Elsrickle47 Johnsburn Road, Balerno, Midlothian, EH14 7BB

Elsrickle is a magnificent 1920's mansion house set in wonderful gardens and grounds of approximately 1.49 acres. The substantial and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors with a layout that is well suited for family living and enjoys open views. The main entrance opens onto a vestibule area and into the entrance hallway. The main reception rooms are located off the central hall, including the sitting and dining room which overlook the rear grounds and are cleverly interlinked with double doors, creating well flowing space for relaxing or entertaining. They benefit from an open fireplace and double glazed astragal windows, creating a well-insulated, warm feel to the home.

A door opens from the dining room to a garden room with patio sliding doors giving access to the garden. The kitchen is located to the front of the house and features a gas fired Aga and a combination of wall and base units, with ample room for breakfasting. A utility room is nearby with useful external door and a range of built-in units alongside space for white goods. Further accommodation offered on the ground floor include a family room/study with lovely views of the garden and a further gas fireplace, two walk in storage cupboards, cloaks cupboard and a guest bedroom.

The first floor accommodation comprises five double bedrooms, three of which offer a sink and feature fireplaces. Bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom which serve this floor.

The house is approached by a private leafy drive, which leads to a gravel area offering private parking for multiple cars. There are two detached single garages located next to the main home. A real feature of the property are the wonderful gardens and grounds with sweeping lawns, established woodland and a variety of mature plants and shrubs. There is an all-weather tennis court at the end of the garden. Other features within the grounds include a vegetable patch and a paddock (around 0.36 acre) to the front of the property which is fenced away from the main grounds and offers a useful space for potential further development (subject to the necessary consents).

The grounds of Elsrickle provide ample opportunity for an element of new build development. Suitable uses could include residential homes or a care home, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and technical consents.

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