Exceptional modern house with spacious family accommodation set in a generous corner plot with mature garden

Description

Windrush is an exceptionally unique property which was designed and built by the current owner and completed in 2014. Designed in an Arts and Crafts style with exposed oak used throughout and other traditional materials of natural stone and lime render, the house offers comfortable and spacious accommodation across two floors.

To the front of the house is a very welcoming covered entrance with a solid oak door into a bright vestibule which leads through to the main reception space with impressive open fire and double width oak flooring and exposed beams. This doubles up as a formal dining space. In addition there is ample room in the large kitchen for more informal dining. The kitchen is traditionally styled with granite work tops and top of the range appliances from Siemens. As well as a breakfasting island there is a large dining area. Beyond the kitchen and on the south side of the house is a fully glazed sunroom which has a door to, and looks over, the garden. Off the kitchen there is also a walk in larder and fully fitted utility room with a sink and plumbing for a washing machine / dryer.

As well as a cosy snug with a further open fire there is a more formal larger sitting room with gas fire and bay window overlooking the back garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed with an en suite bedroom which has both a shower and a bath along with a view of the garden. A separate WC is also accessed from the dining hall.

A feature broad solid oak staircase with large picture window rises to the first floor from the main hallway onto a good-sized landing where a further three bedrooms and home office can be found. The principal bedroom is situated on the west side of the house and has a vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams. As well as a very generous and fully fitted dressing room, there is also a luxurious en suite with bath, shower, WC and twin washbasins; this is a wonderfully bright space thanks to a large skylight.

There are a further two double bedrooms both of which also have an en suite bath / shower room. Accommodation on the first floor is completed by a home office.

The gardens which surround Windrush are beautifully landscaped and extend to about 0.75 acres. The gravel driveway is accessed via oak gates and is lined by a beech hedge which leads to both the double garage and towards the front door. On the south side of the house is the orchard which is interspersed with fruit trees and mature pine trees which ensure privacy. By the sunroom is a patio which is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The back garden extends out to the north and there are well stocked borders with colourful plants and shrubs as well as a lawn flanked by a mature hedge.

Location

Situated on the coast of East Lothian, North Berwick has been consistently voted one of the best places to live in both Scotland and the wider UK. It is a highly scenic coastal town, overlooking the Firth of Forth with spectacular views over to Fife and the Bass Rock. The town boasts magnificent sandy beaches, all based around the vibrant town centre which has a good range of local shopping, restaurants, services and schools. North Berwick High School is a great draw to the town and there is an excellent commuting service to Edinburgh from North Berwick train station which is just a short walk from Strathearn Road.

North Berwick is part of East Lothian’s famous 'Golf Coast' and is renowned for its golf courses. These include North Berwick West Links Golf Course and The Glen in the town itself. Other courses include Muirfield, a regular host to The Open Championship, The Renaissance Club, two courses at Archerfield and three at Gullane and Luffness.

Square Footage: 4,561 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Additional Info

Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. underfloor central heating

Local Authority & tax band - East Lothian Council Tax Band H

Fixtures & Fittings - All fitted carpets (with the exception of the GF bedroom), floor coverings and integrated white goods are to be included within the sale. Light fittings and curtains are not included but may be available by separate negotiation.

Conservation area - Windrush is situated within a conservation area.

Solicitors - Turcan Connell. Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey St, Edinburgh EH3 9EE.

Photos taken - June 2023.

Date produced - June 2023.