4 Bed Detached House, Single Let, West Linton, EH46 7BS £740,000

Externally, the expansive enclosed gardens are neatly lawned, creating a safe haven for recreation and summer gatherings, whilst a gated gravel driveway provides generous private parking.

The Details

The sale includes all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, and kitchen appliances.

The sale of this property is not subject to an onward chain.

Tell Us About: West Linton

The historic and sought-after village of West Linton boasts a picturesque setting, along with convenient commuting options. Nestled at the foot of the dramatic Pentland Hills, the surrounding landscape is dotted with reservoirs, equestrian facilities and breathtaking nature walks and cycle routes, yet only a 15-minute drive from the Edinburgh Bypass and the outskirts of the capital.

West Linton offers the best of rustic country living within easy reach of Edinburgh. Surrounded by rural farmlands and rolling countryside, this picturesque village lies only 17 miles from the heart of the capital. It benefits from excellent local amenities, including shops, a Co-op, a health centre, a pharmacy, a Post Office, the historic Tollhouse Tea Room, and The Gordon Arms Hotel with a beer garden, bar, and restaurant, The Pyet restaurant and deli, and two churches. It has a state-of-the-art primary school and a nursery, with secondary schooling in Peebles. There is also wraparound childcare available.

For more extensive shopping, Biggar, Peebles, and Edinburgh are all within easy reach. The area also offers fantastic social activities, including a writer’s group, the West Linton Tennis Club, a bowling club, a football club, and the West Linton Horticultural Society. Additionally, a range of centres and halls is available for public hire, catering to social activities and meetings. There are various outdoor activities on offer, including breathtaking country walks (suitable for beginners to advanced levels), cycling paths that wind over the hills and through the woods, horse riding at the Kailzie Equestrian Centre, and two village greens adjacent to the Lyne Water, which runs through the village. The West Linton Golf Club is a championship course which also offers a social membership for non-golfers to enjoy the clubhouse amenities.

The Don Coyote Outdoor Centre at Lamancha is an action-packed adventure centre offering activities such as shooting and archery, set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Borders. In June each year, the community of West Linton and the surrounding area comes together for the week-long common riding festival, the Whipman Play.