5 bed detached house for sale in West Linton

Property highlight: Beautiful Detached Home with up to 6 Beds, 3 Baths, Large Gardens & Driveway, just outside Edinburgh

This detached country house is an exceptional residence that offers the very best for families. The southwest-facing home features a wealth of highly versatile accommodation with various configurations to suit your needs. It offers five/six bedrooms, as well as generous living space, and a statement breakfasting kitchen with an open-plan dining room. It also features four modern washrooms and a home gym; plus, it has private parking and a large rear garden that is neatly landscaped. Furthermore, it is finished throughout to impeccably high standards, meeting all the demands of modern living. In addition, the property offers a true sense of rural seclusion in a peaceful setting as part of an exclusive hamlet. It is surrounded by open countryside, with spectacular panoramic views, and it offers the convenience of being just a short drive or five-minute bike ride from the picturesque village of West Linton. The heart of Edinburgh city centre can also be reached in just 45 minutes by car. The living room continues to impress, offering expansive dimensions for a varied choice of furnishings and comfy sofas. It maintains the engineered maple floor, pairing it with navy blue décor and white detailing – an elegant style that is homely and inviting. It also features a cosy wood-burning stove for those snug winter evenings, and it is brightly illuminated by dual-aspect glazing, including French doors that extend the space into the garden – an ideal arrangement for families. Sharing an open-plan layout and laid with solid oak flooring, the breakfasting kitchen/dining room is the home’s centrepiece. It has a substantial footprint for a large table and chairs; plus, it is equipped with a central island with a wooden worktop and fitted breakfast bar – it is the perfect setup for sociable dinner parties. The kitchen area also has a sophisticated Shaker-inspired design, offering generous cabinet storage in white and luxury quartz worktops with a Belfast sink. Metro-style splashback tiles complete the stylish aesthetic. An electric range cooker with an induction hob, a tall larder fridge, an integrated dishwasher, microwave, and freezer are all included in the sale. Meanwhile, an adjacent utility room has alternate access to the rear garden, as well as additional storage, workspace, and room for freestanding appliances. The four main bedrooms are upstairs, extending off a naturally-lit landing (with storage) which allows extra light to flow throughout the home. Each room boasts spacious proportions for a wide choice of bedside furnishings, including study areas, and they all benefit from attractive décor and plush carpeting. The four rooms also feature dormer windows, framing elevated countryside views. In addition, the principal, third, and fourth bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, whilst the principal and second bedrooms each enjoy their own en-suite shower room. Furthermore, there is an easily accessible fifth bedroom on the ground floor, providing a versatile space that can be used as a study or a sitting room, depending upon your preference. Likewise, there is a ground-floor gym, which can be used creatively to suit your requirements, whether as a sixth bedroom or additional living space. On the first floor, the property has two modern en-suite shower rooms and a three-piece family bathroom, which features built-in storage and a double-ended bathtub with a handheld shower. All three are attractively presented with mstyle tiles at half height, topped by neutral décor – the family bathroom also enjoying an artistic accent wall. In addition, there is a convenient ground-floor WC as well. The property has oil-fired central heating (with a combi boiler) and double-glazed windows, ensuring year-round comfort. The family home is flanked by a colourful front garden and by a fully-enclosed rear garden which is well-suited to families. The landscaped rear garden is particularly noteworthy, enjoying an impressively large lawn and a neat patio area for alfresco dining – all framed by mature planting. It further boasts a greenhouse and far-reaching countryside views, as well as excellent privacy and an abundance of daily sun. To the side of the property, there is also an attached shed and a wood store. Off-street parking is provided via a private front driveway and an integral single garage, which has convenient access to the utility room. West Linton offers the best of rustic country living within easy reach of Edinburgh. Surrounded by rural farmlands and rolling countryside this picturesque village lies only 17 miles from the heart of the capital. It benefits from excellent local amenities including shops, a Co-op, a health centre, a pharmacy, a Post Office, the historic Tollhouse Tea Room, and The Gordon Arms Hotel with a beer garden, bar, and restaurant, The Pyet restaurant and deli, and two churches, and has a state-of-the-art primary school and a nursery, with secondary schooling in