5 Lawhead Cottages, East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DT

The property

This beautifully presented, four bedroom detached cottage sits in a lovely rural location close to the picturesque village of East Linton. About 22 miles east of Edinburgh, East Linton sits on the west bank of the River Tyne between the Lammermuir Hills to the south and the beautiful East Lothian coastline to the north.For the city commuter the A1 provides quick and easy access to the City Bypass by car and there are also regular bus services to local towns and city and rail links from nearby Dunbar and Drem. East Linton was an important farming and milling area with the River Tyne proving an ideal power source for the mills, including Preston Mill, which dates from the 1600’s and is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. This village has a thriving community built around a square in the heart of the village with its attractive gilt fountain. It boasts an excellent Primary School, with a school bus service, and a good selection of local cafes, shops including a post office and pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, butchers and a lovely delicatessen and farmers market. The Community Hall is well supported and provides the opportunity for many activities including antique fairs, playgroup, Cubs, Beavers and Brownies to name but a few. The Old Tyne Bridge dates from the 1500’s and from here you can enjoy the waterfall over the Linn Rocks, walk to Hailes Castle or you can explore one of the many other walks at John Muir Country Park, Traprain Law or any number of coastal walks along the surrounding coastline. Famous for its golf, East Lothian has many courses within easy reach including Haddington, Whitekirk, Dunbar, Gullane, Archerfield and The West and The Glen clubs at North Berwick. The cottage is deceptively spacious with accommodation over two floors and consists of a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway with a feature blackboard wall and generous storage. There is an attractive and modern fitted kitchen with Belfast sink, wooden worktops, integrated appliances and space for dining. There are double aspect windows and a door out to the rear garden. The lounge has windows to the front and patio doors to the rear garden making it lovely and bright and benefits from a wood burning stove. There is an inner hall with a cupboard housing the washing machine, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a separate bath and shower cabinet. The upper floor has a good sized landing with excellent storage, two Velux windows bringing in natural light to the space and also providing stunning views to the Lammermuir Hills. There are two large double bedrooms both with good storage and one which has views to the garden and the other with stunning views to the countryside. There is also a shower room on this level. Partial double glazing, oil central heating and solar panels are installed. To the front of the cottage there are pretty borders giving an idyllic first impression. To the east side of the cottage there is a driveway for several cars and a single garage with a floored mezzanine level and two adjoining workrooms, one which is used as a larder and one houses the boiler. The garden to the rear is very special with stunning views to the countryside and it has been cleverly designed with both children and adults in mind. There is a smart patio entertaining space edged with wooden raised beds. There is a large area of lawn, a fantastic willow den, good sized vegetable patch, apple tree and a small paved area tucked away in a lovely secluded spot. There is also a garden shed. To the west side of the cottage there is a gravelled, gated area for storing bins and wood.