- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Public Rooms
- 5 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Ground & First Floor
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Attached Double Garage
- Oil Fired Heating
Description
A stunning conversion of a traditional stone building that has been significantly re-designed and extended to create a beautiful family home of the highest standard. The highly versatile living accommodation allows a layout suited for home office use, an au pair/granny flat or even bed and breakfast potential. Whilst the area is very rural, its accessibility from both Edinburgh and Glasgow continues to be a draw for those seeking a very peaceful country house, with the benefit of easy access to city based amenities. The ground floor accommodation comprises - porch, hall, elegant sitting room leading to a magnificent round house drawing room with exposed timber beams, glass cupola and superb views of the surrounding countryside, country kitchen with exposed timber beams and oil fired Rayburn, double bedroom 5 with fitted wardrobes, double bedroom 2/study with en-suite shower room, cloakroom with WC and hand basin, utility room, shower room, bathroom and integral double garage. The first floor comprises - master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, double bedroom 3 with fitted wardrobes, dressing area and en-suite shower room, double bedroom 4 with fitted wardrobes and two attic rooms.
Location
Coalheughead occupies a peaceful, rural setting surrounded by open rolling countryside on the outskirts of Harburn, near West Calder. The area is highly accessible to both Edinburgh City Centre (approximately 19 miles) and Glasgow. The A70 lies within 4 miles and affords good access to Edinburgh and the South. The M8 lies approximately 7 miles to the north, allowing access to Edinburgh International Airport and the motorway network of central Scotland. West Calder station provides access to Edinburgh and Glasgow, whilst there is a Park-and-ride express bus service to central Edinburgh available from Hermiston. West Calder offers local shopping, whilst nearby Livingston provides a wider range including leisure facilities. There are numerous leisure facilities and pursuits nearby including the Pentland Hills, Cobbinshaw Reservoir and several golf courses including the Harburn Golf Club which is within walking distance.
Garden
The house is approached by a shared private drive. At the front of the property there is a beautifully maintained terraced garden including two ponds. There are also two useful grazing paddocks bound by a small river and adjoining woodland. To the rear is a delightful and beautifully designed Japanese Garden. In all, about 5 acres of grounds.
Parking
The property has a gravel driveway offering parking and a turning area. The double garage with integral cupboard for sports equipment and cupboard units with sink has a remote controlled electric up-and-over door.
Fixtures and Fittings
All light fittings (except the sitting room light fittings), curtains, fitted kitchen appliances, oil fired Rayburn, washing maching and small freezer are included in the sale price.
Services
The property has private drainage and an oil fired central heating system which is mainly underfloor. A central vacuum system is integrated within the house, whilst Cat 5e cabling is routed to 6 rooms.
Directions
From Edinburgh, take the A70 Lanark Road and after the Harperigg Reservoir, turn right onto the B7008 signposted West Calder. Continue on this road, crossing the railway line, pass the golf course and after passing the equestrian centre, turn left on to a minor road which leads to Coalheughead.
School Catchment Areas
There are good primary and secondary schools locally, whilst Edinburgh offers a range of public schooling, some of which provide a bus service from West Calder.