Schoolhouse, Leithen Road, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6HY

The property

Rare Opportunity to Purchase Charming Period Property, Now Requiring Refurbishment. Built in 1909, this is the first time this house has actually come onto the open market having been the Old Schoolhouse. It would make a wonderful family home with its spacious accommodation and wealth of period features. It is enviably located in a picturesque road overlooking Leithen Water & woodland to the front and the rolling hills to the rear. Situated on the edge of the popular historic town of Innerleithen with its wide range of excellent amenities, including primary school, supermarket, independent shops, pubs, cafes and access to outdoor pursuits for which the area has become well renowned. Great public transport close by with links into Edinburgh and other nearby towns. Property Description Impressive vestibule with tiled floor & stained glass panels leading to an open hallway with handsome staircase Spacious bay windowed sitting room with feature fireplace, gas fire and Edinburgh press Good sized kitchen/dining room with wide range of fitted units Handy pantry, storage areas & utility room with appliances & boiler (11 years old) Staircase to Maid's room with original fireplace which would make an excellent office Dual aspect family room/formal dining room overlooking front garden with feature fireplace Downstairs double bedroom 5 with shower Downstairs wc with access to understairs storage Large landing with airing cupboard housing hot water tank & access to the insulated loft Large master bedroom with wide range of fitted wardrobes, Edinburgh press and outstanding views to front over the garden to the woodland Bedroom 2 to front with fireplace, Edinburgh press and great views Bedroom 3 to rear with fireplace, Edinburgh press and superb outlook over to the rolling hills Bedroom 4, a single room to the front which would make a perfect study or child's bedroom Wood panelled family bathroom with bath with mains shower over, sink & shelving Separate wc Loads of period features including cornicing, wall panelling, high skirtings, panelled doors Gas central heating and mainly sash & case double glazed windows from CR Smith Stunning front garden with lawns, trees & shrubs and patio area to side Huge sunny rear west facing yard with space for parking numerous cars & garden storage – could easily be landscaped to provide a further rear garden