5 bed detached house for sale in Dalkeith

Property highlight: Six miles from city centre, a splendid family home, nestled in an elite family oriented development

Peacefully positioned within a sought-after residential development, this impressive five-bedroom detached CALA home offers an exceptional blend of versatile family living, contemporary style and high-quality finishes including Amtico flooring. Boasting a beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden, a double garage and driveway, it is ideally suited to modern family life. The thoughtfully designed accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a bright dual-aspect sitting room with French doors opening onto the south-facing rear garden, an adjoining dining room, and an impressive south-facing open-plan kitchen and living room with further French doors leading outside. A utility room provides additional storage and offers internal access to the double garage. Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite shower rooms, including the spacious principal suite. A luxurious family bathroom and a guest WC complete the accommodation. Externally, the landscaped south-facing rear garden features a manicured lawn, established borders, a patio, and an attractive raised decking area. The integral garage and driveway provide excellent off-street parking. Residents enjoy easy access to schooling, transport links, green space, and retail and leisure amenities. Features • Five-bedroom detached CALA home in Eskbank • Sought-after development • Inviting entrance hall • Dual-aspect sitting room opening to the south-facing garden • Elegant dining room • Kitchen living room leading to the south-facing garden • Utility with garden access • Five double bedrooms, two with en-suites • Family bathroom and guest WC • Landscaped rear garden • Integral garage and driveway Location Situated in Midlothian, Eskbank enjoys an excellent location just a 30-minute commute from Edinburgh, making it a popular choice for commuters and families alike. Dalkeith town centre is only a five-minute drive and offers a wide range of amenities, including Aldi and Morrisons supermarkets, along with an excellent selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants. A Tesco Superstore is also conveniently located within five minutes of the property. For more extensive shopping, both Straiton Retail Park and Fort Kinnaird Retail Park can be reached in just over ten minutes by car, offering a variety of well-known retailers, with Fort Kinnaird also home to a multi-screen cinema. There is an abundance of leisure and outdoor space nearby. Dalkeith Country Park provides beautiful woodland walks, open parkland, and the popular Fort Douglas adventure playground. Kings Park is within easy reach, while golf enthusiasts are well catered for with Newbattle, Broomieknowe, and Kings Acre golf courses all nearby. Dalkeith Community Leisure Centre features a swimming pool, fitness suite, Astro pitches, and sports halls. The beautiful East Lothian coastline, renowned for its beaches and championship golf courses, is also easily accessible. The area benefits from highly regarded schooling, including Kings Park Primary School and Dalkeith High School. Edinburgh's excellent private schools are within an easy commute, while the prestigious Loretto School in nearby Musselburgh is approximately 15 minutes away. There are frequent bus services to Edinburgh and regular rail services from Eskbank Station reaching the city centre in around 20 minutes. The nearby Edinburgh City Bypass offers convenient access to the capital, Edinburgh Airport, the Queenffserrry Crossing, and Scotland's wider motorway network.