2 Newmains Cottages, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5PR

The property

2 Newmains Cottages is a delightful and well-presented 4 bedroom cottage with flexible accommodation arranged over one level. There are charming mature sheltered gardens to the rear which offer excellent privacy. To the front are views over farmland to the sea and over open countryside to the rear. The property is situated within the catchment for North Berwick Primary and High School and local amenities are easily accessible by car. The accommodation, arranged over one level, comprises – welcoming hallway to the rear with glazed doors and tiled floor; spacious kitchen/breakfast room with an excellent selection of cream shaker style units, ample room for dining and patio doors lead directly to the garden; cloakroom with WC, WHB and useful storage; dining room to the front with two cupboards, loft access and an open outlook; charming living room open plan to the dining room with a Morso wood burning stove which provides an attractive focal point and there are views towards the sea over open fields; hallway leading to a flexible and spacious study/library area with fitted bookshelves, door to the front and a glazed door opens onto the patio; double bedroom 1 to the front with a fitted wardrobe and open outlook; double bedroom 2 to the rear with fitted wardrobes; double bedroom 3 with 2 fitted cupboards; double bedroom 4 currently used as a study and contemporary bathroom with white suite with shower over the bath, WC, WHB and underfloor heating. Location The property is situated close to North Berwick, which lies on the East Lothian coast, within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh. It has a busy high street, with a wide range of local shops and restaurants and there is a Tesco and Aldi supermarket on the outskirts. North Berwick has two excellent golf courses, a yacht club, rugby club, tennis courts, a swimming pool and sports centre, and a luxury spa club is situated at the Marine Hotel. The town provides excellent local primary schooling and the well-regarded North Berwick High school and there is bus pick up from the cottage. Private schooling is available at Compass in Haddington, Belhaven Hill in Dunbar, Loretto in Musselburgh with further choices available in Edinburgh. East Lothian has many fine walks by the sea and inland. Edinburgh can be reached in about 45 minutes by car or by train in half an hour. Garden The gardens will be particularly appealing to potential purchasers looking to embrace the rural lifestyle. There are mature planted borders, a herb garden, raised beds, a lawn and gravel paths. A charming wooden arbour provides a tranquil space to sit and there is a further large sheltered sun trap patio accessed from the kitchen and hall with room for a large table and chairs. There is also a useful timber shed. Parking There is driveway parking to the rear of the property. Fixtures and Fittings The fitted carpets, blinds in the hallway (other blinds are excluded) and light fittings throughout are included in the sale price together with the extractor hood, cooker and fridge/freezer. The shed in the garden is also included. Services The property benefits from oil central heating, is fully double glazed and there is a septic tank shared with the 5 cottages. There are also solar panels which provide hot water.