Detached house for sale in The White House, Macbiehill, West Linton, Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders EH46

The White House is a wonderfully appointed modern family home offering over 2,400 sq. Ft. Of flexible accommodation arranged over two light-filled floors. Having been lovingly extended and comprehensively refurbished by the current owner.

The porch opens into the spacious main entrance hall with its light tunnels and variety of fitted store cupboards and a useful fitted utility room. From here is the cosy sitting room, with its feature fireplace and Hwam wood-burning stove. This flows naturally into the 34 ft. Open-plan living, dining area, and kitchen, a sociable south-facing space enjoying expansive elevated vistas from multiple aspects, with sliding doors to the sun terrace and underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen comprises a wide range of handmade oak wall and base cabinetry and shelving, complete with Corian worktops, an Everhot range with induction hob and hotplate, a double sink and a generous walk-in pantry.

The main hallway also gives access to two of the property’s five bright and well-proportioned bedrooms, both of which feature fitted wardrobes and convenient use of the adjacent contemporary family bathroom. The rear hallway with its turned stairway rising to the first floor and large storage space beneath, opens to a peaceful study/bedroom with convenient access to the adjoining garage. The first-floor landing opens to an additional family bathroom between two further bedrooms, including the 16 ft. Principal with its wall of built-in wardrobes and far-reaching views.<br /><br />The property enjoys a well-sized private plot set among beautiful open countryside, enjoying striking views of the dramatic hills and landscapes.

The home is approached via a tarmac and gravelled in-and-out driveway with an ev charger, flowing to a front forecourt with access to the integrated double garage with electric roller door.

There are 14 solar panels on the south-facing roof, that feed to two 5KW solar batteries located in the loft space, whilst the south-facing raised deck with glass balustrade sits alongside a paved sun terrace.

The mature garden further comprises sections of fruit trees and berry bushes and a colourful herbaceous border beside the home, along with a rose bed and a wildflower section with hedging and trees. The large rear lawn also features a shed and a quality Hartley Botanic greenhouse with a tap and double plug socket.<br /><br />Picturesque West Linton within the striking hills is an idyllic setting enjoying a plethora of rural pursuits and benefits from everyday amenities including shops, restaurants and public houses.

It benefits from easy access to Edinburgh, with its wealth of shopping, cultural, educational, recreational, and sporting facilities. Along with its international airport. Waverley Rail Station offers regular rail links to Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and London, with convenient road connections via the M8.

Local Authority: Scottish Borders Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Fixtures and Fittings: Most by separate negotiation. Excluded are: The glass star light fitting in the sitting room, the two rear door curtains, the upstairs two window landing curtains, hallway curtains outside office, utility room washing machine and free-standing garage fridge freezer.
Rights of way: There is shared access on foot across the driveway with the neighbouring property, Bank Cottage.
Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.