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Accessed by a charming enclosed side porch that leadsinto the hall proper, the ground floor accommodationincludes a cloakroom, good-sized open-plan living/diningroom with sliding patio doors to the front garden, andadjoining breakfasting kitchen, which is fitted on threesides with attractive wood units and incorporatesa breakfast bar for casual meals - the slot-in cookerand fridge are included.

A key attraction here is the kitchen sink, which isperfectly positioned under a window that frames astunning view across the front garden to a picturesquelochan.

A staircase at the end of the hall beside the kitchenleads to a lower ground floor, which has an integralsingle garage and utility/laundry room – washingmachine included in the sale. Lower still, there isthere is also a useful cellar space.

Location-wise, this deceptively spacious Built in 1985, Taigh Mor translated fromGaelic means ‘big house’, which is entirelyappropriate. From the outside, it’s hardto believe that this detached property’saccommodation 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 toMelrose, Selkirk, Hawick and St Boswells, this family-orientated home’s position affords beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and nearby lochan and putsit conveniently within walking distance of the village’sprimary school, church, village hall, two pubs, 11-holegolf course, and a very popular gallery/coffee shopcalled The Jammy Coo.

This home has an internal floor area of more than 1,500sqaure feet, a beautifully presented interior – and aquirky four-floor layout.

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 boxesFrom the main hall, another staircase leads up to the firstfloor occupied solely by a bathroom and master bedroomwith two sets of built-in double wardrobes.

Stairs continue up to the second floor, where there is ashower room and three further bedrooms – two doubleand one single (which could also be a study).

Storage is a notable selling point in this family home, withbuilt-in wardrobes/cupboards on the second floor landingin addition to extensive storage in the two largest upstairsbedrooms.

Outside, the fully fenced predominantly south-facing frontgarden is delightful, comprising mainly lawn with plantedflowerbeds, while the red chipped driveway at the sidewidens out to provide a sizeable parking area with spacefor several vehicles.

Said to be one of the prettiest and friendliest villages inthe Borders, Lilliesleaf offers a laid-back rural lifestyleand an abundance of outdoor pursuits, from fishing thenearby Ale Water, to golf, country walks, cycling, horse-riding and more.

With easy access to A68 commuter road to Edinburghand with the larger towns of Melrose, Selkirk and Hawickall within a seven-mile radius, the village offers an idealcompromise between town and country.

Taigh Mor, Back Road,

Lilliesleaf, TD6 9JD

Offers Over £200,000

Details on page 39