Property description

Beautifully-presented, four-bedroom, extended former 18th century toll cottage, set in approx. 2.5 acres in a picturesque rural location, offering spacious and flexible family accommodation, located in Blackshiels, near Pathhead, Midlothian. The ground-floor accommodation features a generous reception hallway giving access throughout; an open-plan kitchen and family room set to the rear featuring French doors to a wood-decked patio offering superb countryside views, quality fitted units with integrated appliances, 7-ring range cooker, ceramic sink, granite worktops and breakfast bar. There is a front-facing dining room; a utility room set internally with worktop, sink and washing machine; two spacious dual-aspect double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and en-suites; whilst a family bathroom features a Jacuzzi-style bath and twin handbasins. The lower level features a dual-aspect lounge with log burning stove and a door to the garden. The first floor comprises two additional spacious double bedrooms with Velux windows and en-suites. In addition, there is superb storage provision including a floored attic, oil fired heating, and wood-framed double glazed windows. External features include a detached garage with utility connections for a potential conversion to a cottage, extensive multi-vehicle parking area, large well-tended gardens to the side, a wooden bridge crossing a stream to an additional lawn. This charming location also offers a delightful selection of local wildlife.Set just off the A68, this charming location offers rural living, while only being a short and direct drive from the Edinburgh city by-pass with a journey time of less than 20mins. Nearby Pathhead village offers local schooling at primary level, and a good range of local shops and services, whilst Fala Dam has respected nursery. Dalkeith, the nearest large town, offers a broad range of high-street shops, services and amenities, with further shopping available at Fort Kinnaird and Straiton, both offering an extensive list of high-street names, superstores and supermarkets. The open countryside, with numerous paths and riverside walkways, country parks, and the hills and leisure pursuits of the Scottish Borders to the south.

Property Features :

• This beautifully-presented, four-bedroom extended former 18th century toll cottage offers spacious
• Set in approximately 2.5 acres in a picturesque rural location, the bespoke accommodation is over t
• The accommodation is comprised of an entrance hallway, kitchen and lounge, dining room, utility roo
• Highlights include oakwood flooring, a quality integrated kitchen with a range cooker, Jaquzzi bath
• External features include a private multi-car parking area, a large well-tended garden to the side,