Riverside Cottage, Newbattle Road, Newbattle, Dalkeith, Midlothian

A picturesque 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage within the scenic conservation area of Newbattle, boasting attractive period features, a spacious garden with riparian rights to the River South Esk, and all within commuting distance to Edinburgh.

Riverside Cottage is a charming property that forms part of the original early 19th century stable complex belonging to Newbattle Abbey. The renowned Scottish architect David Bryce (1803-1876), famed for his building of Fettes College and Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary, altered the stables complex however in 1873 to include a coachman’s house – which, in turn, has become Riverside Cottage.

The picturesque category B-listed property, of stone construction under a slate roof, boasts many beautiful period features, most notably to its exterior with attractive bargeboard gables, pointed finials and twisted chimney pots that create an idyllic ‘picture postcard’ aesthetic. To the interior there are open fireplaces, astragal glazed windows with working shutters and a lovely banister rail with barley twist stair rods.

The gardens at Riverside Cottage are a real feature of the property and offer a spacious lawn to the rear surrounded by colourful herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubs. The lawn is split into two areas with steps leading down a ha-ha wall to a lower lawn which features a gravel terrace and a greenhouse. A further large gravel terrace flanks the house providing a spacious area for alfresco dining and entertaining.

The garden leads directly down to the banks of the River South Esk, which include riparian rights to the river, allowing for a tranquil space to sit and enjoy nature, perhaps to fish or take a swim throughout the summer months! The house sits behind a tall stone wall with a substantial gated pillared entrance that leads into a gravel driveway with parking for several cars.

The base of the garden borders onto Monkland Wall and Lord Ancrum’s Wood, with a gateway from the garden leading into the grounds of Newbattle Abbey. Various public footpaths intersect this ancient woodland allowing for some lovely walks directly from the house – which is ideal for those with dogs.

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Garden Room and Utility Room with WC

First Floor: Landing, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room, 2 Further Double Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom

Garden: Lovely, mature gardens bordering the river, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of colourful herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubs, to include a large gravel terrace and a gravel driveway.

Riparian Rights: Riparian rights to the River South Esk

About: 0.33 acres

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band G
EPC: Band D




EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: G