Mount Pleasant, 502 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DH

The property

Dating back to 1810, Mount Pleasant, 205 Lanark Road (a charming detached stone built cottage) is brimming with period features, including sash-and-case windows with original timber shutters. The property is further enhanced by vast secluded gardens, a tandem driveway, two sheds, a greenhouse and a detached studio. The property is set behind rustic walls and a gated stone archway which leads through to a southeast-facing landscaped garden. Flanked by traditional lamps, the front door opens into a vestibule, followed by the grand hall. An archway leads into the spacious dining room (also accessible via the living room and kitchen). The living room enjoys dual-aspect windows to the southeast and southwest, and has retained a wealth of original features and the fireplace at the heart of the room boasts a Jotul gas stove sat atop a rustic stone hearth. The convivial dining kitchen is lined with classic Shaker-style cabinets and houses a full range of freestanding appliances. The kitchen also benefits from built-in pantry cupboards and a back door to the rear garden. Also on the ground floor are two double bedrooms and the contemporary four-piece family bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms on the first floor, both of which enjoy generous eaves storage and elevated views across the front garden towards the rugged Pentland Hills. The cottage benefits from a mixture of single and double glazing as well as gas central heating. The southeast-facing front garden features a central bed, manicured lawns and a selection of mature shrubs and trees. The rear garden boasts established beds and a drying green, as well as two garden sheds, a greenhouse and an original outdoor larder. The vast gardens also accommodate a substantial detached studio. The gated tandem driveway comfortably accommodates two vehicles, and is supplemented with on-street parking. Juniper Green is ideally located for travel to the east or west being 1.5 miles away from the City Bypass. The City Centre can be reached by bus or car within 20 to 25 minutes. The area is well served by public transport with a bus stop located at the end of the street, as well as a local train station nearby providing services to and from the City Centre. Excellent local state schooling is available at Juniper Green primary school and Currie High School and there is easy access to a number of private establishments such as George Watsons College, Edinburgh Steiner School, Merchiston Castle Boys School and George Heriots. Additionally, a number of private nurseries are located within the area. Home Report £525,000 EPC E