Victorian cottage would make an ideal family home in a desirable location

Situated in the heart of the conservation village of Inveresk, close to excellent local amenities, quick transport links to Edinburgh and vast open space, is this significantly extended Victorian detached cottage. Boasting expansive garden grounds with panoramic views over the open countryside and a large driveway with space for multiple vehicles, this property would make an ideal family home in a desirable location with good links to the Capital. 

A spacious family home

Spanning an impressive 2620 square feet, the property offers space inside and out. It mixes elegant period features with contemporary interiors with all three living rooms flowing together to create an excellent entertaining space. 

The property consists of a large drawing room with a feature fireplace and a fuel-burning stove; a living room with a decorative fireplace and mantelpiece, and a wood-burning stove; a beautiful sunroom with an abundance of natural light and direct access to the south-facing garden. The modern kitchen has attractive units, a breakfast bar, an Aga cooker, and a contemporary oven and hob, with a useful utility room to the side, and access to a large loft space for further storage.  

Property details

Midfield, 39 Carberry Road, Inveresk, EH21 8PS
Fixed price: £750,000 
Selling solicitor: Warners
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms

The first bedroom on the ground floor has twin garden-facing windows with an elegant en suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower, with the second double bedroom currently used as a home office. The ground floor is completed by a beautiful bathroom with shower over bath. 

The first floor is accessed via a curved staircase and an open galleried landing which leads to a main bedroom with a Juliet balcony, and a fourth bedroom with built-in wardrobes. On this floor, there is another bathroom with an elegant dark blue freestanding bath and a shower.  

The garden is split up into sections that are ideal for entertaining: a gravel area with benches and a table; a picturesque area with a pond; a tree-lined area of grass that overlooks fields and has ample shed storage and a section for growing vegetables. 

ESPC magazine

This article appeared in the November 2022 issue of the ESPC magazine. Find out more about the ESPC magazine and read the latest issue online.