Property description
Leafield Cottage is a superb contemporary house, built within the grounds of a former cottage. Positioned overlooking Roslin Glen. The accommodation is finished to a high standard and provides excellent space for modern family living.
On the ground floor the accommodation is approached through a porch which leads into the kitchen. There is a two oven oil fired Aga and an excellent range of wall and floor units which incorporate a stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and an integrated dishwasher. The free standing fridge is included in the Let. From the kitchen an archway leads through into the dining area. This has a wood burning stove as its focal point, as well as ample space for a dining table, and double doors leading out to the side of the house. Both the kitchen and dining area have tiled floors. The family area is adjacent and provides an ideal space for modern family life. At the centre of the ground floor accommodation is a reception hall from which the staircase leads to the first floor. From the hall doors lead into the sitting room which features an open fireplace and windows on two aspects. Further doors lead into the bow ended sun room which benefits from wonderful views over the Pentlands and the Roslin Glen. Here, there are double doors leading directly into the garden. Off the central reception hall there is a cloakroom with WC and basin, and a corridor which provides access to two double bedrooms which share an interconnecting bathroom. In addition there is a utility / laundry cupboard. This houses the freezer which is also included in the Let.
On the first floor there is a large landing. This gives access to all the first floor bedrooms. The master bedroom is a superb room with windows on two aspects and wonderful views. It has a dressing room which in turn leads into the en suite bathroom. This has been finished to a very high standard with a bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. Outside the master bedroom on the landing there are two large walk in cupboards. In addition to the master bedroom there are two further double bedrooms, a box room, currently used as a study, and a bathroom. The bathroom is generously sized and has a separate shower cubicle.
The property is approached from a private farm track into a cobbled driveway which leads to the substantial garage block. The principal garden lies to the side and back of the house. A lawn sweeps up behind the house and is screened by a mixed hedge and a mixture of larch, birch, rowan and cherry trees. Behind the house there is a landscaped bank of shrubs which includes a wide variety of rhododendrons, giving lovely colour in the spring. A summer house is located in the far corner.
Outbuildings
Leafield Cottage sits in about half an acre of grounds, and has an excellent range of outbuildings. There is a large garage block which is capable of accommodating four cars. There is also further off-street parking which is available to the front of the house. Adjacent to this is a tank room, housing the oil tank. On the side of the tank room there is a log and coal store. Accessed from the decked patio is a boiler room which houses the oil fired boiler. Landlord Reg No: 306801/230/03031