Loanstone Cottage, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8PH

The property

Set in the hamlet of Loanstone and enjoying a rural setting with magnificent views of the Pentland Hills this quaint and historic cottage is only 12 miles from Edinburgh City Centre. Historically the cottage was the Howgate Carriers Cottage for the old drove road linking the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh. A plaque on the wall celebrates the carrier's birth. Entry to this versatile property is from the hallway, with two large cupboards, which gives access to the lounge, family bathroom and three double bedrooms. The Lounge has a feature fireplace with a multi fuel stove which has a back boiler and provides hot water for the central heating. The lounge opens to the kitchen which has a good range of wall and base units and leads into the rear porch and the large garden. The property boasts a large attic and offers great potential for further development subject to the necessary consents. Externally the garden extends to about a third of an acre and has 3 garages, a workshop with power and light as well as mature borders, shrubs and trees giving added privacy and offers a great outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining or further development subject to consents. The property benefits from central heating and double glazing motorway network and Edinburgh International Airport. Loanstone lies between Auchendinny and Howgate on the B7026 and just two miles from Penicuik, providing an abundance of shops, supermarkets and local amenities. Further shopping is available at nearby Straiton Retail Park. There is schooling at both primary and secondary level within close proximity of the property. Regular bus services from Penicuik operate to and from the city centre & the surrounding Midlothian towns. There is also easy access to the popular town of Peebles and the rest of the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside. A ten minute drive brings you to the city bypass that joins the major motorway networks, Edinburgh Airport and the Forth Road Bridge. Set in the heart of open countryside, the location provides the best of both worlds, all the benefits of a tranquil rural environment and a short journey for commuting. The newly opened Borders Railway link offers an alternative means of transport for commuters to Edinburgh and the Borders with the nearest station located in Eskbank.