That’s where we can help. Our new development at Lawfield Steading incorporates all the personality of a self-build house with none of the hassles. We’ve already done much of the hard work: we’ve identified plots for eight homes within the steading and created four different styles of traditional family home from which to choose. Locally sourced stone, timber and slate ensure your home fits perfectly into its new surroundings from the very start.

So how does it work? We’ve made it as easy as possible. First of all, you buy one of the plots of land. You then sit down with our architects and builders to decide on the house style you prefer. Now it’s the fun part where you work with our experts to design the interior layout which best suits your family’s needs. Our goal is to create your family home, not just for your lifestyle but for a lifetime. Once you’ve settled on a final plan, your price is fixed so no nasty surprises further down the line.

Building your dream country house this way is not only easy it is much quicker too given a lot of the planning work has already been attended to, your journey will be less stressful and W S Dunsire’s team of specialists are on call to help you every step of the way if you decide to proceed with the construction package.

The area around Lawfield Steading is also becoming increasingly well connected. The new Borders Railway will have a stop at nearby Eskbank Station, ideal for commuting or family days out. Independent local stores and well-known supermarkets more than satisfy your day-to-day needs, while farm shops and country parks in the surrounding region add to the simple pleasures of rural life.

Dalkeith is very much an up-and-coming town with several developments and projects bringing fresh energy to the area. Buying a family home at Lawfield Steading will give you the choice of Dalkeith’s brand-new schools and academy, with prestigious Loretto School in nearby Musselburgh.

There’s also plenty to keep you active with country and regional parks, cycle paths, nature trails, visitor attractions and a host of outdoor pursuits right on your doorstep.

Our development at Lawfield Steading will create eight new family home: one a refurbished granary and seven further new-build properties. Each new-build takes its architectural cue from the traditional construction of the granary to create a new community of homes.

Each property has accommodation over two floors. We've crafted hand-drawn plans of four house styles to complement the existing two-storey steading. These include contemporary touches such as large glazed screens for maximum light and picture views.

We will use reclaimed stone throughout at Lawfield Steading, as well as for connecting walls and entrance pillars. Natural slate roofs and timber batten finishes help the new homes fit seamlessly into their rural environment. Private gardens to the rear of each home have a backdrop of mature, established trees and wide open fields.

Lawfield Steading will become part of our family’s legacy of quality homes. The four house designs sensitively mirror their rural setting alongside the existing granary we’re refurbishing. Contemporary, large, glazed windows frame the courtyard and surrounding greenery to bring the outside in.

The flexibility of buying a family home in Lawfield Steading allows you to build in elements to match how you actually live and work as a family. You can also incorporate possible future needs into your plans, such as space for an additional bathroom, for development at a later date.

We only work with the best so you will liaise with Kitchens International, one of the UK’s leading kitchen designer, to create your ideal space. We also only use the best materials. Bathrooms and fittings all carry top designer names, renowned for their quality and durability.