Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Lasswade, Midlothian

Property for sale in Lasswade

Lying on the River North Esk, Lasswade is 9 miles south of the centre of Edinburgh, midway between Loanhead and Dalkeith. Lasswade's parish church was built in the 13th century and the 17th century Scottish poet, William Drummond of Hawthornden was laid to rest within it. In 1595, Sir John Lauder, a wealthy merchant, Treasurer of the City of Edinburgh, and 1st Baronet of Fountainhall, was born at Melville Mill, Lasswade; and Sir Walter Scott rented Barony House, formerly Lasswade Cottage, for 6 years from 1798. One of his illustrious visitors was the romantic poet, William Wordsworth.

If you are looking for property for sale in Lasswade offering 3 bedrooms, there are Victorian, terraced cottages; detached bungalows, and new-build townhouses. Estate agents in Lasswade also represent houses offering 4 or more bedrooms including new-build detached houses within modern developments, and stone-built Victorian townhouses and mansions. For details of flats for sale in Lasswade and for information regarding all available property, please contact Lasswade estate agents.

Amenities for Lasswade properties

Lasswade Primary School is a mixed, non-denominational school located in neighbouring Bonnyrigg. Lasswade High School is also in Bonnyrigg where there is a gymnastics training centre available for use by clubs and the community. Other amenities in Bonnyrigg include a leisure centre and a recreation ground; a health centre and GPs' surgeries; and shops, restaurants, pubs, and takeaways. There is an 18-hole golf course to the east of Lasswade and another to the north.

Transport in Lasswade

By road, Lasswade is on the A6094, a mile south of the A720 Edinburgh ring road. Travel time to the centre of Edinburgh is about 30 minutes, depending on the traffic. By train, the railway stations in Brunstane, Kingsknowe, Musselburgh, and Slateford are all under 8 miles from Lasswade. Bus routes passing through Lasswade include Lothian Bus Service's route 31: Bonnyrigg Toll - Lasswade - Cameron Toll - Edinburgh Zoo - Corstorphine - East Craigs.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Lasswade, which is covered by postcode EH18, you may also like to consider Loanhead, Dalkeith, Roslin, Rosewell, Penicuik, and Gorebridge.