Arguably one of the finest houses in Archerfield, this stunning detached family home of nearly 8,000 sq ft, has been finished to the highest possible standard. This traditionally built property incorporates the latest technology and benefits from leading edge design complemented by superb craftsmanship. The materials used are all of the highest quality resulting in a finished product, seldom seen in Scotland today.
As a testament to the quality and design this home has been featured in a number of quality publications including: Homes & Interiors, No 1 Magazine and Scotland on Sunday’s At Home magazine.
The layout of the accommodation has been cleverly designed to provide light and spacious rooms that are flexible in their use and fully suited to cosy family nights as well as formal entertaining on a grand scale.
Ground Floor:
A large vestibule gives access to a spectacular hall with a stunning glass and walnut wood cantilevered staircase.
The reception hall leads to a spacious lounge, as well as a guest suite with shower room and walk-in wardrobe. The contemporary breakfasting kitchen/family room boasts stunning Poggenpohl units with granite work tops, and features Miele appliances, as well as a Gaggenau coffee machine. To the side of the kitchen there is a generous family room, which has direct access onto the patio area. A further set of doors gives access to the formal dining room, which also has direct access to the patio.
First Floor:
The staircase rises to a galleried landing, with doors leading to the master bedroom suite. The suite comprises a luxurious en suite bathroom with oversized free standing bath and a wet area, complete with 4 showers. A generously sized dressing room provides ample hanging space, an adjacent storage room is ideal for use as a makeup room. Double doors give access to a large balcony. Two further good sized bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms and dressing rooms are also on this level, as well as an office and communications cupboard.
Second Floor:
Located off the second floor landing is a gymnasium, double bedroom, 2 playrooms, bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and a cinema room. Store and boiler room.
The Archerfield Estate lies between Gullane and North Berwick and comprises five hundred acres of outstanding natural beauty and includes two world-class links golf courses. 10 The Village sits at the heart of the estate overlooking the 15th fairway of Fidra golf course.
Edinburgh city centre (24.5 miles) is easily accessible via the A1 dual carriageway. Train stations at nearby Drem and North Berwick link Edinburgh in approximately 30 minutes. The main east coast railway line offers good access to the north and south via a number of commuter and intercity trains. Edinburgh Airport (33 miles) has a range of flights to a number of UK and European destinations.
Edinburgh city centre offers an extensive range of cultural activities, with the Edinburgh International Festival of the Arts held each year in August being one of the many highlights. There is a selection of quality shops, restaurants, bars and theatres as would be expected of Scotland’s capital and one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
There is excellent public and private schooling locally including the Compass School in Haddington and Loretto in Musselburgh. In addition, there are many public and private schools in Edinburgh offering a wide choice to parents.
East Lothian is well known for its quality links golf courses, including Muirfield, Gullane, Luffness to name but a few. The Lammermuir Hills to the south offer hill walking, trekking and a variety of field sports. There are many sandy beaches and excellent marinas at nearby North Berwick, Musselburgh and Dunbar. Many tourist attractions such as the Museum of Flight, the Seabird Centre and East Links Family Park are available locally.
Sitting in just over 1 acre, the house is accessed via secure electric gates. A large block paved courtyard provides parking for several cars and leads to both the carport and triple garage. The garden to the front of the property is enclosed by a stone wall and has an area of lawn along with well stocked borders.
At the rear of the house, there is a large area of lawn with herbaceous borders. A feature of the garden is a stunning oversized pond which has a variety of flowering pond plants and shrubs. A large terrace wraps around the rear of the house and is ideal for al fresco entertaining.
There is a 3-bay garage block which benefits from having two rooms and a w.c. on the first floor. (Subject to relevant permissions being obtained this could provide further living accommodation if required.) Two garden huts with light and power.
There is also a carport that will house three cars comfortable.
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