Cottage for sale in Newton Farm Cottages, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a charming, semi-detached stone-built cottage of traditional design which has been carefully upgraded and modernised to form spacious family accommodation on ground and upper level. This is a country cottage but it is well located for access to the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh and it is only minutes from Edinburgh City By-pass leading to other parts of the Central Belt to the west to Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh Airport and the Queensferry Crossing and to the east and to the south. Near the village of Millerhill and some two miles from Dalkeith and Musselburgh the property is conveniently situated for shopping outlets and also for access to Fort Kinnaird which includes Marks & Spencer. There are further shopping facilities at Straiton. The house is also well located for access to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Queen Margaret University. There is a train connection at Shawfair with access to Edinburgh in eighteen minutes and for leisure pursuits the cottage is within easy reach of golf courses at Newbattle, Broomieknowe, Kings Acre and Musselburgh with a Health Club at Newcraighall and also at Shawfair. Buses serve this area leading into the City Centre and other parts and Park and Rides are situated at Shawfair and Todhills.

The area at Newton is presently the subject of a Cala development with high-priced houses being erected in the area. Those adjacent to the subjects of sale will be occupied in the autumn and the houses to the south will be built at a later date. A copy of the Builders’ Site Plan will be available to any interested purchaser.

This has been a family home for over twenty years and has been maintained and upgraded to a high standard. The cottage benefits from oil-fired central heating and the double glazed sash and case windows add to the charm of the property and are in keeping with the style of the original cottage. At the entrance there is a useful porch with area for hanging coats and this opens on to the reception hall. The wooden curved staircase leads to the upper floor. There is a spacious lounge on the ground floor along with a fully-fitted kitchen and the bathroom with three-piece suite and over-bath shower boasts a unique mosaic-patterned floor. The upper floor comprises of two very good double bedrooms with fitted carpets and open views over the front garden. There are two stone-built outhouses within the gardens – one has light and power and can house appliances whilst the other includes the boiler and tank and the immersion heater control.

A very special feature of this handsome property is the spectacular country garden filled with plants, shrubs and flowers giving colour and interest along with scents and perfumes at all times of the year. The garden is very secluded and private and will be of interest to a prospective purchaser.

To appreciate the excellent location of this delightful family cottage and its spacious accommodation over two floors early viewing is recommended