Five bedroom house and commercial estate, Old Pentland Road, Edinburgh, EH10

An outstanding family home and commercial estate extending to around 7 acres, located on Edinburgh's southern fringe.

House

Set amidst beautifully maintained garden grounds and enjoying a peaceful semi-rural setting, this exceptional detached family home offers spacious, well-appointed accommodation extending to approximately 2,602 sq ft.

The property has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living, with bright and flexible accommodation arranged over two levels. A welcoming vestibule opens into a central hallway, leading to the outstanding open-plan kitchen and dining room. Finished to an excellent standard, this impressive space features a substantial central island, extensive fitted cabinetry and ample space for family dining and entertaining, with direct access to the garden and terrace.

Complementing the kitchen is a charming sitting room, positioned to enjoy views over the surrounding gardens, whilst a separate snug provides a comfortable and versatile additional reception room. A study offers ideal home-working space, and the ground floor is further enhanced by a utility room and contemporary shower room.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite bathroom and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens. Three further double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for families and visiting guests alike.

Externally, the property sits within extensive landscaped grounds, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and generous areas for outdoor entertaining and recreation. A large patio terrace creates an ideal setting for al fresco dining, whilst the substantial driveway provides ample parking.

Combining generous proportions, high-quality finishes and a desirable countryside feel whilst remaining conveniently accessible, this is a superb family home offering both comfort and flexibility in equal measure.

Commercial Opportunity

Until recently the site was in operation as the Secret Herb Garden Café & Bistro. There is now a commercial opportunity to utilise the existing structures for a new business venture. We have summarised the main buildings as follows:

Glasshouse: The Glasshouse is an impressive feature of the site and includes an integral watering system and commercial growing areas. New doors and canopy systems have been installed. The area can be utilised as a seating/dining area, as well as for growing.

Distillery and Bar: Situated to the rear of the shop is a distillery and bar area which has been extended to accommodate a contemporary bar and tasting room. The distillation room is modern construction of steel portal frame with brick infill walls.

Shop, Store & Catering Kitchen: To the front of the site is a timber framed building containing retail space with generous storage, utility room and WC facilities. Attached is a kitchen benefitting from a separate access door.

Private Office: A converted Shephard’s Caravan provides a small office facility which has bene fitted out internally for its intended use.

Commercial & Residential Accommodation

According to our recent measurement survey the premises contain the following approximate gross internal floor areas:

- Commercial buildings: 1,146.48 sq m (12,341 sq ft)
- Herb Cottage: 241.73 sq m (2,602 sq ft)

The commercial subjects lie on an area of ground extending to approximately 2.37 Ha (5.86 acres).

The residential dwelling house lies on a site of approximately 0.48 Ha (1.19 acres).

The property enjoys a highly convenient yet semi-rural setting on the southern edge of Edinburgh, offering excellent access to both the city centre and surrounding countryside.

The property is ideally positioned for a wide range of amenities, with Straiton Retail Park nearby providing an extensive selection of shopping and leisure facilities.

Commuters are particularly well served by swift access to the Edinburgh City Bypass, while the nearby Pentland Hills Regional Park offers outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.