Superb fully renovated B Listed house in central location

Description

Abbeylands is a substantial end of terrace B Listed Victorian property which has been transformed by the current owners into an outstanding family home. It comprises three floors with the addition of a cellar. There are superb views to the front from the upper floors as far as the sea, and to the rear over the roof tops to the rolling hills beyond. The accommodation extends to 4000 ft2 arranged around a magnificent central stairway. The refurbishment has been carried out to a meticulously high standard with period features and vintage style fittings blended with imaginative contemporary design details in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Accommodation

Entrance vestibule and entrance hall with wonderful period staircase. The sitting room on the left with bay window has a gas fireplace with black marble surround and period features including wooden panelling and detailed cornice work. The spacious kitchen leads directly off through a large opening. Fitted by Christian kitchen's it includes a central island, floor and wall units and large dining space with full height windows and exposed stone feature archway with access onto the garden. The kitchen has a gas range cooker, integrated dishwasher and American style fridge freezer.

A doorway leads off to a utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine and next door a ground floor WC is located. In addition a ground floor bedroom is also found off the central hallway which could become a home office if required. Below the main staircase a door gives access to the cellar.

First and Second Floor

A bathroom leads off the stairway with space for a traditional roll top bath and separate shower. There are two bedrooms on the first floor with the larger bedroom having a wonderful bay window and access to a dressing room alongside. The second bedroom has views over the garden. In addition a first floor games room and bar is located with white marble fireplace, traditional cornice details and French doors to a balcony which looks out over the garden.

The staircase leads to an additional shower room and ascends showcasing a breadth of windows to the west lighting the stairwell. On the second floor a further three spacious bedrooms all with views over the rooftops towards the sea or hilltops. The largest of these rooms benefits from an en suite bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Gardens

Abbeylands has a beautifully designed private walled garden facing southwest. The original stone walls on two sides and new boundary fence to the north give privacy. A pergola, outside kitchen and patio creates space for entertaining, while a lawn and flower bed run on the far side where a summer house sits. A gate to the side of Abbeylands allows access to the garden and bins area from the street.

Location

Abbeylands is centrally located within the coastal town of Dunbar in East Lothian. The historic town with its thriving community is host to two working harbours and Dunbar Battery is a recently restored open-air venue with amphitheatre and coastal garden. The High Street offers many independent shops, galleries, restaurants and cafés with a large supermarket on the outskirts.

Facilities include a leisure centre with a swimming pool, two golf courses, Foxlake Wakeboarding Park and Scotland’s largest surfing school, Coast to Coast. There are wonderful cliff top walks and sandy beaches and the John Muir Country Park is situated alongside the two, offering walking routes across East Lothian.

Local primary and secondary schools are available and Belhaven Hill independent prep school is also located in the town. The mainline rail network from London to Edinburgh stops in Dunbar, with approximate journey times to either Edinburgh or Berwick Upon Tweed taking 30 minutes, while the A1 bypasses the town giving excellent access both to the north and south.

Square Footage: 4,161 sq ft



Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler.

Local Authority - East Lothian Council

Listing and Conservation Area - 1 Abbeylands is Category B Listed and situated within the Dunbar Conservation Area.

Solicitor:

Fixtures & Fittings - Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.