Glebe Street, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1JG | Property for sale | Savills
4,009 sq ft(372.45 sq m)
Offers over £950,000

Glebe StreetDalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1JG

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in November 2023
  • Substantial plot with wonderful gardens
  • Private driveway and garages
  • Impressive open plan kitchen/sitting room
  • Exceptional living space with fine period features
  • Situated just 7 miles from Edinburgh city centre

Closing Date Wednesday 14th 12PM Detached family home with off street parking and large surrounding gardens, located in the ever popular Dalkeith.

About this property

  • 8 Glebe Street, formally known as “Willowbank” is a generously sized, stone built detached house which has been meticulously refurbished by the current owners to create a wonderful family home. The house, spanning over 4000 sqft, is set within a large plot, boasting a private driveway for multiple cars, former stable with garage, and impressive surrounding garden grounds.

    There is an abundance of exceptional living space on the ground floor, including an open plan 40 ft kitchen/family room with wonderful bay window and direct garden access. The kitchen itself has been finished to a high specification, with central island, AGA, and a range of fully fitted integrated appliances, as well as a number of wall and base units. In addition, the house has a separate dining room with direct garden access to the rear, and an elegant sitting room set to the front.

    Furthermore, there is also a home office/study, large utility room and WC cloakroom on the ground floor, all easily accessed from the kitchen.

    Stairs rise from the hall to the first floor accommodation where there are four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys a large bay window and a feature fireplace, while bedrooms three and four benefit from dual aspect windows and wonderful unrestricted views. There is an additional WC situated off the central hallway.

    On the second floor there are a further two bedrooms and a large bathroom suite with bath, shower, twin sinks and WC.

    Externally, there is a former stable with adjoining garage/workshop. This is fantastic space which could easily be redeveloped for a large home office or further accommodation.

    The house enjoys a large south facing rear garden with substantial lawn and ideally situated patio areas for entertaining.

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A sensational, detached home which has an abundance of living space, six bedrooms and wonderful gardens. The former stable, garage and workshop could be redeveloped for additional accommodation or a home office.

John ForsythProperty agent

Local information

  • Glebe Street is a well-regarded address in Ironmills, one of Dalkeith's most desirable areas. The property is close to shops, schools, road and rail links and is approximately eight miles south of Edinburgh city centre.
  • Dalkeith town centre has a wide range of amenities, including restaurants, bars, banks and a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym. There is a large Tesco supermarket at Eskbank whilst Dobbies Garden Centre, Fort Kinnaird and Straiton Retail Park are also nearby.
  • The surrounding countryside offers a wide range of leisure opportunities with a number of excellent golf courses nearby, including Newbattle, Kings Acre and Broomieknowe, whilst there is easy access to East Lothian's golf-coast.
  • Dalkeith Tennis Club, in the shadow of the town's historic water tower, is close by. There is a horse riding school in Lasswade and an equestrian centre at nearby Oxenfoord.
  • The Pentland Hills offer a variety of picturesque walks and the Midlothian Snow Sports Centre at Hillend.
  • The property is close to Dalkeith Country Park and Estate, with the very popular Fort Douglas play park and shops and café at Restoration Yard, whilst Vogrie Country Park is also nearby.
  • The new Dalkeith High School is only a short distance away, whilst Edinburgh's top independent schools and Loretto in nearby Musselburgh are easily accessible.
  • There are excellent public transport services, with buses into Dalkeith and the city centre, as well as the new Borders Railway line which stops at nearby Eskbank and Shawfair, with Park & Ride facilities, offering a direct link into Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The property is also well located for access to the city bypass, with connections to Edinburgh Airport and the Central Scotland motorway network.

Additional information

  • Please note all photographs were taken in August 2022
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G