Location

Lawhead has a picturesque countryside setting just 4.5 miles from the outskirts of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentland Hills. The house has a very rural feel and there are plenty of outdoor activities on the doorstep, but it also benefits from excellent access to the local town of Penicuik and Edinburgh itself.

The centre of the historic town of Penicuik, once a centre for paper mills, is 2.5 miles away. The town offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, primary and secondary schools and leisure facilities. These services are further enhanced in nearby Roslin, and Straiton which is located 4.4 miles away.

All the fee paying schools in Edinburgh are within easy reach. The property is extremely well situated for access to the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) and the city centre (8.5 miles). The bypass is around 4.5 miles to the north and gives access to the south, east and west of the city, Edinburgh International Airport and the motorway network. The A702 and A701 provide good links to the M74 to the south.

Description

Lawhead is situated in an elevated position at the foot of the Pentland Hills, looking south. The views to the north, west, and east, up to and along the south side of the Pentlands are exceptional and far reaching. The property dates back to the early 19th century and is constructed of stone under a slate roof. The front door, located on the south side, opens into a hallway.

The kitchen is fitted with both base and wall-mounted units and offers ample space for a dining table. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room, a back door, and a WC. A centrally located dining room, featuring a wood-burning stove, is dual-aspect and adjacent to this is an additional reception room with a door leading to the side of the property.

Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, served by both a bathroom and a separate shower room. The views from the bedrooms, primarily to the south, are extensive and scenic.

To the north of the main house lies a U-shaped steading, which includes a range of barns, old stables, and storage spaces. The stables offer approximately 4,000+ square feet of additional space and could be converted, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions from the local council. In front of the steading is a large courtyard area suitable for parking multiple vehicles.

The gardens at Lawhead are south-facing and mainly laid to lawn. A stone wall encloses part of the garden, and mature trees are interspersed throughout the grounds.