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The American Dream is instilled in this four

Built in 2002 on an elevated cul de sacsetting on the edge of town that enjoys ahigh degree of privacy in addition to openviews and large front and back gardens(south-facing at the front), this moderndetached villa has a great many uniqueselling points – not least the fact that theoverall design has a distinctively Americanlook to it.

The house’s external appearance was one of itsimmediate attractions for Anne Thomas when sheviewed the property in 2010.

“I really liked the look of it even before I stepped overthe threshold,” she says. “And it proved even moreattractive inside – I especially liked the way theaccommodation was laid out and the way in whichthe space flowed.”

Anne and her husband Ron bought the property andhave since made further improvements, most notablywith the addition of a large and partially covered frontdeck that is accessed by patio doors in the diningkitchen.

This is a sizable family home that benefits from gasunder-floor heating throughout, freeing up wall spacemore commonly consumed by radiators.

The layout includes a vestibule, 18ft open-plan hallwaywith steps down to a split-level ‘sunken’ living areawhere the level of light is amazing.

Due to the careful positioning of three full heightsouth-facing front windows and three additionalVelux windows at ceiling height – the room is alsooverlooked by a galleried landing on the first floor.

The ground floor also has a separate dining roomwith full height windows and a door out to the frontdeck – the recently installed engineered hardwoodfloor in the hall also extends into this room – anextremely spacious near 20ft long dining kitchen witha central island and integrated appliances, a familyroom linked to the kitchen by an attractive archway(full height windows here, too), utility and cloakroom.

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The exterior of the property was repainted last year andAnne and Ron have enlarged the parking area adjacent toa detached double garage at the end of the driveway. Thegardens are a delight, the front being predominantly lawn,while the large rear garden has shrub and plant borders.The partially covered south-facing front deck, whichmeasures 10 x 7 metres, provides a sunny seating area ingood weather with lovely views of the town and beyond.

This spacious family home is presented in pristine orderthroughout and warrants viewing to appreciate its manyunique selling points.

bedroomed villa on the outskirts of GalashielsCarpeted stairs lead up to a landing overlooking the livingarea, which is easily large enough to be another sittingroom, off which are four double bedrooms, two with ensuite facilities while one bedroom is currently used as astudy, and a fully tiled family bathroom.

The dining kitchen is a particularly well executed spacewith cream wall and floor unites, granite-effect worktops,and a range of appliances that includes a built-in oven,five-burner hob, integrated dishwasher and microwave,and an American-style fridge freezer, the latter occupyinga custom-made housing (all appliances are included inthe sale). There are also two additional built-in storagecupboards – storage being another factor in which thisproperty excels.

Storage is also a feature in the spacious master bedroomupstairs, a front-facing room that has plenty of space for freestanding furniture, plus a dressing area and ensuite wet room. The other bedrooms all have built-inwardrobes/cupboards, while the second bedroom, likethe first, has an en suite wet room.

8 Coopersknowe Crescent,

Galashiels, TD1 2DS

Guide Price £325,000

Details on page 18