3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

The Property

Welcome to 76 High Street, a rarely available, extended, End Terraced Cottage Villa, arranged over two floors offering three bedrooms, a box room and a study with private gardens perfectly positioned close to the centre of the popular Midlothian town of Loanhead.  This attractive property offers impressive generously proportioned accommodation with many original features and immaculate move-in presentation comprising: Private entrance to a Vestibule with welcoming Hallway, a bright Lounge/Dining, Double Bedroom set to the front of the property, a modern breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room and a Shower-Room.  An elegant staircase leads to the first floor with Two Double Bedrooms and the Box Room all set to the front with both double bedrooms offering ample space for free standing furniture and two eaves storage cupboards. A convenient Study area is accessed from the landing with a window overlooking the rear garden, creating an ideal space for a home office.  The property offers many original features with high ceilings and a south facing aspect.  The Lounge/Dining room enjoys a dual aspect with a fireplace as a focal point featuring an electric stove.  The modern breakfasting Kitchen offers an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary surfaces and stylish tiled surrounds. Integrated appliances include an electric hob with extractor canopy and an electric oven with space for free standing appliances.  The generously sized Utility room offers space for free standing appliances and a door from the inner hallway provides access to the rear garden. The Shower-room offers a double shower compartment with a thermostatic shower and a glazed screen with wall panelled surrounds. A large under-stair cupboard offers excellent storage.  

Externally there is much to appreciate with a private, gated front garden offering low maintenance chipped areas with stone wall surrounds, ideal for plant pot displays and well maintained paving.  The enclosed, secure rear garden is secluded with gated side access to the front of the property.  Enjoying sunshine throughout the day, this lovely garden is wonderfully spacious, boasting two areas laid to lawn, a large paved patio with brick barbecue, borders of mature shrubs and plants, a large chipped area, three outdoor stores and an abundance of opportunity with scope for an extension.  Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and un-restricted on street parking.  Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this impressive family home.    

The Location

Loanhead is a historic town, surrounded by beautiful Midlothian countryside, approximately 1.5 miles from the city bypass and 6 miles south of Edinburgh City Centre. Loanhead is well positioned for Edinburgh University, Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary Hospital and the recently opened Hospital for Sick Children all within easy reach. Set amidst the countryside of the Esk Valley, it offers a good choice of local shops, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and service outlets. In addition, the nearby retail park at Straiton, provides a Sainsbury's supermarket, Boots, an M&S food store and other high-street names. One of Scotland's three IKEA stores also lies close by, as well as Asda and Costco supermarkets. Loanhead has a leisure centre with a pool and gym, and play parks, with numerous off-road cycle and walking paths into the countryside. Nearby Lasswade offers excellent restaurants with The Paper Mill and Luci’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant along with a popular country hotel with bar.  There is a wide range of recreational and leisure facilities within the area as well as a number of golf courses including Kings Acre, Broomieknowe and Melville Golf Centre. The Esk Valley and Pentland Hills offer a variety of picturesque walks and the Hillend dry ski slope is nearby.  Lasswade Riding School is located a short walk from the property offering a wide range of facilities for the horse enthusiast, with lovely country walks surrounding the stables.  Schooling is available within the town at primary level, as well as Lasswade High for secondary education. Regular bus services pass through the town for connection to Edinburgh centre and the surrounding areas, and there is easy access to the A720 city-by-pass connecting to Edinburgh Airport and surrounding motorway routes.  Nearby Eskbank offers a rail link to Waverley Station on the Borders Railway with a Park and Ride service.  A fantastic location with excellent local amenities on the doorstep, create an ideal family choice.