12 The Row, Lauder
Scotland
£55,000
Listed on 26/10/2026
Listed on 26/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceArea
656 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom Grade C listed cottage is arranged over two floors, with an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen and shower room on the ground floor, and two double bedrooms above. The kitchen is approximately 14.5 sqm and has space for fitted units, appliances and a small dining table. The shower room may benefit from a revised layout, as noted in the listing. The property is described as requiring full renovation, offering scope for a buyer to refurbish and update it. Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected, with gas central heating and a mix of single and double glazing. On-street parking is available at the front. Lauder has local shops, food and drink venues, a primary school and leisure centre, with further amenities in Galashiels and road links via the A68. The Borders Railway station at Stow is around five miles away. A Home Report is available from the agent.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £55,000, this Lauder cottage is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sqf benchmark, giving a buyer a strong entry point for a substantial value-adding project. The stone-built frontage, two double bedrooms and roughly 14.5 sqm kitchen offer a useful canvas: the kitchen could be redesigned for cooking and dining, while the shower room could be replanned and the worn finishes renewed throughout. Lauder’s amenities and Edinburgh connections add to the appeal. The overall score is a measured C because the condition is a major part of the proposition, despite the strong price and economics.
This is a full renovation rather than a cosmetic refresh: the £42,000–£78,000 works range reflects the scale of updating, with visible staining around the sitting-room fireplace worth investigating. The slate roof looks weathered in the supplied views, but no clear major failure is apparent.
Key opportunities
- Rework the approximately 14.5 sqm kitchen to create a more useful cooking and dining space.
- Replan the shower room and refresh the dated finishes and worn flooring across the cottage.
- Build on the stone-built frontage and two double bedrooms to shape a characterful home or rental property.
Key risks
- The £42,000–£78,000 works range and worn, dated interiors across several rooms make this a full-renovation programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Visible staining around the sitting-room fireplace should be investigated to establish its cause and any remedial work.
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