Gorse Cottage, Athelstaneford, North Berwick

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Features:
* Delightful three-bedroom semi-detached cottage that has recently been extended and refurbished throughout
* Set on the Main Street of Athelstaneford, a picturesque East Lothian conservation village
* The accommodation comprises: vestibule; hall; sitting room; open plan kitchen, dining area and sunroom; three double bedrooms, shower room and cloakroom with adjoining WC
* Walled and gated front garden with gravelled parking area, detached single garage and well-established back garden with views to North Berwick Law
* Double glazing and modern (wet) electric central heating system
* Within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh

Lying between Haddington and North Berwick, the picturesque conservation village of Athelstaneford is surrounded by the fertile countryside of East Lothian while being within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh.

Situated on the village's Main Street, with views to the volcanic plug that is North Berwick Law, this is a delightful three-bedroom semi-detached cottage that has very recently been extended and refurbished throughout. It has its own enclosed front garden with gravelled drive leading to a single garage and a rear garden with magnificent views across the open countryside. Harled with a pantile roof, the single storey cottage is offered in pristine condition.

The front door opens into the vestibule that leads to the hall that has its walls clad with traditional tongue and groove wooden boarding to mid height and from which all rooms are accessible.

The twin windowed sitting room that overlooks the front garden has a fireplace with a stove in the hearth and built-in bookshelves each side of it. The open plan living area that combines the kitchen, a space for dining and culminates in a sunroom was extended in 2024, having achieved planning approval. With a paved marble effect floor this large room has twin skylights, a full height picture window overlooking the back garden and sliding glass doors accessing a stepped patio. The contemporary designed kitchen provides storage on a grand scale, both for culinary and general use, in addition there are large expanses of work surfaces and a full complement of practically brand-new appliances including an Everhot cooker*. There is also an matching heater* in the sunroom.

There are three comfortable double bedrooms that can accommodate all required furniture. The bedroom that overlooks the back garden has a large picture window and is currently used as a family room. There is a naturally lit shower room with three-piece suite and heated ladder towel rail. Lastly, there is a cloak room with an adjoining, naturally lit, WC. The opportunity is available to adapt the roof space, if required. The cottage has double glazing and newly installed modern electric central heating system.

Set behind a stone wall, the gated front garden is lawned and has a paved area leading to the front door. The gravelled drive offers off road parking and leads to a detached timber-built single garage. The well-established back garden provides incredible views across the stunning countryside with its focus being North Berwick Law on the horizon.

Location:
Athelstaneford, renowned as being birthplace of the Saltire, is a picturesque East Lothian conservation village some four miles north of Haddington and seven miles south of North Berwick, while also being within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh.
Haddington has both a Tesco and Asda, a good selection of independent retailers, banks, chemists, a library, cafés, and restaurants. North Berwick is a thriving town and is home to an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and pubs and some highly regarded restaurants. Tesco and Aldi both have a presence in the town. For more extensive shopping, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park is a twenty-minute drive away.

The quality and beauty of the East Lothian countryside is renowned and is ideal for walking and exploring. Haddington's Aubigny Sports Centre provides a swimming pool, a gym and fitness classes, as well as outdoor sports pitches, East Lothian is renowned for its prestigious golf courses, and those within easy reach include Musselburgh Old Course; North Berwick Golf Club; Archerfield Links and Muirfield.

Athelstaneford has its own nursery, private nursery and primary school; secondary schooling is provided at the outstanding North Berwick High School. Loretto School at Musselburgh and Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar are both recognised as being excellent independent schools.

The A1 lies to the south of Athelstaneford and commuting to Edinburgh can either be by car in approximately thirty minutes or by train from Drem which is approximately two and a half miles from the village.

*The Everhot cooker and heater can be included within the sale by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold