* Freehold
* Uninterrupted coastal views
* Traditional kitchen with space for dining table
* Large sitting room with open fire and sea views
* Separate dining room/bedroom 4
* 3 generous bedrooms and bathroom
* Second floor accommodation including utility, store, study and workshop
* Shared south - facing walled garden
* EPC Rating = D
Characterful home within a large stone - built mansion house with panoramic
views across the Firth of Forth.
Description
Upper Flat, Walford House is a fantastic property situated directly on the
coast with outstanding views to Fife with wonderful sunrises and sunsets.
Occupying the first and second floors of this C Listed 18th century mansion
house, the property is rich in character, with period features including
decorative cornicing, timber sash and case windows, working shutters, timber
flooring and original fireplaces. The accommodation is reached from a stone
porch at the southerly side of the building. From the porch an inner hall is
fitted with two cloak cupboards alongside the original curved stone staircase
that rises to the first floor. The main living accommodation is located off
the central corridor, with the large drawing room a central feature with full
height sash and case windows offering breathtaking views to the sea, beautiful
proportions and original details including intricate plasterwork, timber
flooring and large open fireplace. Adjacent, the dining room shares the
stunning sea views and benefits from a solid fuel stove. The kitchen is
located across from the reception rooms and benefits from its south facing
aspect with views over the walled garden. There is a good range of bespoke
wall and floor units alongside a larder, while an alcove provides space for a
table and chairs. Appliances include a large range cooker, an integrated
dishwasher and fridge freezer. The three bedrooms are located at the end of
the corridor, with the generous principal room featuring a beautiful south -
facing bow window with outlooks over the garden. The two additional bedrooms
sit alongside and offer views to the coast and decorative fireplaces. The
spacious traditionally styled bathroom with separate shower and bath completes
the accommodation on the first floor.
There are three further rooms on the second floor including a utility room
with plumbing, a store room and separate workshop with charming barrel vaulted
room. An additional space is used as a study. This floor may have potential
for conversion to further living accommodation, subject to the relevant
planning consents.
Outside there is a shared patio and a large shared walled garden with
colourful flowerbeds around a main lawn and several mature trees. The garden
benefits from high walls giving shelter and a southerly aspect with sun
throughout the day.
Location
Walford House is located in an enviable secluded location directly on the
coast, in the historic district of Prestonpans, a small East Lothian town
which has a notable collection of Listed buildings including Preston Tower and
the Mercat Cross.
Lying just 10 miles east of Edinburgh, there are good local amenities as well
as convenient rail and road links to the city. Services in Prestonpans include
a supermarket, sports centre, gp practice, dentist, primary and secondary
schools.
There is also a good choice of private schooling both in East Lothian and
Edinburgh. The train station is within walking distance with regular services
into Edinburgh which take between 13 and 16 minutes. Haddington is less than 9
miles away and has a wider range of shops and professional services. There is
an excellent variety of spectacular golf courses in the region and picturesque
beaches within easy reach. The coast is only 0. 2 miles from the house and
there are superb beaches at Longniddry, Gullane and North Berwick. Edinburgh
Airport is approximately 20 miles by road and Dunbar has mainline railway
connections to London.
Additional Info
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills .
Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Local Authority & tax band - East Lothian Council Tax Band E.
Fixtures & Fittings - All integrated white goods and light fittings (with the
exception of the hallway chandelier) will be included within the sale. The
curtains in the main bedroom, bathroom and hallway are excluded. Other
curtains in the house may be available by separate negotiation.
Listing and Conservation area - Walford House is Category C Listed.
Solicitors - Paris Steele, 35 Westgate, North Berwick, EH39 4AG
Photos taken - August 2023.
Date produced - August 2023.

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