3 Bedroom Property for Sale in 21 Polton Bank

3 bedrooms
4 reception rooms
3 bathrooms
Gardens and tree walk
Driveway with parking

Freehold

SITUATION:
Polton Bank is situated in Lasswade and links Lasswade to Loanhead over the River Esk. It is a well-established and sought after residential district, approximately 7 miles south of Edinburgh city centre and lies within the Mavisbank Conservation Area. There are excellent facilities in the area with good local shopping and schooling and a range of recreational and leisure facilities, as well as a number of golf courses including Kings Acre, Broomieknowe and Melville Castle. The Pentland Hills offer a variety of picturesque walks and the Hillend dry ski slope. , There is a school bus service from Lasswade to George Watson's College, and other excellent independent schools are also within easy reach, including Merchiston, Loretto, St Margaret's and Fettes. Lasswade is also well located for access to the City Bypass, with connections to Edinburgh Airport and the Central Scotland motorway network.

DESCRIPTION:
Eskvale is a beautifully presented, and exceptionally well proportioned, main portion of a substantial, private and secluded, detached Victorian manor house. Having been sympathetically modernised over recent years, the property successfully combines the requirements of modern day living with many fine period features, from the delicate cornicing and plaster work throughout, to the wood panelled dining room, period fireplaces and decorative ceilings.

ACCOMMODATION:
The entrance porch leads through to the vestibule and the welcoming reception hall, from where the principal accommodation radiates and the original staircase rises to the upper floor. The hallway boasts two striking archways and was the original hall for the entire house. To the front of the house lies the dual aspect drawing room, which overlooks the front garden and a verdant outlook to the west. There is a black marble fireplace, picture rails and an ornately decorated ceiling. Also to the front of the house lies the dining room, again with an ornate ceiling, and wood panelled walls. It has a charming fireplace, with a glazed mantelpiece, formally used as a humidor. There is a study cupboard off, which has plumbing for a shower room, subject to the necessary consents. The breakfasting kitchen, with an Aga, lies to the rear of the property and leads through to the side door, the sitting room and the conservatory. There is also a family bathroom at this level.A set of stairs leads down from the hall to the cellars, which have been recently converted to a study. There is ample storage, with built-in cupboards and a safe room.The main stairs rise to the first floor, where a broad landing gives access to the bedrooms. The generous dual aspect master bedroom has views over the front garden and a handsome fireplace. Adjacent to this lies the bright south facing guest bedroom with an attractive vaulted ceiling and an en suite shower room. There is also a further bedroom and a shower room.OutsideExternally, the property is set well back from the road, with a beautifully kept front garden, laid predominantly to lawn, and a broad gravelled driveway and parking sweep. To the side of the property there is a patio which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. Steps lead to a tree walk and a further area of garden.

DIRECTIONS:
Fixtures & FittingsAll fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale.ListingThe property lies within the Mavisbank Conservation Area.