a few more boxes besides, location being the top one. Situated within the sought after village of Lilliesleaf, approximately seven miles in different directions to Melrose, Selkirk, Hawick and St Boswells, this family -orientated home’s position affords beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and nearby lochan and puts it conveniently within walking distance of the village’s primary school, church, village hall, two pubs, 11-hole golf course, and a very popular gallery/coffee shop called The Jammy Coo. This home has an internal floor area of more than 1,500 sqaure feet, a beautifully presented interior – and a quirky four-floor layout.
Accessed by a charming enclosed side porch that leads into the hall proper, the ground floor accommodation includes a cloakroom, good-sized open-plan living/dining room with sliding patio doors to the front garden, and adjoining breakfasting kitchen, which is fitted on three sides with attractive wood units and incorporates a breakfast bar for casual meals - the slot-in cooker and fridge are included.
A key attraction here is the kitchen sink, which is perfectly positioned under a window that frames a stunning view across the front garden to a picturesque lochan. A staircase at the end of the hall beside the kitchen leads to a lower ground floor, which has an integral single garage and utility/laundry room – washing machine included in the sale. Lower still, there is there is also a useful cellar space.
Situated within the sought after village of Lilliesleaf, this family-orientated home’s position affords beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and nearby lochan
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modern villa in Lilliesleaf ticks all the boxes From the main hall, another staircase leads up to the first floor occupied solely by a bathroom and master bedroom with two sets of built-in double wardrobes. Stairs continue up to the second floor, where there is a shower room and three further bedrooms – two double and one single (which could also be a study). Storage is a notable selling point in this family home, with built-in wardrobes/cupboards on the second floor landing in addition to extensive storage in the two largest upstairs bedrooms. Outside, the fully fenced predominantly south-facing front garden is delightful, comprising mainly lawn with planted flowerbeds, while the red chipped driveway at the side widens out to provide a sizeable parking area with space for several vehicles. Said to be one of the prettiest and friendliest villages in the Borders, Lilliesleaf offers a laid-back rural lifestyle and an abundance of outdoor pursuits, from fishing the nearby Ale Water, to golf, country walks, cycling, horse -riding and more. With easy access to A68 commuter road to Edinburgh and with the larger towns of Melrose, Selkirk and Hawick all within a seven-mile radius, the village offers an ideal compromise between town and country.
Taigh Mor, Back Road, Lilliesleaf, TD6 9JD Offers Over ÂŁ200,000
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