Illieston Castle Steadings, Broxburn, EH52

Very rarely available, a home within the award-winning Illieston Castle Steadings offers the timeless appeal of a historic stone building conversion, combined with designed-in luxuries of a thoroughly modern country lifestyle.

EPC Rating - Band E

Number 10 occupies a prime corner spot and is a characterful private haven within the small friendly community here. Truly one-of-a-kind, this four bedroomed spacious home is a dream residence for a family seeking a country lifestyle in a well connected central Scotland location.

The property is within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, that sweet spot between city and countryside. Edinburgh airport is just 15 minutes away, and the nearby town of Broxburn provides all local conveniences. The immediate surrounds offer a range of leisure pursuits, whilst proximity to the motorway junction for both M8 and M9 gives fast access to the cities and the mountains - Glasgow, Stirling and beyond.

The access avenue leads through open fields and a quiet environment, although it's a very well-connected area just a few minutes drive from the motorway junction. In the grounds of the 17th century Illieston Castle here (a private residence) the steading buildings were dismantled then rebuilt using the original stones under the supervision of historic conservation experts. This lavish attention characterises the property in every detail, inside and out.

The arched front entrance is fitted with glazed French doors, welcoming you into a large, statement entry hall featuring original exposed stone walls. You're immediately embraced by a sense of the warmth and durability of the home. Underfoot throughout the ground floor are solid wood boards, complemented by solid oak doors, skirtings and architraves. Underfloor heating means it is always comfortable.

This area opens to the open-plan family dining and lounge room, a very modern layout that gives plenty of room and is light and airy. It's ideal for accommodating both private family life and social gatherings of friends and family. In the lounge, windows on two sides bring in the natural light and the stunning views of the countryside, whilst a wood burning stove provides a focal point and promises cosy winter evenings.

The other side of the central entrance hall leads to the kitchen, where the ceiling has been opened to the eaves to create a striking vaulted room. A premium Hacker kitchen, it features integrated appliances, an island bench with wine fridge, ample storage and attractive granite worktop space. This is a kitchen for those who enjoy good food and good times. With shelf lighting and other features for ambience - and space for a sofa too - it's a wonderful area to enjoy cooking, chatting, relaxing and watching TV. The home's Sonos sound system includes speakers here in the kitchen as well as all other social area on the ground floor.

An external door from the kitchen opens onto the delightful courtyard, which catches the evening sun ? the current owners have a ?chardonnay table? by the door here! It's a characterful courtyard where you can meet neighbours but equally have your own space. There is a further room downstairs with a handy built-in cupboard, currently set up as a guest bedroom. The main bathroom downstairs is fully tiled and features a jacuzzi bath with mood lighting for an indulgent soak.

A designer bannister in solid oak with brushed metal spindles leads upstairs, where there are three softly carpeted bedrooms, making for characterful and cosy yet spacious retreats. As with downstairs, all the woodwork is solid oak - even the fittings inside the built-in wardrobes in each room. The master bedroom is drenched in afternoon sunlight from the roof window, and its ensuite shower room is generously sized and finished with striking dark grey floor tiles. The large walk-in shower beckons for luxurious long showers. This shower room is in fact jack and jill style, with a second door to the landing so that it can serve the other two double bedrooms as required.

The loft is a surprising gem with excellent potential. With a pull-down access ladder, the area is boarded for storage and features a half-moon shaped window in the gable. Very useful as-is for storage or an occasional games area, it could potentially be converted into extra accommodation.

The setting of the steading is truly idyllic, surrounded by open fields. The property's garden consists of a series of areas where you can find a spot to sit in the sun at any time of the day, either the lawn, the front gable area for al fresco lunch, or in the courtyard. The driveway has space for several vehicles ? yours and those of your visitors who will love coming here. There is also a garage.



In addition, there is a large shared green area for use of all steading residents, and is perfect for BBQs and fun camp-outs for teens. There is potential to negotiate use of the shared existing vegetable garden and polytunnel. Maintenance of the shared areas is factored.