8 Ballencrieff Steading, Longniddry, East Lothian, EH32 0QH

The property

8 Ballencrieff Steading is a bright and spacious 3 bedroom steading property in a convenient rural location within easy reach of the beautiful East Lothian coastline and the popular villages of Longniddry, Aberlady and Gullane. The property benefits from a private and enclosed front garden, private resident and visitor parking, a paved rear patio and communal courtyard area. The light and airy accommodation, which is decorated in neutral tones throughout, is arranged over two floors and comprises on the ground floor – welcoming entrance hall with two useful storage cupboards, open shelving and WC off, bright double aspect sitting room with a gas fire set within a modern fireplace and having patio doors leading to the front garden and a window to the rear; spacious kitchen/dining room with patio doors to the front and window to the rear; excellent selection of light wood effect kitchen units, breakfast bar, integrated appliances and ample room for a large dining table and chairs; utility room with a further selection of kitchen units, space for a washing machine and dryer and having a door to the rear patio and communal court area; and double bedroom 3, currently used as a home office, with fitted shelves and desk, double fitted wardrobes and a window to the rear; and on the first floor – large landing with shelved airing cupboard and open hanging rails; double aspect master bedroom with a double fitted wardrobe and velux windows to the front and rear; en-suite shower room with a large shower enclosure, WC, WHB and heated towel rail; double bedroom 2 with a double aspect; and family bathroom with a white suite comprising bath with mains shower over, WHB and WC. LocationBallencrieff Steading is located off the B1377 Longniddry to Drem road just east of the roundabout at the main A6137 junction, two miles from both Drem and Aberlady and approximately three miles from Longniddry. The nearby villages of Aberlady and Longniddry both have Post Offices and a variety of other local shops with supermarket facilities being available in Prestonpans, Haddington and North Berwick. East Lothian offers an excellent quality of life and is famous for its beautiful villages, excellent beaches and wildlife. There are a variety of golf courses in the area including Craigielaw at Aberlady and also Longniddry and Gullane golf courses. There are delightful walks nearby and at the seaside at Longniddry Bents. Edinburgh can be easily accessed by train from Drem or Longniddry Stations and the journey by car is about thirty minutes. There is good local schooling in Aberlady and the property is within the catchment area for North Berwick High School. Private schooling is available at the Compass School in Haddington and further private schooling is available at Loretto in Musselburgh and in the City. GardenThe fully enclosed front garden has a paved patio, area of lawn and bike shed. A paved patio area is located to the rear and leads to a communal courtyard area where the owner has a further shed ideal for storing bikes and garden equipment. ParkingThere is private parking to the front of the development. Fixtures and FittingsThe carpets, blinds and light fittings throughout the property are included in the sale price together with the integrated 5 ring gas hob, electric oven, extractor hood, fridge, freezer and dishwasher in the kitchen. The open storage/shelving in the hall, the kitchen shelves, shelving in the utility room and also the shelving in the cupboard in bedroom 3/office are also included in the sale price. The mirrored cabinet and separate mirror in the family bathroom are included in the sale price also. The garden shed in the front garden is excluded from the sale price. The shelving above the desk in the office will be removed by the seller. Also, the bunk beds in double bedroom 2 are built into the space and will be removed by the seller also. Please note that the carpet in this room is only fitted to the front of the bunk beds. ServicesThe property benefits from gas central heating and is fully double glazed throughout. ManagementThe development is factored by James Gibb and an approximate monthly fee of £40.00 covers the communal areas, the access road and the septic tank.