5
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2,267
SQFT
Westlands House is a magnificent five-bedroom detached family home with charming separate gatehouse, situated in an idyllic private plot with a south-facing aspect. Located just seven miles from the city centre, this is a unique opportunity to acquire country living in the city. Presented to the market in immaculate condition, the accommodation retains many of its period features and is well proportioned with five generously sized double bedrooms, three excellent receptions and three bathrooms, plus a cloakroom WC, across the main house and two-storey gatehouse. Westlands House is set within a leafy area just a stroll from the Water of Leith Walkway and a short distance from The Pentland Hills Regional Park.
The front door opens to a welcoming vestibule and hallway (with guest cloakroom WC) leading to the open plan south-facing sitting room and dining kitchen with bi-fold doors to the garden terrace. The kitchen is fully equipped with bespoke stainless steel countertops, a large island and high specification appliances (Bosch & Neff). The kitchen diner connects to an adjacent large utility/boot room with separate entrance. Down the elegantly decorated hallway is the principal bedroom with en-suite, two double bedrooms and family bathroom with bath and separate walk in shower, completing the ground floor.
The first-floor level comprises the impressive south facing drawing room with log burner, a cosy snug with French doors to the Juliet balcony and a fourth double bedroom.
The delightful self-contained gatehouse with wood-panelled interior provided a further spacious double bedroom, sitting room with door to the charming, cobbled garden terrace, fitted kitchen and showerroom.
Externally, the property boasts a large, gated driveway with parking for 4 to 5 cars, front garden, log store and garage. To the rear of the property is a south facing, enchanting walled garden, with a large lawn, mature trees and shrubs, including magnolia, wisteria, hydrangeas and lavender. There is a vegetable garden with fruit trees, raised beds, shed, log store, plus a generous south facing terrace.
The property is close to good local schooling, plus many of Edinburgh’s highly regarded independent schools provide private transport to and from Balerno. Westlands House lies within a short distance from Curriehill train station which runs regular services into Edinburgh’s city centre. The City Bypass is easily accessible, as are links that connect to Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s main motorways network.
Summary of Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Hallway & Two Integrated Storage Cupboards, Cloakroom, Guest WC,
Open Plan Sitting Room & Fully Equipped Dining Kitchen with Direct Access to the Rear Garden Through Bi-Fold Doors,
Large Utility/Boot Room with Separate Entrance,
Principal Bedroom with Built in Wardrobes and dressing table,
En Suite Shower Room & Direct Access to Rear Garden,
Double Bedroom Two with Built in Wardrobe & French Doors to Front Garden,
Double Bedroom Three & Built in Wardrobe, Family Bathroom.
First Floor
Snug/Library & French Doors to Juliet Balcony,
South Facing Drawing Room Benefitting from Idyllic Views to Rear Garden with Log Burner & Access to Eaves Storage,
Double Bedroom Four, Access to Loft Storage from First Floor Landing
Two Storey Gatehouse
Living/Dining Room & Direct Access to Garden, Fully Fitted Kitchen, Shower Room,
Double Bedroom Benefitting from Triple Aspect Views & Built in Wardrobe.
Private Outdoor Space
Secure Gated Driveway with parking for 5 to 6 cars,
Garage & workshop space with Power,
Raised Borders with well-Kept Leafy Shrubbery and Floral Border, Log Store
South Facing Enclosed Rear Garden, including a Large Laid Lawn with Terrace Area Featuring an Abundance of Flowers, Shrubs & Fruit Trees Including Hydrangeas, Wisteria, Magnolia, Jasmine, Peonies, Honeysuckle, Silver Birch, Specimen Fruit Trees,
Garden Shed & Back Gate.
Viewings
Viewing by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, On The Market and The London Office.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Important Notice
Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
Particulars prepared March 2024 - First Issue.