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" Property Description Situated in the delightful and historic town of Lauder, this detached and fully renovated 3 bedroom bungalow offers spacious accommodation, a mature garden, garage and workshop. The property has recently undergone extensive modernisation as well as redecoration throughout and is offered to the market in an immaculate condition. There is a newly fitted kitchen & separate laundry, newly fitted carpets, LED spotlights throughout and a newly fitted gas central heating boiler. The large lounge and dining area offers excellent open plan living space and beyond that there is a superb conservatory overlooking the rear garden. The lounge has a fireplace with a living flame gas fire and views to the front garden. From the dining area, a sliding patio door leads to the conservatory/sun lounge with patio doors to the secluded rear garden. The stylish and contemporary fitted kitchen offers integrated Bosh appliances including a ceramic hob, oven/grill, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and microwave. The gloss units are complimented with a solid wood worktops and a built-in breakfast bar. The adjacent utility room has a sink and drainer, Bosch washing machine and a half glazed door to the rear garden. The property benefits from 3 good sized double bedrooms, 2 of which have fitted wardrobes. There is a tiled family bathroom, with a bath, separate shower, WC, wash hand basin and a full height heated towel rail. Externally, there is a good sized single garage with an up-and-over door, separate workshop with window and door to rear. There is power, light and water in the garage/workshop. To the front, sides and back, there are mature and well-kept gardens and a driveway to the front of the property. The rear garden is particularly private and has a south facing patio. Area Description The historic Royal Burgh of Lauder is situated in the Scottish Borders on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills. It is a thriving market town surrounded by the most superb open countryside and mature farmland. Edinburgh is linked directly via the A68 and can be accessed within 30 minutes, making Lauder extremely popular with commuters. Dalkeith is also an easy 20 minute drive away. The opening of the new Borders Railway in 2015 will link Stow Railway Station (5 miles from Lauder) to Edinburgh Waverley Station in 42 minutes. Lauder itself has a good range of amenities, and highly-regarded restaurants, coffee shops and hotels. There is an abundance of local attractions including nearby Thirlestane Castle, and the surrounding countryside offers fantastic outdoor activities including horse-riding, cycling, fishing, shooting and excellent walks. For the golf enthusiast there is the nearby Royal Burgh of Lauder Golf Course. Lauder also offers the Leader Leisure Centre, a multi-use sports facility offering a fully-equipped modern gym and fitness classes, and established clubs and organisations which cater for both adults and children. Nursery and primary schooling are located within Lauder itself, with the highly regarded secondary school of Earlston a short distance away. There is a local bus service which runs hourly to Edinburgh in the north and to Jedburgh in the south. Viewing is available 7 days by appointment ? phone John Mackay on 07768 581165 "