Coalheugh Head Cottage, West Calder, West Lothian, EH55

Superb country home with spacious accommodation of 3,962 sq ft with mature garden, grazing and woodland all set within around 5 acres

Description

Coalheugh Head Cottage is a substantial country home, built of stone under a slate roof. The property is set within approximately 5 acres of mature grounds offering rural living in a very convenient and accessible location. Historically the property was a horse mill and two byres but now has comfortable and flexible accommodation over two floors.

Beyond the driveway there are a number of seedling and mature trees towards the entrance to the paddock with its stable block. The paddock is enclosed by perimeter fencing and bounded by woodland to the southeast. The landscaped terraced gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden and a timber decked balcony with timber balustrade wrapping around the rear of the property, providing a sheltered area for entertaining and alfresco dining. There is a paved dining area immediately off the kitchen and roundel. The rear gardens are bounded by a fence with a gate giving access to the amenity land beyond.

Internally, the entrance hall sits centrally in the building with the living accommodation to the east end of the property. The modern dining kitchen has French doors to the garden and is fitted with a Rayburn range and kitchen island. There is plenty of space for a good-sized dining table and a door leads through to the sitting room. Here there are exposed beams and a wood burning stove while above is a mezzanine balcony. The roundel is situated on the south side of the property and is a flexible space with superb views over the gardens and grounds of the house.

Across the main entrance hallway from the kitchen is a TV room and bathroom with another entrance hall beyond. This is double height and provides access to the three ground floor bedrooms. The largest of the ground floor bedrooms has a kitchenette and en suite with a door to its own balcony overlooking the garden, making it an ideal space for guests. The other two bedrooms are off the hallway which is fitted with a bespoke, hand crafted library wall. A stair from here leads to two en suite bedrooms with dressing rooms on the first floor. The accommodation is completed by a home office (accessed via its own staircase) and a utility room with door to the garden.

Coalheugh Head Cottage is accessed via a private driveway and there is a generous parking area to the right hand side of the house. The formal gardens sit on the south side of the property and are made up of lawns and terraces. A strip of woodland provides a rich habitat for wildlife and separates the formal gardens from the paddock which sits to the west. The paddock has productive grazing of about 2.9 acres and there are timber stables along with a modern steel shed.

Location

Coalheugh Head Cottage sits in a wonderful rural location just to the south of West Calder. The Pentland Hills rise to the south, providing excellent walking and fishing opportunities in various lochs and reservoirs. Harburn boasts a well regarded 18 hole golf course and busy calendar of local events hosted in the village hall.

The property benefits from the best of both town and country living, with Livingston’s indoor retail park and main supermarkets about 4 miles away. West Calder offers a range of shops, cafés and services on its main street, as well as the tourist attraction of Five Sisters Zoo. The town’s train station provides a frequent service to both Edinburgh (approx 30 mins) and Glasgow (approx 50 mins).

Primary schooling is available at Bellsquarry or Parkhead, with secondary school options in Livingston or West Calder. The independent Clifton Hall School near Newbridge is 11 miles away and offers a nursery, junior and senior school. An excellent range of private schools is available in Edinburgh, including Stewart’s Melville College, Mary Erskine’s School and George Watson’s, all of which have direct bus services from Livingston South railway station. The Gyle shopping centre (15 miles) is on the near side of Edinburgh and offers excellent shopping and a good range of services and restaurants.

The property is extremely commutable as it benefits from first class accessibility to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Junction 4 of the M8, linking both cities, is less than 5 miles away. The A70 and A71 offer alternative, more scenic routes into Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is also on the near side of the city centre.

Square Footage: 3,962 sq ft


Acreage: 5.08 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to septic tank. Central heating and hot water provided by oil fired boiler. Solar panels, which form part of a feed in tariff scheme.

Fixtures & Fittings: Integrated white goods (with the exception of the dishwasher), fitted floor coverings and light fittings are to be included within the sale.

Solicitors: Turcan Connell, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh. Tel: .

Photos taken: August 2025.

Date produced: August 2025.