Detached house for sale in Penicuik EH26, 5 Bedroom

Braidwood house is a substantial former farmhouse occupying a sheltered, rural site approximately 12 miles to the South of Edinburgh City Centre. Set in the beautiful countryside, the location provides the best of both worlds, with all the benefits of a rural environment, whilst being perfectly placed for those still wishing to commute to Edinburgh. The property has been significantly upgraded in recent years by the current owners to create a wonderful period home with modern heating and fittings set over 2 floors.

The property is approached via iron gates and a private gravel drive from the tree lined farm road, with ample space for parking to the front. There is also additional parking to the rear of the property. The gardens and ground extend to approximately 3.59 acres and there is a single garage attached to the rear of the property accessed from the shared courtyard. The mature and well-kept gardens extend to the front, side and rear of the property and are mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked colourful shrub and flower borders and trees which give privacy and shade. The vegetable garden is located to the south west of the house and borders the paddock. The paddock is to the front of the property and has planning for the erection of a dwelling house. Currently the paddock houses a steel framed, fully enclosed modern farm shed with power and a plumbed-in spring water trough – ideal for horse lovers.

Penicuik is the nearest town and provides good local amenities for shopping, schooling, restaurants and banking facilities. Easy access is given to Edinburgh International Airport, the Scottish Borders and to the Central Scotland Motorway network. Edinburgh City Centre is also within easy reach via the bypass offering all the amenities you would expect from the capital city.

The property is entered via the front porch and opens up to the bright hallway. A grand family room/dining room with bay window offers an open outlook to the Pentland Hills and gives direct access to the patio and gardens. The breakfasting kitchen is at the heart of the home and has been upgraded to a high standard incorporating a Raeburn stove and additional eye level oven, hob, integrated dishwasher and free standing American style fridge/freezer. Patio doors open out to the garden and there is a porch and separate access to the rear courtyard. From the kitchen there is a pantry and spacious utility room which houses the boiler and air source heating system. Access is also given to the single garage from the utility room. A spacious office/bedroom 5 and modern shower room complete the ground floor of this property…

A turned staircase leads to a spacious upper landing and access to the upper accommodation. The elegant drawing room boasts stunning views from the bay window over the surrounding fields. The master bedroom is of excellent proportions with a modern en-suite shower room and with windows overlooking the gardens to the front and side. The dual aspect Bedroom 2 is also of excellent proportions and has wood flooring and an Edinburgh press. Bedroom 3 is currently being used as a dressing room and along with bedroom 4 are to the rear of the property and give views to the Lammermuir hills. The family bathroom with roll-top bath and claw feet completes this fine family home.