53 Forest Gardens, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 1JY
Sale history
£175,000 in January 2021
The property
This beautiful three bedroom semi detached family home has been lovingly upgraded throughout to an exceptionally high standard. Each room has been cleverly planned and perfectly designed with the upmost attention given to every detail and completed with quality finishings throughout. The outside space is no exception; attractive landscaped gardens with bespoke design and added extras including a gardeners toilet off the garage! Viewing is a must to appreciate all that that this delightful property has on offer.
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The Ground Floor
The entrance hallway is a welcoming light and bright space with under stairs access to an additional enclosed storage area. Fitted with solid wood flooring and attractive bookcase shelving. The front facing lounge is a warm and inviting room, generous in size and beautifully presented with feature multi fuel stove, beautiful natural wood mantle and side alcove shelving. Finished with attractive solid wood flooring. The ground floor bedroom, also to the front, is another sizeable room. Modern and stylish, with feature fireplace, charming alcoves and quality hard wood flooring. This room could also be utilised as a formal dining room, playroom or large home office. The dining kitchen to the rear is attractively designed with space for table and chairs. Fitted with an array of modern maple effect floor and wall mounted units including large feature housing for the fridge freezer and contemporary mirror fronted double oven. Stainless steel gas hob with matching overhead canopy and space for washing machine. Window overlooking the pretty rear garden with rear double glazed door.
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The First Floor
The sweeping balustrade staircase leads up to a generous bright galleried landing with additional storage cupboards and loft hatch to the attic, which is floored, insulated and fitted with lighting. The master bedroom is generous in size, with natural light flooding in from the large front facing window. Fitted with triple fitted wardrobe/cupboards and boasting an ensuite shower room. The en-suite is larger than average and beautifully fitted with modern vanity units, corner shower and complete with heated towel rail and attractive wall tiling. Bedroom three is also a double room with large side facing window, double fitted wardrobe and has ample space for free standing furniture. Fitted with wooden flooring. The family bathroom is fitted with modern white suite, over bath shower and chrome heated towel rail, finished with contemporary tiling and wooden floor.
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The Garden, Driveway & Garage
Beautiful landscaped gardens to the rear have been expertly designed and thought out. The large patio area is fitted with Indian sandstone paving with plenty space for garden furniture. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ramp leading down to lawn and further side patio with raised oak sleeper planting sections; perfect for home grown veg. Generous UPVC cladded shed and greenhouse fitted with Perspex safety glazing. Set on a section of artificial grass is the most wonderful childrens play area including fabulous structure with wooden steps up to the "fort", sunken "den" below and separate sand pit. The garden is ideal for the keen gardener or for those who like to potter, relax outside and for children and pets to play. The large driveway from front to rear offers parking for several vehicles, with the garage having additional wood store and handy gardeners toilet. To the front there is a lawn with pretty flower planters.
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Location
The vibrant town of Galashiels is centrally located within the Borders; benefitting an excellent range of amenities, shops, transport facilities and schools. A selection of independent retailers still thrives, with larger superstores also available at the Gala Water retail park. Schooling from nursery to secondary level all easily accessible and the town hosts the well reputed textile college Heriot Watt, as well as a Borders College Campus. The property benefits from easy access to Edinburgh via the A68, and lies within easy walking distance of the Borders rail connection with the Waverley Line station and Interchange a short stroll. The town has good road and bus connections to all central Borders towns and is within easy travelling distance to major employers at Scottish Borders Council and the Borders General Hospital.
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Council Tax
Band C.
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Energy Efficiency
Rating C.
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Viewing & Home Report
To arrange a viewing or request a copy of the Home Report contact the selling agents, Hastings Property on 01750 724160-lines open until 10pm 7 days a week.
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Price & Marketing Policy
Offers are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Legal, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, Fax 01573 229888. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.
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