22 Mauricewood Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0JP

The property

Set enviably close to the Pentland Hills, with an elevated position offering spectacular rural views, this generous detached home enjoys a pleasant residential setting within the popular town of Penicuik; just 30-minutes’ commute from the heart of Edinburgh. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms and spacious living areas, the house is perfectly suited to the dynamics of modern family living and is further complemented by a private driveway and an attached garage, as well as a delightful well-tended garden. The contemporary interior design is of an impeccable standard, with a neutral colour palette designed to create a wonderfully light and airy feel throughout. Set behind an attractive, low-maintenance garden, the house opens into a practical vestibule where double doors provide a welcoming entrance to the hall. Here, the immaculate understated finish incorporates lightly-toned walls and handsome oak-effect flooring, which flows eloquently into the adjoining living room. Benefiting from the afternoon sun and arranged around a charming log-burning stove, the living room offers ample space for comfortable seating and flows seamlessly into a formal dining room via an elegant archway. Mirroring the living room’s décor, the dining room is an ideal space for year-round entertaining, with French doors opening onto the rear garden and convenient access into the neighbouring kitchen. Also leading onto the garden and featuring a casual family dining area, the expansive kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish wood-effect cabinets framed by spacious graniteeffect worktops and a matching splashback. An impressive focal feature of the room is an integrated double oven and a five-ring gas burner coupled with a sleek stainless-steel splashback and a striking chimney-style hood. Further equipping this well-appointed space is a freestanding fridge and a freezer (both fullheight) and a recently-purchased dishwasher, with additional space for a washing machine. On the first floor, an airy central landing (with loft access) affords access to a substantial master suite and three further good-sized double bedrooms, two with cupboard storage. The front-facing bedrooms, including the master, take full advantage of the property’s sunny aspectand tranquil countryside outlook. Stretching the entire depth of the house, with abundant space for furniture, the master suite is luxuriously supplemented by excellent wardrobe space and a chic en-suite shower room. With a pristine presentation, the shower room comprises a hidden-cistern WC, a basin set into vanity storage, a towel radiator and a walk-in shower enclosure. The remaining bedrooms are served by a bright, fully-tiled family bathroom replete with a hidden-cistern WC, an inset basin and a bathtub with an overhead shower. Gas central heating and double glazing throughout ensure a warm and economically-run home. Externally, the family-friendly space continues with a large, fully-secure rear garden featuring a neatly-kept lawn, a spacious patio terrace for alfresco dining and a handy shed. To the front of the house, private parking is provided with a driveway leading to an attached single garage.