Tranquil country living with scenic views
Located just outside Penicuik, this luxurious three-bedroom detached house is a perfect home for anyone looking to relocate to a peaceful countryside area. Offering beautiful grounds and a separate paddock, and enveloped by scenic landscapes and panoramic views of the Pentland hills, this property is an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Interior
The property is accessed by a quiet country lane and twin gateposts mark the entrance to the property with a gravelled drive leading to the house. The welcoming entrance hall leads into the dining room through glazed double doors – the dining room features a walk-in cupboard and double patio doors, which open onto the west-facing rear garden.
Another set of double doors lead to the gorgeous lounge – bright and spacious by day, the log fire ensures it becomes cosy and inviting at night. There is a box room attached to the lounge, which would make an ideal study space. The stunning sunroom adjacent to the lounge offers lovely views of the gardens and would make a perfect sitting room, home office or studio. The impressive galley kitchen is lined with a wealth of storage and worktop space, and features a range of integrated appliances, including a four-ring gas hob, an electric double oven, a cooker hood and a dishwasher, as well as lovely walk-in pantry.
The master bedroom is located on the ground floor and boasts a spacious walk-in wardrobe, which leads into the family bathroom, comprising of a glazed shower compartment, a corner bath and a vanity unit incorporating an inset basin, a WC and superb storage space. Upstairs, the large landing area can be used as another living area and provides hatch access to a large floored loft. On either side of the landing lie the remaining two bedrooms. Both are spacious and well-equipped with built-in wardrobes and matching en suite shower rooms.
Exterior
With two acres of mature grounds, the gardens are one of the best features of this property. Privacy is maintained by the surrounding woodland and a natural ridge. The grounds offer a west-facing lawn with a pond and gazebo, a large gravelled parking area, two sheds and a separate paddock, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Pentland hills.
About the area
The property is situated just a five-minute drive from Penicuik, and the local schools, shops and other amenities that the town has to offer. Thanks to its location in the heart of the Pentlands, the home is perfect for lovers of the outdoors, with the area offering great hillwalking, running and cycling routes. It’s also ideal for those who wish to commute to Edinburgh, being only a 35-minute drive from the city and well-connected to the capital via public buses.
Little Haugh, Howgate, EH26 8PX
Fixed price £550,000
3 bed detached house with 3 reception rooms
ESPC ref: E392407
EPC rating: D
Contact: For more information call 0131 253 2981
Selling solicitor: Stuart & Stuart