49 The Loan, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9AG

The property

The epitome of Victorian splendour, perfectly blended with contemporary interior design, this four/five bedroom stone-built detached villa offers a spectacular family home, complete with enchanting private garden and generous off-street parking. Lovingly restored and upgraded by the current owners, the property is brimming with period features, including traditional fireplaces and cornicing. Set behind a monobloc driveway, the front door opens into a tiled entrance vestibule, where a glazed internal door provides a tantalising glimpse of the magnificent central hall. At the front of the property, the vast, southerly-facing sitting room is flooded with light from a spectacular bay window and at the heart of the room is splendid fireplace, inset with cosy wood burning stove. Across the hall, the equally impressive lounge provides a second, more intimate reception room. Continuing to the rear of the property, you find a dining room on your way into the luxurious, dual-aspect kitchen, which boasts an array of classic, painted Shaker cabinets, framed by chic white worktops. In addition, the kitchen is replete with a full range of integrated appliances, including an eye-level oven, built-in microwave, ceramic hob, a contemporary cooker hood, a dishwasher, under counter fridge and freezer. The utility room adjacent, which incorporates a convenient WC, is lined with matching cabinets and worktops, plus sink, next door is a useful walk-in pantry store. Through the side door leading to the garden, is a traditional conservatory/garden room, with tall astragal windows, at present used for storage, but brought back to life, would make a magical space. Returning to the hall, the ground floor also accommodates an elegant double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Ascending the stairs, the bedroom accommodation is split at the mid-level landing is bathed in light from a roof light. Up another few steps to the rear you find a double bedroom and pristine, three-piece bathroom, finished in stylish metro tiling and has over-bath shower with glass screen. Returning to the mid-landing another staircase takes you to the master bedroom, with matching double bedroom across the landing. Enjoying a south-facing aspect, both feature charming dormer windows and ample space for bedroom furniture. Sandwiched between the bedrooms is a large eaves storage room. Gas central heating and double glazing is fitted throughout. Loanhead is a popular and thriving commuter town in Midlothian, surrounded by open countryside. With excellent transport links this in an ideal location for the city worker, the nearby city by pass offers fast access to the major road networks, along with a Park and Ride facility at Straiton for those travelling into the city. Loanhead has a busy High Street offering a range of local shops, a lovely park and a leisure centre. Great community spirit can be found at the annual Gala day and the annual Loannhead Music festival. Nearby Straiton Retail Park boasts a large Sainsburys supermarket and a Marks and Spencer foodhall, together with a variety of high street stores, restaurants, an Ikea store and Asda supermarket. Further facilities are available at the Gyle Shopping centre and Hermiston Park . Schooling is available in the area at all levels. The Pentland Hills Regional Park, offers an array of outdoor pursuits: including walking, cycling, running and horse riding. Skiing is found at Hillend Snowsports Centre and a there are a number of golf courses in the area.