A two-bedroom cottage in the Edinburgh village of Balerno has been listed for offers over £250,000, a price well below the average for a home of its size in the Scottish capital. The property, known as 10 Ladycroft, is described by its sellers as "delightful" and is being marketed through estate agents Galbraith.
The traditional detached stone-built cottage, which sits under a pan tile roof, requires renovation throughout. Galbraith notes in the home report that the property is in need of refurbishment works, but says it has "potential to modernise into a lovely family home or cosy village cottage".
Inside the cottage
The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a sitting room, a toilet and shower room, a kitchen, and two large double bedrooms. There is also a spacious lounge with a fireplace. Mains electricity, water, drainage, and gas central heating are all connected.
The sellers state: "10 Ladycroft provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a traditional detached stone built cottage under a pan tile roof, with the potential to modernise into a lovely family home or cosy village cottage. The property provides spacious accommodation throughout with two large double bedrooms, a spacious lounge with fireplace, kitchen and bathroom. The property requires refurbishment throughout which has been noted in the home report."
Gardens and village setting
Outside, the cottage benefits from garden space at both the front and back. The front garden is a traditional country cottage garden with paths, shrubs, and lawn space, while the back garden is mostly laid to lawn and includes a stone wall, hedges for privacy, and a small outbuilding suitable for storing garden tools.
Balerno offers local amenities such as shops, garages, recreational facilities, and food and drink venues including The Balerno Inn and The Grey Horse. The village has both primary and secondary schooling, and Edinburgh provides a range of private and boarding schools. The centre of Edinburgh is around eight miles away, according to Galbraith, and offers a wide selection of shopping, dining, and cultural destinations.
