Speedyburn, Station Road, Gifford, Haddington, EH41

Wonderful 5 bedroom house nestled on the edge of Gifford with mature gardens and woodland.

Description

Speedyburn is an attractive detached family home, originally built in the 1930s and extended in 2003, located on the edge of the popular village of Gifford. Set behind gated access, the property occupies a peaceful position within approximately 1.37 acres of private gardens, grounds and woodland. The house provides spacious and flexible accommodation extending to over 3,000 sq ft, arranged across two floors and well suited to family living.

The front door opens into an entrance vestibule, which leads via an internal glazed door into a bright central hallway. A corridor to the left leads to the kitchen, a generous and welcoming space enjoying a triple aspect over the gardens. Double doors open directly onto a covered veranda, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The country-style kitchen is finished in neutral tones and features a substantial central island with stone worktop, incorporating a butler sink and integrated dishwasher. There is extensive fitted cabinetry, a six-zone electric range cooker, and ample space for a large dining table.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate utility room alongside a door leading to the garden. The study or sixth bedroom sits nearby, along with a ground-floor shower room, providing excellent flexibility for home working or guest accommodation.
The sitting room is a light dual-aspect room with a door leading out to the garden and a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and log store. Glazed double doors connect through to a snug, also featuring a wood-burning stove and benefitting from a separate access from the main hallway. To the rear of the sitting room are two well-proportioned bedrooms, which share a family bathroom.

The first floor comprises three further bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with a separate dressing area which enjoys views over the gardens, served by a nearby bathroom.
There are two further double bedrooms off the landing, one of which has built-in storage and an en-suite bathroom.

Speedyburn is surrounded by well maintained private gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.37 acres. A gated driveway leads to the front of the property, bordered by lawns and mature hedging offering privacy. A pathway runs around the side of the house to a sheltered terrace and lawn area adjacent to the sitting room. The main garden lies off the veranda beside the kitchen and is predominantly laid to lawn, framed by mature flowerbeds, hedging and trees and space for a two garden sheds. Beyond the formal garden is an area of woodland, through which a small burn runs, providing a peaceful natural setting and an opportunity to enjoy local wildlife.

Location

Nestled between the Lammermuir Hills and Haddington, Gifford is an idyllic East Lothian village which provides excellent local services. These include a convenience store and a newsagents with a Post Office counter, two hotels/pubs, a tea room, garage, church, a lovely park with a play area and the highly regarded Yester Primary School. The Compass private primary school and Knox Academy secondary school are located 5 miles away in the town of Haddington, while Loretto School (prep and senior), Musselburgh and Belhaven Hill School (prep), Dunbar are also easily accessible.

Gifford has a thriving local community with a number of active clubs and groups including a cricket club, bridge club, mini rugby, horticultural society, art and theatre groups.

The historic market town of Haddington provides more extensive amenities including a Tesco supermarket, leisure centre and a good range of shops and restaurants.

The area provides an excellent quality of life and a variety of recreational activities. The Lammermuir Hills have fantastic walking and cycling, whilst sailing and fishing can be enjoyed on the Whiteadder Reservoir. The links golf courses of East Lothian are within easy reach, while Gifford boasts two courses, Castle Park and Gifford Golf Club.

Square Footage: 3,058 sq ft



Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired boiler.

Local Authority & tax band - East Lothian Council Tax Band G.

Conservation Area - Speedyburn House lies within the Gifford Conservation Area which extends to the burn.

Fixtures & Fittings - Fitted carpets, light fittings (except sitting room), integrated appliances and velux blinds are included in the sale. The sitting room light fittings to be excluded. Free standing appliances, garden furniture and curtains are excluded from the sale.

Solicitors - Urquharts Solicitors, 16 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, EH3 6HR

Photos taken - August 2025

Date produced - April 2026