Whittingehame, East Linton, East Lothian

A charming detached 3-bedroom cottage that was originally a former grain mill, requiring renovation but offering superb potential and situated within a large garden plot overlooking open meadows, with a garage and outhouses.

The Old Mill by Papple Bridge is situated adjacent to the beautiful Whittingehame Estate, with easy access to a number of delightful villages such as East Linton, Garvald, Stenton and Gifford. The surrounding area offers an excellent balance of countryside living and modern convenience. Less than a 2-minute drive by car is the newly opened Papple Steading and Eve’s Court restaurant/wine bar and gallery which is very well regarded, and the nearest pub is the delightful Garvald Inn.

As its name suggests, The Old Mill operated originally as a grain mill and later as a sawmill, utilising a local mill lade connected to the nearby river. Although the exact date of the property is unknown, early estate records from November 1752 mention timber allocation from the sawmill. This historic mill building has since been converted into a private residential property, with its mill lade now formulating a garden path down to a sunken patio terrace in front of the cottage which would have once accommodated the water wheel.

Remarkably, this is the first time the property has been available on the open market since 1977. It would now benefit from a degree of upgrading and modernisation which should potentially be easy to implement given the cottage does not retain any listed status. The Old Mill, with its beautiful period exterior, large garden plot and outbuildings, therefore offers a wonderful development opportunity to create a fantastic home in a quiet, rural location with views overlooking a wildflower meadow extending down to the Papana Water beyond. Its setting, history and connection with one of Scotland's most distinguished estates make it a home of unusual character and enduring appeal.

Summary of Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room/Study/Bedroom 3 and a Family Bathroom

First Floor: Landing, Two Double Bedrooms and a WC with Wash Basin

Garden: Large garden plot extending to 0.5 acres to include a driveway surrounded by lawns, a patio, rock gardens, an orchard and a small pond.

Garage & Outbuildings: Large single garage with an adjacent barn/store and a rear potting shed

About 0.5 acres

Tenure: Freehold
EPC: Band E
Coubcil Tax: Band F





EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: F