The property lies within the historic West Linton conservation village which is located approximately 12 miles south from the Fairmilehead Junction in Edinburgh or approximately 18 miles from the City Centre. This historic village lies in the north western edge of the Scottish Borders and supports a thriving local community with excellent amenities and facilities including local shops, Post Office, essential services, Doctors and visiting Dentist as well as two local pubs and two well regarded restaurants. The village supports a good local primary school with secondary schools at Peebles and Penicuik. In addition there is a village nursery and other child care facilities including a local play group.