A newly renovated, three-bedroom cottage in an idyllic rural Midlothian setting. With its large garden and being within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, this country escape offers a balance of traditional period character and modern comforts. Available from 30 April 2026.
The house has been completely redecorated and refloored throughout in preparation for a new tenancy, as well as other extensive works detailed further below.
Perhaps the standout feature of the cottage is its large private garden. Subject to extensive landscaping, gardening and fencing works, this pristine slice of the Midlothian countryside offers a generous space for outdoor activities and leisure. The foot of the garden can be bathed in sunshine all day long in the summer and has open views over the surrounding fields. A new shed has also been provided as useful storage for gardening equipment and furniture. There is also a whirligig for drying clothes.
The spacious living room has a fireplace with an electric fire as its focal point. A great spot to cosy up on colder winter evenings! Meanwhile, the galley kitchen leads out to a second living/dining area that has French door access to that impressive rear garden. This area is bathed in morning light, making it the perfect place for a hearty breakfast. The kitchen itself has been given a brand-new Bosch oven and integrated fridge-freezer.
It may seem small at first glance, but the cottage is larger than it seems, with three possible bedrooms. The largest of these overlooks the garden and has a large, fitted shelf space. Also on the ground floor is a smaller bedroom at the front of the cottage that also benefits from a large walk-in closet. These two bedrooms are supplemented by an attic bedroom on the first floor. This room, with its brand-new Velux windows and large storage cupboard, would make an excellent third bedroom, but could just as easily be repurposed as a study, playroom or studio.
A large downstairs bathroom with a shower over bath and a large, heated towel rail completes the ground floor.
The cottage has a hallway with freshly sanded maple flooring that leads to all rooms.
Those concerned about utility bills will be impressed by the recent upgrades the owner has carried out at the cottage to improve its energy efficiency. This includes all new roof insulation throughout, a new gas central heating system, new energy-efficient lighting, and new double-glazed windows and doors. All these improvements mean that the property's EPC rating is higher than one would expect for such a historic property.
Located in the peaceful, one-street hamlet of Dewartown, the cottage is firmly nestled within the rolling countryside of rural Midlothian. Dewartown is a tight-knit community and has been designated a Conservation Area due to its historic significance. It's less than a 10-minute walk to the local, highly rated country nursery and a bus stop (served by the Number 51, which gets into Edinburgh city centre in around 50 minutes). Further neighbourhood amenities such as a pharmacy, a post office, a takeaway, a bakery, a village pub, a playpark and bus connections can be found in nearby Pathhead, around a mile to the west (3 minutes by car or 25 minutes by foot). Vogrie Country Park (a stunning Victorian baronial manor house in parkland estate with woodland walks, cafe, miniature railway, outdoor early learning centre and play area is also just a 15-minute walk.
Edinburgh city centre is around a 30-minute drive away, but supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl can be found at nearby Dalkeith, just a 10-minute drive.
Perfect for couples or a small family looking for a place in the country. This cottage must be viewed in-person to be fully admired!
Deposit: £2175 EPC rating: D. Landlord Registration Number: 533558/290/07112. Letting Agent Registration Number: LARN1812036.
