Schoolhouse, 69 Carnethie Street, Rosewell, EH24 9AN

The property

The 'Schoolhouse' is a traditional stone-built building built circa 1850 in the small village of Rosewell in Midlothian. The property is an ideal commuter base into Edinburgh and is situated on the outskirts of Bonnyrigg with easy access into the city centre and local amenities. The property is set within half an acre's worth of land and is in need of full modernisation and redecoration but offers excellent development potential to any purchaser. There is also potential to build within the grounds another property subject to the usual planning consents. At present this substantial property comprises:Entrance vestibule. Reception hall with storage. Bay windowed living room. Formal dining room. Breakfastroom. Kitchen. Five double bedrooms. Bathroom. Study/home office. White meter heating. Many original features including fireplaces, cornicing's, shutters & doors. Extensive driveway providing off-street parking. Extensive garden grounds stretching up to 0.5 of an acre. External storage. Unrestricted on-street parking. Rosewell offers an idyllic village lifestyle in a rural setting, whilst being well placed for easy commuting to both Edinburgh and the Borders. Surrounded by open countryside at the foot of the Pentland Hills, this thriving village enjoys good local amenities, with more extensive shopping available in the neighbouring towns of Bonnyrigg and Dalkeith. Many pleasant walks can be enjoyed in the surrounding area including the Roslin Glen Country Park, which takes in the sights of the historic Rosslyn chapel, and the Penicuik-Dalkeith cycle path. Indoor leisure pursuits can be found at The Lasswade Centre in Bonnyrigg, which offers a swimming pool with a hydrotherapy suite, a state-of-the-art gym and a programme of fitness classes, or for the golf enthusiast, Whitehill House Golf Course and Glencorse Golf Course are just a short drive away. Nursery and primary schooling is provided locally at Rosewell Primary School, followed by secondary education at the Lasswade High School Centre. The City Bypass is within easy reach, providing access to the M8/M9 motorway networks and Edinburgh International Airport. The village is also served by regular bus links to and from the city centre via neighbouring towns and villages.