'The convenience of a modern home with the style and character of a traditional property.'
A lovely family home in West Lothian has just hit the market in a great opportunity for those looking to live a "wonderful rural lifestyle" that is still within easy reach of Scotland's two biggest cities.
The incredible property is set within fabulous grounds that extend to almost 6.5 acres.is a six-bedroom property situated in a picturesque rural setting to the south of West Calder, with easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is currently on the market through estate agents Galbraith, and is available to purchase for offers over £975,000.spans three storeys and an area of 4,552 square feet.
The original Hartwood House was a mansion dating back to 1805, while the current property was finished in 1992 in a Georgian style that pays homage to the original property. Although the property is relatively modern, it is certainly not lacking character—with sash and case windows throughout alongside high ceilings and decorative plaster work.
It could be perfect for those who want their home to have aInside, Hartwood House features a spacious and light-filled entrance hall that leads through to dual-aspect dining and drawing rooms that both have bay windows looking out onto the gardens. Both look like perfect spaces for either formal entertaining or quiet evenings in with theThe kitchen has been upgraded by the current owners, and features integrated appliances and a useful central island with both a breakfast bar and a hob.
Elsewhere on the ground floor, there is a utility room, aMoving up to the first floor, there is a family room, three large double bedrooms—one of which has an en-suite bathroom—a family bathroom, an office, and a kitchenette. There are another two double bedrooms and a recently modernised shower room on the second floor.
The mansion is surrounded by lush, mature, and well-maintained grounds, including a large lawn to the south with a purpose-built cabin that is currently being used as a home gym. Beyond this, there is a paddock that could provide grazing for a pony and a wonderful area of woodland.
Additionally, there is an orchard and vegetable garden that provides excellent space for growing. Meanwhile, the driveway for Hartwood House sweeps around the north side of the house where there is a large gravel parking area and double garage by the front door. The property benefits from the best of both town and country living, with Livingston’s indoor retail park and large supermarkets around just six miles away.
West Calder, meanwhile, offers a range of shops, cafés, and services on its main street—as well as the popular Five Sisters Zoo—while the train station offers frequent services to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Primary schooling can be found at Parkhead or Bellsquarry, while there are options for secondary schools in both West Calder and Livingston.
Additionally, the Gyle Shopping Centre is on the near side of Edinburgh and offers excellent shopping and a wide range of services and restaurants. Jamie Currie of Galbraith commented: "Hartwood House represents the best of old and new, with the convenience of a modern home and superb interior finishes, combined with the style and character of a traditional property.
The accommodation extends to over 4,500 square feet and includes attractive rooms for entertaining, bedrooms and bathrooms across all floors, with lovely gardens and grazing land.
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