Summary - 50, Abbotsford Road TD1 3HR
8 bed 9 bath Detached
B‑listed Edwardian estate: 1.5 acres, 8 en‑suite bedrooms and triple garage annexe..
Circa 6,413 sq ft of flexible accommodation across three floors
Eight double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms
Circa 1.5 acres of mature landscaped gardens and orchard
Triple garage with self-contained annexe, kitchen and walk-in freezer
Rich Arts & Crafts features: stained glass, high ceilings, tapestry room
B‑listed status — alterations require consent and may restrict changes
EPC rating F — poor energy efficiency despite biomass system
Large house with significant maintenance and running costs
Maplehurst is an exceptional B‑listed Edwardian Arts & Crafts home occupying a substantial circa 1.5 acre plot on the edge of Galashiels. The house offers approximately 6,413 sq ft of flexible accommodation across three floors plus a basement, including eight double bedrooms each with en-suite facilities, three principal reception rooms and many retained period details such as stained glass, tapestry sitting room and high ceilings.
The mature landscaped gardens provide privacy and a variety of useful outdoor spaces: orchard, terrace, croquet lawn, greenhouse, summerhouse and specimen trees. Practical outbuildings include a large triple garage with a self-contained annexe with kitchen and walk-in freezer, extensive stores, log-store and a biomass hopper and plant room in the basement, useful for off-grid or lower-carbon heating plans.
Material considerations are clear and important. The property is B‑listed so alterations will require listed-building consent and may limit scope for changes or extensions. The current EPC rating is F, indicating poor energy efficiency despite the biomass installation and later double glazing. The house is large and will carry significant ongoing maintenance and running costs. The wider area sits within a very deprived district classification, which may affect local services and perceptions.
For a buyer seeking a distinctive period residence with scale, provenance and private grounds, Maplehurst presents a rare opportunity. It will suit a family seeking grand, flexible living or a buyer looking to preserve and enhance an Arts & Crafts landmark, provided they are comfortable with listed‑building obligations and the running costs of a large estate.
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