Croft Square, West Linton, Scottish Borders, EH46 7EF

Property Description
2 Croft Square, a well presented, semi-detached two-bedroom bungalow is conveniently situated in the centre of West Linton within walking distance of all amenities and local schooling. Nestled in a quiet courtyard, the property consists of two double bedrooms, living room, dining kitchen and conservatory with an enclosed garden to the rear. The property benefits from adequate storage throughout. 2 Croft Square would be an ideal starter home for a young family wanting to live in West Linton, equally, it would be an excellent retirement property. A building warrant was granted in January 2023 for an attic conversion comprising three further bedrooms, one en-suite and a bathroom. The front garden is easily maintained with chips and mature shrubs and wraps round to the rear which features a patio area and central lawn enclosed by timber fencing. There is a single garage separate to the main property.

Accommodation Comprises
Ground Floor - Entrance Hall, Living Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom and Conservatory

Outside
Garden area to the front of the property is loose stones with a central pathway and mature shrubs. To the rear is a patio area with central lawn and wooden shed. The garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing.

Distances
Biggar 12 miles, Peebles 14 miles, Edinburgh City Bypass 14 miles, Penicuik 8 miles (all distances are approximate)

Area Insights
West Linton is highly desirable location for those wanting to enjoy aspects of rural life whilst being within easy distance of the City of Edinburgh. A thriving and lively community live here, enjoying lots of activities socially and a huge choice of physical activities including tennis, bowling, golf, horse riding, cycling, walking and various fitness classes hosted by local Instructors. The Gordon Arms Hotel plays host to local musicians, quiz nights and regular social get-togethers, the West Linton market offers artisan food, produce and crafts on the first Saturday of each month and during summer, Whipman, one of the oldest Scottish Borders Festivals, sees the entire community involved in a week of festivities.

Twelve miles south west on the A702 lies the market town of Biggar. A bustling High Street enjoys a plethora of independent retailers including the well-established and reputable Atkinson-Pryce book store, Ovens the Butcher, Taylors Cones & Candies, welcoming local cafes, Inns, florists, grocers, hairdressers and gift shops. The Gillespie Centre provides a community focus with a busy cafe and hall space for a variety of classes. The Corn Exchange, home to Biggar Theatre Workshop is a major arts venue for local groups. The world-famous Purves Puppets also reside in Biggar Puppet Theatre and provide much loved entertainment to families who often travel from afar to enjoy this unique experience.

Peebles lies fourteen miles south east of Blyth Bridge and is a popular destination for day trippers. An eclectic mix of independent retailers, cafes and food shops such as the reputable Forsyth’s Butcher and Ross Dougal Fishmongers fill the bustling high street. The Eastgate Theatre provides musical and theatrical entertainment for all ages plus classes and a café. During summer, the Beltane Festival sees the town come to life with all sorts of festivities. Meanwhile Glentress is one of the 7 stanes world class mountain bike venues, bringing the Tweedlove Festival to the area annually. School pupils will travel to Peebles High School by school bus following Primary School education at West Linton Primary School. Pupils may choose to travel to Edinburgh to private school and many of these schools offer buses to outlying areas, including West Linton.

For access to larger stores, Penicuik is eight miles towards Edinburgh and Straiton Retail Park which lies just beyond this offers an increasing number of large stores such as Ikea, Asda, Sainsbury’s, TKMaxx, Lidl, Next. Park and ride is also accessed at Straiton for direct transport to Edinburgh City Centre.