Windrush Cottage, Easter Howgate, Penicuik, EH26

The Property
 
Welcome to ''Windrush Cottage'', a Detached Cottage with Three Double Bedrooms, Two Public Rooms, a Conservatory, a Double Detached Garage with a Carport and extensive private gardens surrounded by impressive views.  This rarely available, charming Cottage offers a great opportunity with spacious living space on one level set in stunning garden grounds enjoying an idyllic location in the hamlet of Easter Howgate, lying only a few miles from Edinburgh's City Bypass and Fairmilehead with Residents enjoying easy access to excellent local amenities in nearby Straiton, Loanhead and Penicuik.  This most appealing property boasts spacious accommodation with immaculate move-in presentation comprising :  a Reception Hallway with ceramic tiled flooring and a storage cupboard, a spacious Lounge with French Doors to a formal Dining Room, a bright and airy Conservatory, a modern Breakfasting Kitchen with Utility Room off, a Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Shower-Room and a walk-in Dressing Room, two further generously sized Double Bedrooms with one offering a original fireplace as a feature and the third bedroom offering a walk-in wardrobe and the three-piece Family Bathroom completes the accommodation.
 
There are many features to appreciate on entering this beautiful Cottage, with the spacious Lounge set to the rear overlooking the gardens and enjoying a south facing aspect with an abundance of natural light. A focal point of the room is the fireplace with marble surrounds and the glazed French Doors opening to the formal Dining Room which offers a large picture window, set to the side of the property, creating a corner aspect and offering stunning open views over the fields towards The Pentland Hills Regional Park.  The Dining Room offers ample space for entertaining with French Doors connecting to the sunny Conservatory and gardens beyond.  The modern Breakfasting Kitchen comprises an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary surfaces and tiled surrounds featuring high and low bespoke cabinet lighting.  Integrated appliances include a halogen hob with extractor canopy, an electric oven, fridge, freezer and a dishwasher.  The Utility Room offers additional cabinet storage with space for free standing appliances.  The En-Suite Shower Room and three-piece Family Bathroom offer high quality cabinetry with attractive tiled surrounds. The En-Suite comprises a shower compartment with a glazed screen, WC and a wash hand basin set in a vanity cabinet with storage and a tall heated towel rail. The Family Bathroom comprises a bath incorporating a shower with a glazed screen, WC and a wash hand basin.  
Externally there is much to appreciate with extensive private wraparound gardens, one of the home’s standout features, surrounding the property on three sides with a private gated driveway providing parking for several cars, a Detached Double Garage and a car port. The garden grounds extend to approximately an acre, and offer a secluded setting with a magnificent scenic outlook to open grazing land within the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The well kept mature gardens offer wonderful well stocked borders of plants and shrubs, with large areas laid with flowing lawns and mature trees adding the finishing touch to this stunning setting. In addition, there is a decked terrace with a summerhouse, offering the perfect spot for al-fresco dining and entertaining.

Further benefits include a LGP wall mounted central heating system, double glazing, a solar panel system, window blinds, external lighting, power and light in the double garage and a external water supply. Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this impressive family home in such a unique setting yet only a few miles from the City Centre.    


Location

Easter Howgate is a small rural community situated in Midlothian on the A702 Biggar Road, only some 2.5 miles south of the City By-pass and around 3.5 miles from Penicuik where you can access  a selection of shops and stores including a Tesco, Lidl and the Co-operative Supermarkets with a range of local services including a health centre. There is a 24 hour Asda, Ikea, Costco, Sainsbury Supermarket and M&S Food Store, in addition to the many shops at Straiton Retail Park by Loanhead, again under 4 miles away.  Nearby amenities include the famous Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Castle, Roslin Glen Country Park, The Pentland Hills Regional Park with 100km of waymarked routes that are suitable for all levels of fitness and Midlothian Snowsports Centre for skiing & snowboarding.  There are a number of golf courses nearby and a variety of walks and cycle paths in the immediate vicinity. Known for its agricultural and veterinary connections, the area is home to the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Transport links are strong, with a good local bus service and convenient road access to Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Bypass, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. Edinburgh International Airport is also within easy reach.