Property description
We are delighted to bring to the market this excellent five bedroomed detached Eco house, with integral single garage and approx 1 acre of land located within a short drive of Edinburgh and major road routes. Designed and built by the current owner, they have developed this property into a largely self-sustaining Eco house, with enough land to lead a self-sufficient-ish lifestyle.
With three sources of renewable energy, from its 2kW solar panels, 6kW wind turbine and ground source heat pump, allow you to run an efficient Eco home. Coupled with its growing area, including Poly tunnel, chicken coup area, and large growing area offer a truly off grid lifestyle. The property also boasts stunning views of the Borders countryside from the living room, kitchen and garden grounds.
The property comprises of an entrance vestibule with large double door cloakroom; that houses the renewable energy controls. A family bathroom with three-piece bathroom suite and shower over the bath, floor tiles and floor to ceiling tiling, and a linen cupboard. From the hallway are doorways to both the large family lounge with feature real wood fireplace and double aspect windows to admire the splendid views, and also to the large kitchen diner, fitted with ample cupboard units and worktop space all to a high quality, including a Belfast sink and electric range style hob and oven. Double sliding doors from the dining area lead to the patio area at the rear of the property and built-in barbeque. To the remainder of the ground floor are three bedrooms, two double and one single, each with built-in storage. Upstairs is the master bedroom, very generous in size and boasting built in wardrobe units, triple aspect windows including Velux windows, and a comfortable three-piece partially tiled en-suite shower room. Across the hallway is a good sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobe space and fantastic Westerly views. Separating these bedrooms is further storage for occasional items and an extensive study with Velux lightning.
Surrounding the property are magnificent gardens to the front, sides, and large raised lawn area to the rear, with drystone wall surrounding the boundary of the grounds. In front of the single garage, the chipped stone drive can comfortably accommodate three cars, and a further over-sized parking bay to the bottom front of the garden, perfect for trailers or caravans and the like.
The property further benefits double glazing throughout, septic tank and private driveway.
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on 0131 524 9797
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All fitted carpets and fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds, range cooker, fridge/freezer. All fitted energy sources as detailed. Poly tunnel, two sheds and barbecue. Please note that there is additional information on request in regards to the renewables and energy costs/income.
Property Features :
- 5 bedrooms
- 1 public room
- 2 bathrooms