32a Old Pentland Road, Damhead, Edinburgh
- Land size
- 7.05 acres
Key Features
- Unique land with residential dwelling and mixed-use commercial buildings
- Over 12,000 sq ft of commercial buildings including glasshouse, gin distillery, shop and café
- Modern 5-bedroom detached house with mature gardens
- Situated in a semi-rural location approximately 7 miles south of Edinburgh City Centre
- Contained on land extending to approximately 2.85 Ha (7.05 acres).
- May suit alternative uses (subject to planning).
Description
The subjects comprise a cluster of mixed-use commercial buildings stretching out over 7 acres on a regular shaped piece of land with adjacent residential dwelling. The properties are accessed via shared driveway and benefit from separate secure gates.
Herb Cottage, 32c Old Pentland Road
Set amidst beautifully maintained garden grounds and enjoying a peaceful semi-rural setting, this exceptional detached family home offers spacious, well-appointed accommodation extending to approximately 2,602 sq ft.
Externally, the property sits within extensive landscaped grounds, with sweeping lawns, mature trees and generous areas for outdoor entertaining and recreation. A large patio terrace creates an ideal setting for al fresco dining, whilst the substantial driveway provides ample parking.
Combining generous proportions, high-quality finishes and a desirable countryside feel whilst remaining conveniently accessible, this is a superb family home offering both comfort and flexibility in equal measure. The property has been thoughtfully designed for modern family living, with bright and flexible accommodation arranged over two levels.
A welcoming vestibule opens into a central hallway, leading to the outstanding open-plan kitchen and dining room. Finished to an excellent standard, this impressive space features a substantial central island, extensive fitted cabinetry and ample space for family dining and entertaining, with direct access to the garden and terrace. Complementing the kitchen is a charming sitting room, positioned to enjoy views over the surrounding gardens, whilst a separate snug provides a comfortable and versatile additional reception room. A study offers ideal home-working space, and the ground floor is further enhanced by a utility room and contemporary shower room.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite bathroom and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens. Four further double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for families and visiting guests alike.
Former Secret Herb Garden and Distillery
Until recently the site was in operation as the Secret Herb Garden Café & Bistro. There is now a commercial opportunity to utilise the existing structures for a new business venture. We have summarised the main buildings as follows:
Glasshouse
The Glasshouse is an impressive feature of the site and includes an integral watering system and commercial growing areas. New doors and canopy systems have been installed. The area can be utilised as a seating/dining area, as well as for growing.
Distillery and Bar
Situated to the rear of the shop is a distillery and bar area which has been extended to accommodate a contemporary bar and tasting room. The distillation room is modern construction of steel portal frame with brick infill walls.
Shop, Store & Catering Kitchen
To the front of the site is a timber framed building containing retail space with generous storage, utility room and WC facilities. Attached is a kitchen benefitting from a separate access door.
Private Office
A converted Shephard's Caravan provides a small office facility which has been fitted out internally for its intended use.
Map Location
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-07
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bilston Primary School1.1 miles
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Paradykes Primary School1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 337
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Frogston Primary School1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Loanhead Primary School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Buckstone Primary School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 409
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Gracemount High School1.9 miles
- Pupils
- 631
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Liberton High School2.4 miles
- Pupils
- 857
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Firrhill High School2.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Lasswade High School Centre2.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,604
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Beeslack Community High School3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 751
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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