Offers over
£645,000
3 bed detached house for saleLawhead, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26
3 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
EPC Rating: E
- Freehold
Savills - Edinburgh Country Houses
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About this property
Stone built Farmhouse set at the foot of the Pentland Hills
Accommodation across 2 floors
Front garden, mainly down to lawn
Range of traditional outbuildings with courtyard
Only 4.5 miles from the city bypass. 8.5 miles to city centre
Countryside living with great proximity to Edinburgh
EPC Rating = E
Farmhouse and steading buildings situated in the Pentland Hills Regional Park only 4.5 miles from edge of Edinburgh
Description
Lawhead is situated in an elevated position at the foot of the Pentland Hills, looking south. The views to the north, west, and east, up to and along the south side of the Pentlands are exceptional and far reaching. The property dates back to the early 19th century and is constructed of stone under a slate roof. The front door, located on the south side, opens into a hallway.
The kitchen is fitted with both base and wall-mounted units and offers ample space for a dining table. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room, a back door, and a WC. A centrally located dining room, featuring a wood-burning stove, is dual-aspect and adjacent to this is an additional reception room with a door leading to the side of the property.
Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, served by both a bathroom and a separate shower room. The views from the bedrooms, primarily to the south, are extensive and scenic.
To the north of the main house lies a u-shaped steading, which includes a range of barns, old stables, and storage spaces. The stables offer approximately 4,000+ square feet of additional space and could be converted, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions from the local council. In front of the steading is a large courtyard area suitable for parking multiple vehicles.
The gardens at Lawhead are south-facing and mainly laid to lawn. A stone wall encloses part of the garden, and mature trees are interspersed throughout the grounds.
Location
Lawhead has a picturesque countryside setting just 4.5 miles from the outskirts of Edinburgh at the foot of the Pentland Hills. The house has a very rural feel and there are plenty of outdoor activities on the doorstep, but it also benefits from excellent access to the local town of Penicuik and Edinburgh itself.
The centre of the historic town of Penicuik, once a centre for paper mills, is 2.5 miles away. The town offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, primary and secondary schools and leisure facilities. These services are further enhanced in nearby Roslin, and Straiton which is located 4.4 miles away.
All the fee paying schools in Edinburgh are within easy reach. The property is extremely well situated for access to the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) and the city centre (8.5 miles). The bypass is around 4.5 miles to the north and gives access to the south, east and west of the city, Edinburgh International Airport and the motorway network. The A702 and A701 provide good links to the M74 to the south.
Square Footage: 1,820 sq ft
Acreage:
1.4 Acres
Additional Info
Services: Private water supply. Central heating and hot water provided by oil fired boiler. Private drainage.
Local Authority & tax band: Midlothian Council Tax band E.
Fixtures & Fittings: Integrated white goods and light fittings are included within the sale.
Solicitors: Tbc
Photos Taken: June 2025.
Date produced: July 2025.
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