2 Bankton House Steading, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1NG

The property

Open Viewing Sunday 2-4 pm Overlooking the 17th-century Bankton House, with spectacular views as far as the Pentland Hills, this attached former steading has been converted into a sizeable three-storey family home, well presented with contemporary minimalist interiors, and including congenial living spaces, five bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom, a shower room, and a ground-floor WC. With its pan-tiled roof and ochre-wash exterior, the charming property is accompanied by a south-facing walled garden and private parking with a detached, single garage. It also boasts a prime location approximately a mile from the coast, between the country towns of Tranent and Prestonpans, conveniently close to major road and rail links allowing access to the capital in under 30 minutes. The home is accessed via a vestibule with cloak storage or directly into an airy entrance hall housing a handy WC. The hall’s understated décor is warmly enhanced by natural woodfinishings, an attractive theme reflected throughout the interiors. From here, you step into a dual-aspect reception area, brightly illuminated by floor-length windows and allowing versatility for numerous comfortable seating and dining furniture arrangements. The reception area enjoys a social flow, via partially-glazed double doors, into a kitchen arranged around a central dining area. Also accessible from the hall and onto the garden, the contemporary wood-toned kitchen comes well-equipped with a selection of stylish integrated cabinets, a durable granite worktop, a deep pantry cupboard, and an adjoining coordinating utility room. On the first floor, fanning off a central landing, are the principal bedroom suite, a further double bedroom, and a large single bedroom. The dual-aspect principal bedroom promises excellent floor space for freestanding furniture, supplemented by a bright en-suite shower featuring a WC-suite, an enclosure with a rainfall shower, a towel radiator, and good vanity storage. The remaining first-floor bedrooms are served by a similarly-styled family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. The remaining two bedrooms, both spacious doubles with large skylight windows, are nestled into the eaves on the second floor, accessed from a landing housing excellent storage. All five bedrooms are carpeted for extra comfort and offer captivating views of the surrounding countryside and neighbouring Bankton House. The desirable home is complemented by a south-facing lawned rear garden overlookingopen fields and a detached, single garage for private parking with additional parking in a shared front driveway. Extras: Included in the sale are the integrated oven and microwave oven, fivering gas burner with hood, fridge freezer, tumble dryer, and dishwasher, and the freestanding washing machine.