Description
Rarely available 4 bedroom detached house in sought after location with delightful gardens
Shiel Lodge is a charming four bedroom detached family home built in 1936 and situated in a sought after location within the beautiful village of Gullane. The property is set within a large plot surrounded by andscaped gardens with a private gated entrance, driveway parking and garage. The well maintained gardens have areas of lawn and seating areas ideal for enjoying the private and secluded aspect. The property also enjoys stunning views over the rear garden towards Muirfield and the Fife coast.
The bright, spacious and versatile accommodation, which still has the original maid's bells, is arranged over two floors and comprises on the ground floor of a vestibule leading to a welcoming entrance hall
with WC off. The dual aspect sitting room has windows to the front, a large bay window overlooking the rear garden and feature fireplace
with woodburning stove which creates a lovely focal point in this delightful room. A door from the sitting room leads to the family room which could be used as a double bedroom. The large, modern kitchen/dining room has an excellent selection of white units with integrated appliances, gas Aga and plenty space for a large dining table. There is also a useful utility area off it. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a conservatory which provides access to the large, enclosed and private rear garden. Upstairs double bedroom 1 has built in wardrobes as does double bedroom 3 and there are two further double bedrooms, a shower room and family bathroom. On the landing there are two hanging cupboards, a linen cupboard and hatch to the floored loft which is accessed via a pull down ladder.
Location
Gullane is a small picturesque village lying less than 45 minutes drive from the centre of Edinburgh. It has a good range of local shops and other amenities but it is the excellent sandy beaches and world renowned golf courses including Muirfield that make it a special place to live. There is a good primary school and excellent secondary schooling at the well-regarded North Berwick
High School. Private schooling is available at Compass in Haddington, Belhaven Hill in Dunbar, Loretto in Musselburgh with further choices available in Edinburgh. There is a direct bus service
available from the village to Edinburgh with train links to Edinburgh available from nearby Drem station. The ready access to the beaches from the field behind the property and to the countryside
of East Lothian combined with easy access to Edinburgh ensures a quality of life that is hard to beat.
Fixtures and Fittings
The carpets, blinds and light fittings throughout are included in the sale price together with the gas Aga, two electric rings, fridge and dishwasher in the kitchen, the freezer in the utility area and garden shed attached to the garage. The sunken trampoline in the garden is also included in the sale price.
Viewing Details
By appointment contact Simpson & Marwick
