Harburn, West Calder, West Lothian, EH55

Westfield House blends eighteenth century architecture with refined contemporary interiors, all within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

THE PROPERTY

Westfield House is a Category B listed Georgian mansion of rare elegance, combining classical architecture with sensitively modernised interiors. Its symmetrical façade, tall sash windows and nineteenth century wings create a timeless presence within its landscape. Inside, a programme of careful design has elevated the house to a sophisticated modern standard while preserving the integrity of its period features. The accommodation extends to approximately 6,426 square feet arranged across three principal floors plus a cellar.

A welcoming reception hall with stone flooring and soft natural tones sets the tone for the rest of the interior. The main living spaces flow easily from one another. The formal drawing room is a generous and elegant room with tall windows, intricate plasterwork and a refined fireplace, leading through the bar to a large conservatory arranged with sitting and dining areas around a contemporary log fire. These three beautifully connected rooms create exceptional space for entertaining.

The family living areas are relaxed, inviting and designed for everyday life, especially the superb open plan kitchen living space. A comfortable sitting room arranged around a fireplace opens seamlessly into a spacious kitchen and dining area, unified by continuous stone flooring. Painted cabinetry, a central island, bespoke glazed dressers and a window seat make this an ideal space for cooking, gathering and family living. A bright garden room with full height glazing on three sides opens directly onto terraces and lawns, bringing natural light into the house throughout the year. Further rooms include an excellent study and a generous office, well suited to home working.

The principal bedroom suite is a private and beautifully finished sanctuary, incorporating a generous bedroom, dressing room and a striking bathroom with a freestanding copper bath, large walk in shower and steam room with Crittall style glazing. There are six bedrooms in total, arranged across the first and second floors, all finished with elegant detailing and excellent natural light. Two of the upper bedrooms are particularly spacious. A cellar provides useful storage.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately eighteen acres and form an essential part of the property’s appeal. A long tree lined drive leads to a gravel sweep at the front of the house. To the rear, sweeping lawns, terraces and well stocked borders flow into woodland and paddocks, creating a sense of privacy and enclosure. The present owners have strengthened the planting and structure, enhancing seasonal interest and enriching the landscape.

Beyond the formal areas, the wider grounds reveal a series of charming outdoor spaces. A sundial set within a sheltered garden, mature trees casting shifting light across the grass, and carefully tended paths lead towards a picturesque pond edged with low planting and reeds. Timber decking beside the water offers a tranquil place to sit. Traditional stone walls, arched gateways and sheltered corners add architectural charm. A courtyard framed by the outbuildings forms an intimate outdoor room ideal for gatherings. Paddocks provide versatility for equestrian use, hobby farming or livestock.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES AND OUTBUILDINGS

The estate offers excellent equestrian facilities, including a forty metre by twenty metre dressage arena with a sand and rubber surface and twelve loose boxes arranged between traditional barns and purpose built stables. Grazing land extends to about eleven acres, divided into practical, securely fenced paddocks.

The outbuildings are extensive and versatile, providing a large gym, multiple garages, workshops, stores, barn ranges, stable blocks and covered areas, together forming a highly practical group of buildings.

Westfield House occupies a peaceful and highly accessible rural position between the villages of West Calder and Harburn, surrounded by open countryside yet exceptionally well connected. The house lies within the West Lothian Countryside Belt and combines genuine privacy with excellent proximity to major routes and urban amenities.

For the city, the M8 at Junction 3 is a short drive and provides a direct route into Edinburgh along with fast access west towards Glasgow. Rail services from West Calder and Murieston offer convenient commuter links to Edinburgh Haymarket and Glasgow Central, allowing an easy balance of rural living and city life.

Edinburgh Airport is within comfortable reach and offers an extensive choice of domestic and international routes, including frequent long haul services to America and key global hubs in the Middle East, a significant advantage for frequent travellers and those with professional commitments further afield.

Day to day amenities are excellent. Nearby Livingston provides a comprehensive choice of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and services, together with a major indoor shopping centre and a hospital, while West Calder offers local stores and essentials. The surrounding villages maintain active communities with a welcoming atmosphere.

Schooling is well catered for, with local junior and senior options in West Calder and a wide selection of respected independent schools in Edinburgh, including Cargilfield, St George’s, Fettes College, Merchiston, The Edinburgh Academy, Mary Erskine’s and George Watson’s, with direct bus services from Livingston South railway station to certain schools.

Recreation is first class. The Pentland Hills to the south offer superb walking and riding, with lochs and reservoirs providing opportunities for fishing and waterside paths. Harburn has a friendly village hall and an eighteen hole golf course, adding to the area’s appeal.

Altogether, Westfield House is ideally positioned to enjoy the best of both worlds, combining the tranquillity and beauty of rural West Lothian with direct access to Edinburgh, the airport, fast transport connections and an excellent array of shops, supermarkets, schools and services.