Staneford House, Athelstaneford, East Lothian, EH39 5BE

The property

Staneford House is a charming B Listed period former farmhouse dating from 1690 set within magnificent mature, professionally landscaped and well stocked garden grounds which have herbaceous borders, a small orchard, vegetable garden and greenhouse. There is also a lovely rotating summerhouse which is ideal for enjoying every aspect of the main garden as well as the outstanding views over the beautiful East Lothian countryside. The property is situated in the heart of the conservation village of Athelstaneford and accessed via a gated driveway with ample parking and there is a single garage with home office/workshop. The property has great charm and retains many period features including high ceilings, original doors with handles and locks and sash and case windows with working shutters. The bright and spacious accommodation, which benefits from neutral decoration throughout, has a flexible layout arranged over two floors and comprises on the ground floor – welcoming entrance hall with cupboard, WC off and stairs to the first floor; double aspect sitting room with windows overlooking the charming gardens to the front and driveway to the rear, built in cupboard and fireplace with wooden surround and tiled hearth, door to a large store area which has a window overlooking the garden, door to the driveway and is ideal for conversion subject to renewal of the lapsed planning consents; kitchen/breakfast room with a large selection of floor and wall units, integrated appliances, window seat overlooking side garden and serving hatch to the dining room; large rear hall/boot room with utility cupboard off and door to the side garden; dining room with a window overlooking the garden, working fire in a brick built fireplace; hatch to kitchen with cupboard below; and door to study with an original fireplace and two windows overlooking the driveway. The first floor accommodation comprises - bright staircase with window at half landing level leads to double bedroom 2 with a window overlooking the gardens; double bedroom 3 again with a window to the front and having a large walk-in wardrobe; bedroom 4 with a window to the front; bathroom with a white suite comprising bath with shower over, WHB, WC and heated towel rail; inner hall leading to a master bedroom suite comprises triple aspect master bedroom with windows to the front, side and rear and having built in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with a window overlooking the front garden, bath, WHB, WC, heated towel rail, pulley and shelved airing cupboard. The owners have given considerable thought to development plans for the house which they would be happy to share with prospective purchasers. Location Athelstaneford is a stunning conservation village situated in the heart of the East Lothian countryside but within approximately 30 minutes by car or by train from Edinburgh. The village is famous for The Saltire Heritage Centre and offers a superb quality of life with excellent country walks and access to a wide range of shops, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities in nearby North Berwick (6 miles) and Haddington (4 miles). The village is a thriving community with a private nursery, good primary school and the property is within the catchment area for the well-regarded North Berwick High School. Private schooling is also available at Compass in Haddington, Belhaven Hill in Dunbar, Loretto in Musselburgh, with further choices available in Edinburgh. Drem and Longniddry train stations, the City Bypass and the Central Scotland Motorway network, together with Edinburgh International Airport, are all within easy reach. Garden The magnificent and well stocked gardens offer excellent privacy and have been professionally designed with manicured lawns, a large selection of mature trees and herbaceous borders as well as a vegetable garden, greenhouse and broad stone flagged terrace in the front garden. The gardens are bounded by original stone walls and a low wall to the north is ideal for enjoying the open views over the beautiful East Lothian countryside. There is a charming summerhouse which can be rotated to enjoy the garden from every angle throughout the day as well as the open countryside views. Parking There is a single garage at the rear of the driveway and ample parking is available on the gravel driveway. To the rear of the garage is a useful home office/workshop and separate store. Fixtures and Fittings The carpets, curtains and light fittings (with the exception of the curtains in the sitting room and lantern light fitting on the staircase) are included in the sale price together with the dishwasher, double oven, five ring gas hob in kitchen, freestanding fridge and freezer in the boot room and tumble dryer in the utility cupboard. The owners wish to retain various fixed items which will be discussed with any potential purchasers. Services The property benefits from Calor gas central heating.