Shoestanes Cottage, 12 Heriot Way

Heriot, EH38 5YN

Nicola Crombie

Senior Sales Consultant

01896 824072

nicola.crombie@rettie.co.uk

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Heriot, EH38 5YN

1 Receptions
3 Beds
1 Baths
1076 Sq ft

Shoestanes Cottage is a charming and spacious three bedroom, stone built cottage, set within the peaceful commuter village of Heriot at the foot of the Moorfoot Hills. The property boasts generous accomodation over two floors with a light filled lounge with woodburning stove, kitchen diner, well-appointed bathroom, three bedrooms with a further single room utilised as a home office. Externally the cottage benefits from a beautifully landscaped rear garden with leafy countryside views, a large garage with storage and off-street driveway parking.

The property is presented to market in excellent condition with sensitive upgrading throughout, effortlessly melding alongside the charming cottage features with wood-burning stoves, stable doors and wooden flooring.

The property is ideally located in a peaceful yet convenient village, a short driving distance to a wealth of local amenities in the centre of Stow or Edinburgh via the A7. Green space is a short distance away with ample walking routs and trails on offer in the surrounding countryside or at Vogrie & Dalkeith Country Park.

The property would make a wonderful first-home, prudent downsize or profitable buy-to-let investment/pied a terre.


Nicola Crombie

Senior Sales Consultant

01896 824072

nicola.crombie@rettie.co.uk

Hugh Rettie

Associate Director

01896 824070

hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk

Summary of Accommodation

Ground Floor – Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Hallway, Two double bedrooms, Bathroom
Attic – Two Attic Bedrooms

Externally the property benefits from a private landscaped rear garden, a garage with storage room and a driveway for parking.

General Remarks & Information

Fixtures and Fittings:

Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.

Services:

Oil central heating, mains water, electricity, septic tank drainage, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).

Viewing:

By appointment through Rettie Borders LLP. 1 Abbey Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9PX. Email: fraser.wardhaugh@rettie.co.uk Tel: 01896 800186

Offers:

Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.

Council Tax Band:

D

EPC Rating:

E

Postcode:

EH38 5YN

Tenure:

Freehold

Particulars Prepared:

First Edition - May 2026

This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP's. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, OnTheMarket and The London Office.

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.

Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

  1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
  2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
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  1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
  2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
  3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.

Location

Shoestanes Cottage occupies a central position within the thriving commuter village of Heriot, which enjoys facilities including a highly regarded primary school, a church and a well utilised Village Hall where all manner of clubs and societies can be found. The nearby village of Stow has a station on The Borders Railway which is ideal for commuting to the city, giving the benefits of living in a small rural community, surrounded by attractive open countryside, whilst being within reasonable distance of services and amenities.

The region is well known for its beauty and the lifestyle it offers and with both country and coastal pursuits on hand, making the area an attractive and enviable part of the country to reside in. The countryside is a haven for walking, jogging and field sports with popular Vogrie Country Park close by.

Contact us

    Nicola Crombie

    Senior Sales Consultant

    01896 824072

    nicola.crombie@rettie.co.uk

    Hugh Rettie

    Associate Director

    01896 824070

    hugh.rettie.@rettie.co.uk