2 Ivy Cottages, Pencaitland EH34 5DN

The property

Closing date set for Tuesday 16th at 11 am - Nestled in the heart of the beautiful East Lothian village of Pencaitland, this enchanting two-bedroom, traditional lower villa is a truly charming home in an idyllic rural setting. The property forms the lower half of an old farm cottage, stone-built in the 1890s, a lovely home brimming with unrivalled charm, character and history. You enter into a beautifully decorated hallway which has a large storage cupboard. The sitting room has large windows which make it a very bright and airy room along with a traditional fireplace and wood-burning stove. From the sitting room, a door leads into the kitchen which has white modern fitted units, oven, gas hob and a utility area for a fridge and washing machine. Bedroom one can be found across from the sitting room which has ample space for a king-size bed along with a large wardrobe and dressing table/desk. The second spacious bedroom overlooks the front garden and features lovely varnished floorboards and a Period cast-iron fireplace. The fantastic, partially private rear garden can be accessed via the kitchen which also has an external store which is set up with lighting and power. The property has gas central heating and further benefits from a host of period features, an abundance of natural light and a mature south-facing garden. Pencaitland is a picturesque rural village in beautiful East Lothian countryside and close to it's renowned beaches. Local amenities include; a grocery store, newsagents and the village pub, along with a bowling club and football pitch. Additional facilities can be found in nearby Tranent with Fort Kinnaird Retail Park a 20-minute drive away. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and beaches, there are numerous leisure activities available. A leisure centre with a swimming pool can be found in Tranent and East Lothian is renowned for it's golf courses with the excellent Royal Musselburgh on your doorstep, and the famous Muirfield a short drive down the coast. Tranent also offers schooling from primary to secondary. This part of East Lothian is very popular, with excellent transport links, including regular bus services and you can choose from Prestonpans or Longniddry train stations, which offer a mere 14-minute journey into the city centre. The A1 is nearby for fast links into Edinburgh or the City bypass.