5 bedroom detached house for sale

Westlands House is a magnificent five-bedroom detached family home with charming separate gatehouse, situated in an idyllic private plot with a south-facing aspect. Located just seven miles from the city centre, this is a unique opportunity to acquire country living in the city. Presented to the market in immaculate condition, the accommodation retains many of its period features and is well proportioned with five generously sized double bedrooms, three excellent receptions and three bathrooms, plus a cloakroom WC, across the main house and two-storey gatehouse. Westlands House is set within a leafy area just a stroll from the Water of Leith Walkway and a short distance from The Pentland Hills Regional Park.

The front door opens to a welcoming vestibule and hallway, with guest cloakroom WC, leading to the open plan sitting room and dining kitchen, fully equipped with stainless steel countertops and high specification appliances. Situated off the kitchen is a large, useful utility/boot room with separate entrance. Down the elegantly decorated hallway is the principal bedroom with en suite, two double bedrooms and family bathroom completing the ground floor. The first-floor level comprises the impressive south facing drawing room with log burner, a cosy snug with French doors to the Juliet balcony and a fourth double bedroom. The self-contained gatehouse provides a further double bedroom, wood-panelled sitting room with door to the cobbled garden terrace, fully fitted kitchen and shower room. Externally, the property boasts a large, gated driveway with parking for 4 to 5 cars, front garden and garage. To the rear of the property is a south facing, walled garden largely laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, including magnolia, wisteria, hydrangeas and lavender. There is a walled vegetable garden with fruit trees plus a generous terrace area.

The property is close to good local schooling, plus many Edinburgh independent schools provide private transport to and from Balerno. Westlands House lies within a short distance from Curriehill train station which runs regular services into Edinburgh’s city centre. The City Bypass is easily accessible and links that connect to Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s main motorways network.

Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor:

Entrance Vestibule, Hallway & Two Integrated Storage Cupboards, Cloakroom, Guest WC, Open Plan Sitting Room & Fully Equipped Dining Kitchen with Direct Access to the Rear Garden Through Bi-Fold Doors, Large Utility/Boot Room with Separate Entrance, Principal Bedroom with Built in Wardrobe, En Suite Shower Room & Direct Access to Rear Garden, Double Bedroom Two with Built in Wardrobe & Door to Front Garden, Double Bedroom Three & Bult in Wardrobe, Family Bathroom.

First Floor:

Snug & French Doors to Juliet Balcony, South Facing Drawing Room Benefitting from Idyllic Views to Rear Garden with Log Burner & Access to Eaves Storage, Double Bedroom Four, Access to Loft Storage from First Floor Landing.

Two Storey Gatehouse:

Living/Dining Room & Direct Access to Garden, Fully Fitted Kitchen, Shower Room, Garage & Workshop Space with Access to Power, Double Bedroom Benefitting from Dual Aspect Views & Built in Wardrobe.

Private Outdoor Space:

Secure Gated Driveway with Parking for Up to 8 Cars, Edged with well-Kept Leafy Shrubbery and Floral Border, Log Store
South Facing Enclosed Rear Garden Largely Laid to Lawn with Patio Area Featuring a Plethora of Flowers, Shrubs & Fruit Trees Including Hydrangeas, Wisteria, Jasmine, Peonies, Honeysuckle, Silver Birch, Plum Tress & Apple Trees.

EPC: C
Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold.

Viewing strictly by appointment via Rettie & Co.




EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: H