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DREAM HOMES

Grandeur is the order of things, with a sweeping for a family dining table, plus a convenient utility
gravelled driveway leading up to the property, room that keeps appliances and clutter neatly
taking in the extensive communal grounds on tucked away.
the way. Once inside, a beautiful, traditional tiled
vestibule sets the tone, before stretching into a With three bedrooms on offer, you won’t be
stunning reception hall, complete with original short of space. The principal bedroom is luxurious,
panelling and cornicing, parquet flooring and a haven reminiscent of a boutique hotel. Those
an elegant staircase to the upper apartments, incredible proportions come back into play, with
with triple stained-glass windows. This is truly a copious, southerly natural light flowing into the
sublime entrance to any home, and will certainly room from triple aspect windows, creating an
impress guests. overall sense of airiness and luxury. There’s a
walk-in dressing room with fitted wardrobes,
The apartment itself has been immaculately while a generous en suite shower room includes
decorated, offering a sumptuous home plenty of storage, and a luxe walk-in shower.
that beautifully blends modern design with
carefully preserved period features. The palette The second double bedroom is also enviably
throughout is rich and vibrant, complementing large, decorated in a soothing shade of green
the striking features in place – and enriching the and offering lovely views out to the front
property with an elegant ambience. gardens from the twin windows, complete with
working shutters. Across the hallway, the third
The sitting room has incredible proportions and bedroom is currently used as a cosy snug but
wonderfully high ceilings, along with a fabulously could also be a fantastic hobby room or play
large bay window allowing for abundant natural space. Boasting fresh décor, new carpeting, and
light. Here, an opulent deep blue draws the eye beautiful handmade wallpaper, this is a cosy
to the stunning cornicework on the ceiling and and inviting space that offers great flexibility in
around the window, as well as complementing the its use.
parquet flooring. Just one glance around this room
presents a wealth of opportunities for the role it The family bathroom is finished in style, with
could play in your future life – just imagine the sun a deep green colour scheme and a skylight
streaming into this sitting room for a quiet coffee allowing plenty of light to fill the space. With
on a slow weekend morning, or how glorious it an indulgent deep bathtub, fitted storage and
would look all festooned in Christmas cheer. plenty of counter space, you can enjoy the
opportunity to style this bathroom and create a
Tucked off the sitting room, you’ll find a tranquil spa-like, relaxing space.
home office, bathed in a deeper navy hue, which
could also work as a children’s playroom or even Stunning interiors and refined period details
a guest bedroom, with dual aspect windows aside, the apartment enjoys a wonderful setting
and working shutters. This colour scheme is in beautifully maintained grounds, all taken
mirrored in the kitchen-diner, where sleek, care of by a gardener as part of the property’s
contemporary navy cabinets are set against a ownership.
vibrant orange splashback and stainless-steel
counters and contrasted with traditional stone Immaculately presented and offering truly
flooring. The large window and high ceilings incredible heritage and splendour, all in a
1 Balnakiel House, Galashiels, TD1 1TQ 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 reception rooms provide a bright, airy feel to the space, helped gorgeous rural setting, this apartment is a
Offers over £295,000 along by open shelving. There’s plenty of space fabulous place to call home.
Selling solicitor: ESPC Chartered firm Hastings Legal, call 01573 225999

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