5 bedroom detached house

Elmbank is an exceptional home that offers a lifestyle that is ideally suited to family life, especially for those who are looking for space, privacy and a rural feel, but within easy reach of central Edinburgh and all that city life has to offer. This house truly represents the best of both worlds. The current owners have significantly improved the property during the time that they have lived there. They have rescued a dilapidated coach house and converted it into a charming one bedroom cottage. As well as that, a great deal of work has gone into the garden and landscaping. The main house is architecturally beautiful and the interiors are stunning thanks to the creative eye of the owners. The atmosphere is homely and relaxing with wonderful natural light.

The property is approached via a tarmac drive through a wooded part of the grounds. The façade of the house gives a wonderful first impression, as do the sweeping lawns which lead to the immaculate cottage. This impression continues throughout the house thanks to the variety of living and entertaining spaces, as well as the well-proportioned bedrooms and interior design. Three reception rooms on the ground floor provide living space, both for informal family life and entertaining in the drawing room and dining room/garden room. The kitchen is to the rear of the property, and, while it works well for the house currently, plans have been drawn up for a significant kitchen extension to provide a large open plan kitchen/dining/living space.

In terms of bedrooms, there is a stunning principal bedroom which is flooded with natural light and has a lovely view of the garden. The room benefits from a large en suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms and an immaculate family bathroom. Further accommodation consists of a study, a WC and a rear porch/utility room.

Outside, this property really excels. Aside from the large lawns, ornamental ponds and mature borders, there are hidden surprises which take family life to another level. In particular, nestled into a wooded area is an amazing tree house which is divided into two rooms and has electricity. Just below this is an opening providing space for a large trampoline. There is a summer house and a big shed housing the garden equipment and ride on lawn mower. In addition, there is a substantial chicken run. Both the shed and the chicken run have been hidden from view with clever planting.

The pretty cottage is the focal point from much of the garden. The conversion has been beautifully done, with immaculate looking stonework and sage green woodwork. The accommodation consists of a bright kitchen/dining room, a sitting room with a mezzanine sitting area, a WC and a large en suite bedroom. The whole building benefits from fantastic natural light, with various French doors leading to the large terrace which is ideal for outside dining and entertaining. The cottage is currently run as a short let for holiday accommodation and is much in demand. Alternatively it could be used for a relative or as guest accommodation.

The combination of the beautiful principal house, the wonderful garden grounds and the separate cottage, makes this an unusual and highly appealing proposition. The feeling of country life but with all the benefits of central Edinburgh so close at hand make this the ideal choice for families looking for more space and privacy while maintaining the convenience of city life. It's a stunning home which offers an exceptional quality of life.

Elmbank is situated in a sought-after residential area of Lasswade, approximately 7 miles south of Edinburgh city centre. The area has a charming rural feel but is within striking distance of all that Edinburgh has to offer.

There are excellent facilities in the area with good local shopping and schooling, and a range of recreational and leisure facilities, as well as a number of golf courses including Kings Acre, Broomieknowe and Melville.

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