2 Dalhousie Mains Cottages, Dalkeith, EH22

***NEW FIXED PRICE £5,000 BELOW HOME REPORT VALUE***

The Property

Welcome to 2 Dalhousie Mains Cottages, a most appealing and rarely available traditional, extended Semi-Detached Cottage Bungalow offering Two Double Bedrooms and stunning private gardens with private off-street parking.  Enjoying a beautiful setting, close to the Dalhousie railway viaduct this charming property is ideally positioned lying to the north side of the popular Midlothian village of Newtongrange and just 1.4 miles from the highly regarded residential Eskbank area, with Dalkeith and Bonnyrigg within easy reach offering excellent local amenities including schooling with leisure amenities together, a railway station, a Tesco Superstore and Community Hospital less than one mile from the property.  This charming cottage benefits from a lovely secluded setting with stunning gardens and offers excellent potential.  The accommodation comprises a welcoming Entrance Hallway with windows set to the front of the property, a Lounge with a corner aspect and windows to the front and side, a modern Kitchen with a door accessing the rear garden, Two Double Bedrooms and the three-piece Family Bathroom completes the accommodation.  The Lounge offers a feature fireplace as a focal point with a brick surround and tiled hearth, housing a multi-fuel burning stove which serves radiators throughout the property.  The bright and modern Kitchen is accessed from the Lounge and enjoys a lovely south facing aspect with two windows set to the rear overlooking the private gardens with an excellent range of base and wall cabinets, complimentary surfaces and attractive tiled surrounds. Integrated appliances include a ceramic hob with an electric oven with space for free standing appliances and a convenient pantry storage cupboard. A door provides access to the side, rear and front gardens.  The Principal Bedroom is set to the rear and offers generous proportions with a feature fireplace. The second Double Bedroom is also set to the rear with a four door fitted wardrobe, a feature fireplace and a open stair providing access to the attic storage space with additional under-stair storage cupboards also providing excellent storage options.  The three-piece Family Bathroom offers attractive tiled surrounds to a bath, WC and porcelain wash hand basin set in a vanity cabinet and a window set to the front creates natural light. Externally there is a stunning setting to enjoy, with a corner position creating wrap around garden areas, laid to lawn surrounded by mature plants, shrubs and trees.  The rear garden is south facing, offering a secluded spot with an area laid to lawn, a garden shed and ample space to extend (subject to the required planning consents).  There is a large private, mature garden area to the side of the property with a secluded setting offering privacy, featuring an extensive lawn, a low-maintenance chipped area creating scope for additional parking, outdoor entertaining with a backdrop of trees and a lovely countryside feel yet only minutes from excellent local amenities. This unique, much loved family home offers a rare opportunity with early viewing essential to fully appreciate the magnificent setting and ideal position.   

Location          

Dalhousie Mains Cottages are located just below the Dalhousie railway viaduct close to the River South Esk with open farmland and countryside spaces on the doorstep, creating an ideal location to enjoy country walks, yet lying within minutes of excellent local amenities in Eskbank, Dalkeith, Newtongrange and Bonnyrigg.  Positioned approximately eight miles south of Edinburgh City Centre and perfectly placed for the commuter with two train stations close by, one at Newtongrange and a second at Eskbank - both offering park and ride, providing a rail link from the Borders railway to the City Centre - a 20 minute journey  Offering excellent shopping on the doorstep with a local convenience store and a 24 hour Tesco Supermarket within walking distance.  Also within easy walking distance is Dalkeith town centre, where you can take advantage of a superb range of shops and services, including a Morrisons Supermarket, an excellent range of banks, building societies and a post office. You will also be well placed to access the retail parks at Fort Kinnaird, Straiton and Cameron Toll.  Eskbank also offers easy access to a wide range of recreational and leisure opportunities in the area with a choice of excellent bars, restaurants, cafés and is perfectly placed to enjoy all nature has to offer with Dalkieth Country Park with Restoration Yard, Kings Park, Ironmills Park and a golf course all within easy reach. Dalkeith cycle path offers a delightful cycle route and walkway and also well placed to access the East Lothian coastline with beautiful beaches and vast choice of golf courses. The property is located within the catchment for the highly regarded Kings Park Primary School with secondary schooling and sporting facilities offered nearby at the towns Community School Campus. An efficient public transport network operates throughout Dalkeith and further afield and the city by-pass provides easy access to the surrounding areas of Edinburgh and other motorway networks linking Edinburgh International Airport, the Forth Road Bridges, East Lothian and beyond.  A perfect location with access to extensive local amenities, lovely green outdoor spaces and easy transport links.