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See how verdicts work2-bedroom detached house · EH14 7AG
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About
Situation 10 Ladycroft is a delightful cottage situated in the attractive village of Balerno, which provides a comprehensive range of local amenities including a selection of shops, garages, and local businesses, as well as sporting and recreational facilities.
For a wider range of services, the town of Livingston lies a short distance to the northwest and Edinburgh city centre, is approximately 10 miles to the northeast.
Edinburgh is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading cities, offering an extensive choice of retail, dining, cultural attractions, and professional services.
The village of Balerno offers Primary and Secondary Schooling at Balerno High, and there are a wide selection of a highly regarded private day and boarding schools in Edinburgh.
The property is located in a private yet readily accessible position to the south of the A70, surrounded by open countryside and benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the M8, M9, and Edinburgh City Bypass, allowing convenient travel throughout Central Scotland, the Lothians, Fife, and beyond.
Glasgow is within an hour’s drive and there are regular rail services available from nearby stations at Curriehill, Kirknewton, and Livingston, all providing direct connections to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Edinburgh Airport is within a 30-minute drive, offering both domestic and international flights to wide selection of destinations.
The surrounding area is rich in wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits, with the Pentland Hills Regional Park nearby providing extensive walking and riding routes.
Several highly regarded golf courses, including Harburn, and Dalmahoy, are within easy reach, while world-renowned championship courses such as St Andrews, Gleneagles, Muirfield, and Gullane can all be accessed within little over an hour.
Description 10 Ladycroft provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a traditional detached stone built cottage under a pan tile roof, with the potential to modernise into a lovely family home or cosy village cottage.
The property provides spacious accommodation throughout with 2 large double bedrooms, a spacious lounge with fireplace, kitchen and bathroom.
The property requires refurbishment throughout which has been noted in the home report. Accommodation Entrance hall, living room, bathroom, kitchen, hall, bedroom one, bedroom two.
Garden The garden to the front of the property is a traditional country cottage garden with paths, lawn, and shrubs throughout.
The garden to the rear is large mainly laid to lawn with a stone wall, and hedges for privacy with a small outbuilding for garden tools.
Value & comps
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Returns
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