Sylvan, Woodside, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, EH33 2AL

The property

Description Sylvan is a charming 3 bedroom 2 storey stable conversion in an idyllic rural setting close to the delightful village of Gladsmuir and only 4.5 miles from the popular market town of Haddington. The property forms part of the former stable block of Woodside House which was sympathetically converted approximately 27 years ago to create a small group of 4 houses around the original farmyard. Sylvan was built from the original leek barn and retains the traditional exterior stone staircase from the upper floor to the rear patio. The property also benefits from an enclosed patio garden to the rear, private garden to the front with lovely views over the surrounding East Lothian countryside and parking for several cars. This delightful property is arranged over two floors and comprises on the ground floor – charming entrance porch with door leading to a superb dining hall with space for a large dining table, French doors providing access to the rear patio, understairs study area, WC off and an open staircase leading to the first floor; bright sitting room, fireplace with Morso wood burning stove, window to the rear patio and French doors flooding the room with light and leading out to the front garden; kitchen/breakfast room with two windows to the front and having a selection of light wood effect kitchen units with a mixture of tiled and wooden work surfaces, breakfast bar, clothes pulley and door to a useful utility area which has a window overlooking the rear patio; and on the first floor – landing with access hatch to a floored loft; master bedroom with two large built in cupboards, window to the front and door to the rear with stone steps leading down to the rear patio; double bedroom 2 again to the front with a double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors; double bedroom 3 with a window to the rear and having a double wardrobe with sliding doors and fully tiled family bathroom comprising bath with mains shower over, WHB and WC. Location The property is located close to the delightful village of Gladsmuir located just off the A1, only 4.5 miles from Haddington, 8 miles from Tranent and approximately 14 miles from Edinburgh by car. There is a frequent bus service along the main A199 road between Haddington and Edinburgh and another between Haddington and Musselburgh. Train services are available at nearby Drem and Longniddry Stations. The busy market town of Haddington has a wide variety of shops, a Tesco supermarket and several restaurants and bars. There is excellent schooling at primary and secondary levels in Haddington with private schooling available in Haddington at the Compass School as well as at Loretto in Musselburgh and in Edinburgh. There is a golf course in Haddington as well as an excellent sports centre with a swimming pool. The county offers an excellent quality of life and is within easy access of Scotland's capital city. It is famous for its beautiful villages, excellent beaches and a variety of golf courses and wildlife. Garden The front garden is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs and there is a garden shed. The rear patio is accessed from the dining hall and has an original stone staircase leading to the first floor master bedroom. Parking Parking is available at the front of the property for several cars. Fixtures and Fittings The carpets, blinds and light fittings throughout the property are included in the sale price together with the electric cooker in the kitchen and the garden shed. Services The property is single glazed and has electric night storage heating. Directions From Edinburgh, take the A1 east. Exit at the A199 for Gladsmuir and join the A199 heading towards Haddington. Pass through the village, at the end of which, on the right hand side is a track signposted to Woodside. Follow this until it divides and take the left hand fork which ends in a parking area opposite Sylvan. To use Sat Nav directions please insert EH33 1ED and not the property postcode. This alternative postcode will direct you to the A199 where you will see the property for sale board.