Rockwood, Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5AS

The property

Description Rockwood is a stunning and extremely well presented 4 bedroom detached house with original features with split level open plan accommodation. It is situated in the grounds of Winton Castle, within the thriving village of Pencaitland which benefits from excellent amenities and walking and cycling opportunities on woodland paths directly from the front gate. The quarter acre gardens which surround the house have a wide variety of trees, shrubs and cottage garden planting and enhance the uniqueness of this lovely property. The flexible, light and airy accommodation has large windows overlooking the gardens. The spacious accommodation has wooden flooring and quality finishes. It is arranged over two floors and comprises on the ground floor – welcoming glazed entrance hallway; dining room with ample room for a large table; two steps leading down to a living area with a large picture window overlooking the garden and an open fire that provides an attractive focal point; kitchen fitted with an excellent selection of white units, oak effect worktops and a door to the garden; large wide hallway flooded with light from a full height window and open tread staircase to the first floor; two steps leading down to the charming conservatory which enjoys a lovely outlook over the gardens with double doors giving direct access; double bedroom 4 to the rear with fitted wardrobe; double bedroom 3 with fitted wardrobe; bathroom with white suite and shower over the bath; and on the first floor – landing; large master bedroom with full height window maximising the rural views, study area, fitted wardrobe and eaves storage; double bedroom 2 again with a large window and eaves storage; bathroom with white suite. Location Pencaitland is an attractive rural village set in the wooded countryside of East Lothian close to Haddington and Gifford. The village has a local shop, post office, petrol station and a pub and there are excellent walks directly accessed from the house. There is a good village primary school and secondary schooling is available at nearby Haddington or Tranent with private schooling also available in Haddington, Musselburgh and Edinburgh. A Tesco supermarket is available in Haddington some 10 minutes away by car and there are Asda and Aldi supermarkets in Tranent. There is easy access to the City Centre some 30 minutes away by car. Train services are available from Wallyford, Prestonpans and Longniddry to Edinburgh Waverley and North Berwick. A bus service runs from the bottom of the garden to Princes Street and to Haddington from the same stop. Garden The gardens will be particularly appealing to buyers looking to enjoy the rural lifestyle with various areas to sit and enjoy the privacy and setting. Mature trees and shrubs, including a specimen silver cedar, an excellent selection of cottage garden plants, large lawns and a gravel area to the front with useful shed with power and light and adjacent wood shed. Parking There is parking for two cars to the front of the property. Fixtures and Fittings The carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings throughout are included in the sale price along with the cooker, extractor hood and fridge/freezers in the kitchen and shed in the garden. Services The property benefits from a recently installed mains gas central heating system, mains drainage and superfast broadband. The loft has been insulated to a high standard and there is double glazing throughout. Management The private road is owned by The Winton Estate with a right of access over this for Rockwood. Directions On entering Pencaitland from Haddington follow the road through Pencaitland, pass the Winton Arms on the left hand side, shortly after this there are large black gates to Winton Castle on the right. Turn right and go through the gates. Rockwood is the 2nd house on the left hand side.