A stunning family home in West Lothian has come onto the market, offering a wonderful rural lifestyle with easy access to Scotland's two largest cities. Hartwood House, a six-bedroom property, is situated in a picturesque setting south of West Calder and is available for offers over £975,000 through estate agents Galbraith.
A Modern Take on a Classic Georgian Country House
Described by the sellers as a modern take on a classic Georgian country house, the property spans three storeys and covers 4,552 square feet. The original Hartwood House was a mansion dating back to 1805, while the current property was completed in 1992 in a Georgian style that pays homage to the original. Despite its relatively modern construction, the house is full of character, featuring sash and case windows, high ceilings, and decorative plasterwork.
Spacious Interiors and Modern Amenities
Inside, the property boasts a spacious entrance hall leading to dual-aspect dining and drawing rooms with bay windows overlooking the gardens. These rooms are ideal for formal entertaining or quiet family evenings. The kitchen has been upgraded by the current owners and includes integrated appliances, a central island with a breakfast bar, and a hob. The ground floor also features a utility room, a toilet, and a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
The first floor offers a family room, three large double bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom), a family bathroom, an office, and a kitchenette. The second floor contains two more double bedrooms and a recently modernised shower room.
Expansive Grounds and Outdoor Features
The mansion is surrounded by lush, mature, and well-maintained grounds extending to almost 6.5 acres. These include a large lawn to the south with a purpose-built cabin currently used as a home gym, a paddock suitable for grazing, and a wonderful area of woodland. There is also an orchard and vegetable garden, providing excellent space for growing produce. The driveway sweeps around the north side of the house, leading to a large gravel parking area and a double garage.
Convenient Location
Hartwood House offers the best of both town and country living. Livingston’s indoor retail park and large supermarkets are just six miles away, while West Calder provides shops, cafés, services, and the popular Five Sisters Zoo. West Calder train station offers frequent services to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Primary schooling is available at Parkhead or Bellsquarry, and secondary schools in West Calder and Livingston. The Gyle Shopping Centre on the near side of Edinburgh offers excellent shopping, services, and restaurants.
Agent's Comments
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. The location is also extremely convenient, being commutable to both Edinburgh and Glasgow and five minutes’ drive from the rail link at West Calder. This property is ideal for a family or for those with an interest in gardening, riding, or those looking for a wonderful rural lifestyle in an accessible location."
For more information and images of Hartwood House, see the property listing on the Galbraith website.
