Mill Lade, Blyth Bridge, West Linton, Scottish Borders, EH46 7HY

Nestled on the edge of the picturesque hamlet of Blyth Bridge, 3 Mill Lade enjoys wonderful views across the rolling hillsides of the Scottish Borders. This contemporary, detached four bedroom property, immaculately maintained and beautifully presented, offers open plan and flexible family living prioritising comfort and convenience. In order to harness the beauty of the location, the property benefits from an abundance of windows to the rear, including an upper Gallery Area, allowing for the enjoyment of afternoon sunshine, spectacular sunsets and star gazing. There are several spaces in the property which could be utilised for home working. Décor throughout is fresh and neutral with a tasteful, country chic flair. Gardens, front are rear are primarily laid to lawn, with a decking area to the rear for the enjoyment of peaceful alfresco dining. A single garage lies to the side of the property. Located just 5 miles from the popular village of West Linton and only 10 miles from Biggar and likewise Peebles, Blyth Bridge offers the perfect opportunity for rural living within a small, friendly community whilst being close to necessary services and amenities.

Accommodation Comprises

Ground Floor
Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Dining Area, Utility Room, Living Room, Shower Room, Double Bedroom, Single Garage
First Floor
Gallery Landing, 3 Double Bedrooms, Dressing Room/En-Suite, Family Bathroom

Outside
Front and Rear Gardens primarily laid to lawn, enclosed by wooden fencing. An area of decking lies to the rear offering a patio area for hot tub and alfresco dining.

Distances
West Linton 5miles, Peebles 10.4miles, Edinburgh 22miles, Penicuik 12.3miles, Biggar 9.2miles

Area Insights
3 Mill Lade enjoys a tranquil position within the much-loved hamlet of Blyth Bridge, enjoying open views of the rolling countryside and lush landscape famous throughout the Scottish Borders. The small community in Blyth Bridge is much aligned with the nearby Romano Bridge, as Newlands Activity Centre is a hub for various activities and adjoins Newlands Primary School.
West Linton is the nearest village, just 5 miles away, and necessary services and amenities can be found here. Lying 22 miles outside Edinburgh, West Linton is highly desirable for those wanting to enjoy aspects of rural life whilst being within easy distance of the city. 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.
Nine miles down the A702 lies the market town of Biggar. A thriving 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 ten 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 Newlands Primary in Romano Bridge. 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 12 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, TKMax, Lidl, Next. Park and ride is also accessed at Straiton for direct transport to Edinburgh City Centre.