Main Street, West Linton, Peeblesshire, EH46 7EA

The property

Located in the historic village of West Linton, on the first floor of a 19th century former bakehouse, this spacious two-bedroom flat enjoys a delightful mix of original features and modern fittings, with neutral decor allowing scope to personalise the interiors to one's own tastes. The flat promises excellent versatility with multiple living areas including a home office, whilst the village offers everyday amenities and lies nestled within beautiful countryside. The flat is reached via a ground-floor hall and stairway leading up to an exceptionally bright and airy central landing. From the landing, you step into a reception room providing versatile space for comfortable seating and dining furniture. This welcoming room boasts recessed shelving and a host of characterful features including double deep-set sash windows with working shutters, a focal fireplace, ornamental cornice work and a central rose. Across the hall, a modern kitchen is fitted with ivory-white cabinetry and matching worktops, offset by chic grey decor. The space is further equipped with fitted shelving, an integrated electric oven and hob and a tall freestanding fridge freezer, with room for further goods. Also accessed from the landing are two double bedrooms, one with a focal period fireplace and another with working window shutters, display shelving and cupboard storage. The large sky-lit home office could be adapted to a variety of uses, such as an occasional bedroom or additional reception area, and is supplemented by wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes and a charming feature fireplace. Finally, a spacious, tastefully-tiled modern shower room completes the home. The property is electrically heated and on-street parking in the vicinity is unrestricted. Extras: The property is sold as seen. Wood boring infestation will be treated prior to sale. West Linton Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the Pentland Hills, 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 health centre, a pharmacy, a post office and The Old Bakehouse restaurant, and has a state-of-the-art primary school, with secondary schooling in Peebles. For more extensive shopping, Peebles and Edinburgh are both within easy reach. The area also enjoys fantastic social activities including a writer's group, West Linton Tennis Club and the West Linton Horticultural Society. There are various outdoor activities on offer, including; breath-taking country walks (from beginners to advanced), cycling paths over the hills and through the woods, horse-riding at the Kailzie Equestrian Centre, and fishing at the Macbiehill Estate and Leadburn Manor Fly Fishing Centre. The Don Coyote Outdoor Centre at Lamancha is an action-packed adventure centre providing activities including shooting and archery, amongst the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Borders. For the golf enthusiast, the surrounding area has a good selection of courses, including the West Linton Golf Club on your doorstep. The village is conveniently situated on the A702, providing easy access to the City Bypass and wider central road network for commuting.