Marketgate House Stables, Marketgate, Main Street, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5HT

The property

Marketgate House Stables is a unique and spacious 3 bedroom stable conversion formerly the original stable block for Marketgate Farm. This important historic property was used in the Second World War as an ambulance building then latterly used by local builders, Campbell and Smith, as a joiners' workshop with the offices above. The building has been owned by the current owners since the early 1970s and retained the original stable stalls and cobbled floors until converted in 2012. The property benefits from a flexible layout internally with quality fixtures and fittings throughout which adds to the appeal of this stunning home and the large mature cottage style gardens, with a greenhouse and summerhouse, offer excellent privacy. The property is situated in a quiet location within the heart of the popular village of Ormiston which benefits from excellent local amenities and has good access to Edinburgh and the coast. The well laid out accommodation, arranged over two floors, comprises on the ground floor – welcoming entrance hall; kitchen/breakfast room with an excellent selection of cream shaker style units, ample room for a dining table and a glazed door gives access to the garden; large double aspect living room with a wood burning stove providing an attractive focal point; painted timber conservatory with quarry tiled floor offering a suntrap, flexible space with direct access to the charming gardens; double bedroom 1 with a window overlooking the rear garden; bathroom with modern white suite and separate shower; rear hall with access to the front and useful utility/boot room with access to the garden with additional storage, sink and plumbing for a washing machine; and on the first floor – landing with excellent fitted storage; double bedroom 2 with large walk-in box room; double bedroom 3 and cloakroom with white WC and WHB. Location The picturesque village of Ormiston is set within the beautiful East Lothian countryside and has an excellent primary school, a doctor's surgery and a selection of shops catering for everyday requirements. Further schooling and shopping facilities are available at nearby Tranent and there are a wide choice of restaurants in the surrounding area. The village is within commuting distance of Edinburgh with excellent road connections and the A68, City Bypass and the A1 just a short drive away. Garden The charming gardens offer excellent privacy and will be appealing to buyers looking to embrace the rural lifestyle. The rear garden is fully enclosed by stone walls and fencing with a large patio and lawn and is planted with an excellent selection of mature trees and shrubs including various fruit trees. There is also a vegetable garden with traditional cold frames, large greenhouse and a delightful summerhouse at the rear of the garden. Parking There is on street parking available. Fixtures and Fittings The carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings throughout are included in the sale price (with the exception of the curtains in the living room) together with the electric hob, extractor hood, double oven, fridge and dishwasher. The greenhouse and summerhouse in the garden are also included. Services The property benefits from electric storage heaters and is double glazed throughout.