The Old Schoolhouse, Newlandrig, Gorebridge, Midlothian

The Old Schoolhouse is a substantial family home with period character and beautifully appointed accommodation. Extending to more than 4,000 square feet in a U-shaped layout, the living space is arranged mostly on a single level and offers one main family residence with the potential if desired of a self-contained one-bedroom annexe.

At the entrance, a vestibule with useful cupboard storage opens to a welcoming reception hall, with access to the main reception rooms and ground-floor bedrooms. The principal, formal reception room is the dual aspect drawing room, with its high ceiling, wooden flooring, open fireplace and sash windows, which welcome plenty of natural light and affords views across the garden. Further space in which to relax or entertain includes the family room/snug, which has a splendid fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove, while at the rear, the sunny conservatory provides space for dining and relaxation, as well as French doors opening to the garden. The main living area also has a well-equipped kitchen with plenty of fitted storage, integrated appliances and space for a breakfast table, with the utility room providing further home storage and space for appliances. The utility room also provides access to the large loft, providing ample storage space. There are also two further loft storage spaces.

A second kitchen and sitting area is located off its own private hallway, separated from the main reception hall via an internal door. It forms the basis of a potential self-contained annexe, with its fully fitted kitchen and space for a seating and dining area. Connecting to the kitchen there is one double bedroom with its own large en suite bathroom.

There are four additional bedrooms on the ground level of the main house, including the principal bedroom with its built-in wardrobes, French doors to the garden, and en suite bathroom. Three further ground-floor bedrooms have access to a family bathroom, with the final double bedroom being located on the first floor, with built-in storage and a large en suite bathroom.

At the entrance to the home, a five-bar wooden gate opens onto the driveway, which leads through a wooded area to the central courtyard in front of the house. There is plenty of parking on the courtyard, as well as space for vehicles in the carport/store.

The garden to the front, side and rear of the house provide rolling lawns, mature trees and hedgerows and views across the surrounding fields. There are also border beds with established shrubs and flowering perennials, raised beds for growing your own produce and a greenhouse.

The hamlet of Newlandrig is situated between Gorebridge and Pathhead on the Tyne-Esk Trail, ideal for hiking, cycling and walking. The nearby Vogrie Country Park has a café, playpark and nine-hole golf course with the Pentland Hills, East Lothian coastline and numerous golf courses offering a plethora of outdoor activities.

The villages of Gorebridge and Pathhead offer day-to-day amenities and primary schooling. Gorebridge has a library and leisure centre and Pathhead a Post Office, a pub, a bakery, a GP surgery, a pharmacy and a takeaway. There is a 24-hour Tesco supermarket in Eskbank (about 5.2 miles), further town centre amenities and secondary school in Dalkeith with high street brands at nearby Kinnaird and Pentland Retail Parks as well as in Edinburgh city centre. Transport links are excellent with the city bypass not far away, providing access to central Scotland’s motorway network. A Park & Ride north of the bypass (about 6.2 miles) connects to Edinburgh, while Gorebridge Railway station (about 1.6 miles) offers regular services to the Borders and Edinburgh Waverley.

Local Authority: Midlothian
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private Drainage via Septic Tank. Oil central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves and easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not
Tenure: Freehold