Sea Breezes, Heugh Brae, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5NW
Offers Over £1,250,000 | 5 Bed House - Detached with 4 Reception Rooms
Ref: E511353
Description
Sea Breezes is an outstanding five-bedroom detached home with approximately 3,100 sq ft of beautifully presented and exceptionally versatile accommodation. Four reception rooms, a conservatory, a quality kitchen/breakfast room, four bath/ shower rooms, and bedrooms on both levels create a superb family residence, while mature wraparound gardens and a long private driveway enhance the sense of seclusion. Its elevated outlook is truly spectacular, sweeping across the Firth of Forth and its islands, towards Tantallon Castle and North Berwick Law, and over the East Lothian countryside. The position is every bit as special as the accommodation. Views extend north and east across the Firth of Forth and its islands, towards historic Tantallon Castle and the distant landscape around St Abbs Head, west to the distinctive profile of North Berwick Law, and south across an open patchwork of farmland. Despite its peaceful, almost rural atmosphere, the property lies within easy reach of North Berwick's thriving town centre, railway station, beautiful beaches, golf courses, and excellent choice of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. Families benefit from access to respected local schooling, while rail services connect North Berwick with Edinburgh in around 30 minutes. The coast, surrounding countryside, and John Muir Way offer endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits. The hall forms an attractive central point from which to access principal ground-floor rooms, with its generous proportions reinforcing the scale of the house from the moment of arrival. The elegant living room is arranged around a wood-burning stove set into a handsome fireplace, flanked by bespoke recessed shelving. French doors connect it to the conservatory, and a further glazed opening links with the formal dining room, allowing the spaces to flow naturally when entertaining. The dining room also opens into the conservatory, which spans the front of the house and frames remarkable coastal views through a broad wall of glazing. The conservatory provides another inviting place to sit or dine, with doors leading directly into the garden. A separate snug provides a cosy retreat, while the bright sunroom is ideal for relaxed family dining or quiet contemplation of the surrounding landscape. Together, these beautifully proportioned reception rooms offer exceptional flexibility for family life, entertaining, home working, and relaxation. Cream Shaker-style cabinets are paired with polished dark worktops, a large central island, and an undermounted sink with a Quooker boiling-water tap. Appliances include a Smeg gas range cooker, Smeg dishwasher, and LG American-style fridge-freezer, while the adjoining utility room houses AEG washing and tumble drying machines. Two bedrooms are positioned on the ground floor, including an exceptionally spacious triple-aspect suite with a private shower room. This arrangement is well suited to multigenerational living, visiting guests, or buyers seeking generous principal accommodation away from the remaining bedrooms. The second ground-floor bedroom is another comfortable double and lies conveniently close to the separate shower room. The en-suite bedroom has fitted storage and panoramic coastal outlooks, while the study is naturally lit and could easily become a sixth bedroom. The upper level was formed by a long-established attic conversion and retains an inviting under the-eaves character, with coombed ceilings and roof windows capturing wonderful sea and countryside views. Three further double bedrooms and a separate study are arranged around a spacious landing with extensive built-in storage. The remaining double bedrooms are equally appealing, with one enjoying a trio of dormer-style windows incorporating useful storage beneath and another illuminated by large roof windows. In addition to the two en-suite shower rooms, the house has a ground-floor shower room and a first-floor family bathroom with a shower-over-bath. This thoughtful distribution of facilities comfortably serves family members and guests across both levels. Mature hedging and established trees shelter the extensive wraparound grounds, creating privacy while preserving the magnificent outlook. Lawned areas sit alongside colourful planting, gravelled sections, and a handsome sandstone-block patio for outdoor dining and entertaining. Several garden stores provide useful external storage. The long driveway offers ample private parking for multiple vehicles.
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Gilson Gray - North Berwick
33a Westgate, North Berwick, EH39 4AG
Tel: 01620 532610
Web: http://www.gilsongray.co.uk