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Abbotsford Road, Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
9

Description

Maplehurst is an outstanding B-listed Edwardian, Arts & Crafts home set within circa 1.5 acres of mature landscaped gardens, located on the edge of Galashiels in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

Key Features:

• Approx. 6413 sq ft of versatile family accommodation.
• Large mature private gardens, with orchard, terrace, croquet lawn, and several specimen trees and shrubbery.
• Eight luxurious and well-appointed double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
• Three stunning receptions rooms that flow into each other from the central tapestry sitting room.
• Situated in a generous plot, offering peace and privacy.
• Immaculate presentation and excellent decorative order throughout with a wealth of ornate Arts & Crafts features.
• Canadian influences throughout installed by the architect showcasing an original tapestry and stained glass windows in the sitting room.
• Desirable location in Galashiels, offering easy connections to the popular town of Melrose, Edinburgh and the wider Scottish Borders.
• Large triple garage with kitchen annexe, ideal for a home-office, gym, workshop of fully self-contained accommodation.
• Private tarmac driveway and gravel sweep to the front of the house.

Nestled within a haven of mature landscaped gardens, Maplehurst is a one-of-a-kind property offering purchasers the chance to own a truly unique house in immaculate condition, within easy walking distance of Galashiels centre and a short drive to Melrose.

This Edwardian property effortlessly melds traditional period detail with modern fixtures and decorative finishes throughout. The generous outdoor terraces and large reception rooms make it a wonderful house to entertain and enjoy the flexible accommodation.

Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor:
Hallway, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Games Room,
Dining Room with French Doors, Kitchen, Utility, WC.

First Floor:
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Walk-In Closet, Four Generous Double Bedrooms with En-Suite Bathrooms, Reading Area, Balcony.

Second Floor:
Three Large Bedrooms with En-Suite Bathrooms, Sitting Area.

Basement:
Utility Room, Plant/Boiler Room, Biomass Hopper, Storage Room, Wine Cellar.

Externally the house benefits from a large triple garage and a self-contained unit with kitchen, walk-in freezer and store.

The garden boasts a large greenhouse, log-store, garden store and wooden summerhouse.

EPC: F
Tenure: Freehold

Viewing by Appointment via Rettie Borders.

EPC Rating: F
Council Tax Band: NA

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 423 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).

This Property£596,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £78,824 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
31 F
53 E

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Peter's Primary School645 metres
    Pupils
    230
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Langlee Primary School669 metres
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Burgh Primary School0.9 miles
    Pupils
    192
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Margaret's RC Primary School (Galashiels)1 mile
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Roman Catholic
  • Tweedbank Primary School1 mile
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Galashiels Academy0.9 miles
    Pupils
    874
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Selkirk High School4.3 miles
    Pupils
    423
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Earlston High School5.6 miles
    Pupils
    1,090
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Hawick High School13 miles
    Pupils
    756
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Jedburgh Grammar School13 miles
    Pupils
    381
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

M&S Galashiels SF, Galashiels982 metres
Asda Galashiels Superstore, Galashiels0.6 miles
Spar - Marigold Bank, Galashiels0.7 miles

GP surgery

Braeside Medical Practice0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Boots Uk Ltd930 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden209 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Galashiels Rail Station0.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Eastlands Road168 metres

Typical drive times

Lauder19 min · 12 miles
Melrose6 min · 3.9 miles
Selkirk9 min · 5.2 miles
Galashiels3 min · 0.9 miles
Edinburgh (city)1 hr 1 min · 36 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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