Wester Bavelaw, Balerno, Midlothian

Wester Bavelaw offers combined internal accommodation of over 4,700 sq. ft., including dual detached workshops and garaging. The main home is a unique stone-built property that has been sensitively extended over the years providing a wealth of light-filled and characterful living spaces.

An entrance vestibule with fitted coat and boot cupboards opens into an airy hallway and on into the multi-aspect sash windowed formal dining room. From here, stairs rise to the first-floor level which houses an impressive 24ft drawing room with wood-burning stove and multiple picture windows affording far-reaching countryside views to the north on to the Forth bridges and beyond. The ground floor accommodation flows through a well-appointed kitchen with a red AGA range and an array of attractive country-style wall and base cabinets, worksurfaces and display units. Beyond the kitchen another hallway leads past a useful cloakroom, to two bedrooms, a modern family bathroom with separate bathtub and walk-in shower to a peaceful study, equally suited as a playroom or additional bedroom.

From the main hallway steps lead down to a hall with sliding doors leading to a sunny terrace and the garden. Following the passage takes you to an additional trio of well-proportioned bedrooms with various fitted wardrobes and a linen cupboard and drying room. Serving the bedrooms is an additional cloakroom and contemporary bathroom complete with separate shower and bathtub.

The property sits within a private plot of over 11 acres approached via a gravelled driveway and forecourt surrounded by woodland and fields, offering ample parking alongside the 44 ft. garage and versatile dual workshops. These outbuildings may lend themselves to further development subject to the usual consents.

Pretty gardens and herbaceous plants adorn the front façade of the home, while formal lawned and enclosed gardens wrapping around offer an assortment of spaces in which to relax, with neat, hedged borders and fine specimen trees. Further, the plot extends to paddocks and fields complete with a livestock or horse shelter.

The property is situated close to the scenic Red Moss Nature Reserve and enjoys unmediated access to the Pentland Regional Park. Sitting on the fringes of the highly sought-after residential district of Balerno, south-west of the city, known locally as the “Gateway to the Pentlands”, it is within easy commuting distance to Edinburgh City Centre with convenient road access to the west to the city bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and the central Scotland motorway network.

In Balerno there are a range of local amenities including shops, banks and Post Office services. The village is well known for the quality of education available at Balerno High School and being so close to Edinburgh the choice of easily commutable private schools is considerable.
In addition to the good road links the close at hand Water of Leith provides a cycle or walking route directly to the city centre, with its wealth of shopping, cultural, noted educational and sporting facilities. Nearby Curriehill Station offers regular links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and London.

Local Authority: City of Edinburgh Council
Services: Mains electricity. Private water supply (certification can be provided). Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage (further information can be provided)
Council Tax: Band H
Fixtures & Fittings: All fitted carpets and all bedroom curtains included in the sale
Tenure: Freehold
Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
A right of pre-emption currently exists in the favour of the neighbouring landowner. Further information can be provided upon request.
Sellers solicitor: Attn Lizzie Mcfadzean, Gillespie Macandrew, Broxden House, Lamberkine Drive, Perth, PH1 1RA