Location

Set in the rolling countryside to the south of Edinburgh, Auchendinny Mains Farmhouse has a wonderful rural setting yet enjoys good proximity to services in the local villages and towns as well as easy access to Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) and the city centre (10 miles). The bypass is 6 miles to the north and gives access to the south, east and west of the city, Edinburgh International Airport and the motorway network. The property is also well placed for the main trunk roads south: the A7, A702 and A701.

The town of Penicuik is nearby and offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, primary and secondary schools, leisure facilities and a thriving art and craft scene. Additionally, Straiton (5 miles), provides superstores and a range of shops. Recreational facilities and outdoor pursuits are well catered for within the area. Hillend dry ski slope is 6 miles away. Nearby is the Glencorse Golf Course with other local courses located at Rutherford Castle and West Linton, and all the links courses of East Lothian within 30 miles. There are excellent and extensive walking and cycle paths in the Pentland Hills Regional Park.

Description

Dating from the 1800s, Auchendinny Mains Farmhouse sits in a wonderful rural setting. Built of stone with a slate roof, the house has comfortable accommodation across two floors. Set centrally is the front door which opens into a light and spacious hallway. The dual aspect sitting room is located off and features a wood burning stove. Off the sitting room is a playroom overlooking the garden, and an adjacent store room. The kitchen is located across the hallway and has plenty of space for a dining table. The kitchen has a range of traditionally styled base units with an integrated sink and appliances including an oven, electric hob and extractor fan. Beside the kitchen is a utility room and larder cupboard. The main hallway features a guest cloakroom and the stairs rise from here to the first floor where there is a generous landing. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and there are a further four bedrooms on this level along with a family bathroom.

Located adjacent to the main part of the farmhouse and accessed from both the kitchen and by separate door is a guest wing. The accommodation comprises a sitting room with kitchenette, a shower room and bedroom. This is an ideal space for guests wanting a little independence or for short term lets, providing the appropriate certificates are granted by the council.

To the front of the house is a large parking area and a low stone wall with a gate giving access to the house. Behind the wall is an area of lawn with a pathway to the front door. There is an adjacent south facing patio and the lawn continues round the property to the back of the house. Here there are wonderful views to the Pentlands, and a Nissen hut which has been used for storing garden equipment.