* Freehold
* 6 bedrooms
* 4 reception rooms
* 4 bathrooms
* 1. 80 acres
* Leisure Facilities
* Outbuildings
* Period
* Detached
* Parking
* Riverside
* Rural
* Suburban
* Tennis Court
* Terrace
* Private Parking
* Cellar
* Home office
* Gate house secondary accommodation
Craigesk House is an imposing property set comfortably within its own grounds
and benefiting from dramatic views of the Dalhousie railway viaduct and the
River South Esk. The principal accommodation is laid out across the ground and
first floors, while there is further accommodation on the lower two floors to
the rear of the property. The entrance hall gives an immediate impression of
the scale of the property, and the stunning reception rooms are of equally
striking proportions. These rooms benefit from beautiful features including
cornicing, panelling and fireplaces. The oak panelling and pitch pine beams in
the drawing room are of particular note and are thought to have been
repurposed following the demolition of a property in Lanarkshire belonging to
the Douglas family. Other details include teak windows, Spanish mahogany
shutters and Austrian oak floors in the dining room. The first floor consists
of four exceptionally spacious double bedrooms, a dressing room and a large
Jack and Jill shower room.
A spiral staircase leads from the hallway to the lower floors, both of which
can be directly accessed from outside. On the first of these levels, there is
a large reception room with a door leading to two further bedrooms, both en
suite. On the lower level, there are two wine cellars, one of which is
accessible from outside. A sauna, a gym and a home study as well as a
study/library.
There is a detached lodge cottage near the beginning of the drive. This
charming property is in need of renovation and consists of an open plan
living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Craigesk House is approached via electric gates and a private drive, via the
lodge cottage. A gravelled area leads to parking to the front and side of the
house. The garden and grounds extend to approximately 1. 8 acres and provide a
wonderful setting for the house. The river and the railway viaduct are the
focal points of the garden and create a unique and dramatic backdrop. In
addition to the tennis court, there are extensive lawn areas, mature shrubs
and trees. To the side and rear of the house, there are terraces with tranquil
settings over the river.
Craigesk House is situated in a magnificent position above the River South Esk
in Midlothian, 1. 4 miles south of Eskbank and 2. 3 miles south of Lasswade.
Central Edinburgh is approximately 8 miles to the north.
Both Eskbank and Lasswade have a good selection of everyday amenities, while
more extensive services and shops can be found in Dalkeith or at Straiton
Retail Park with stores including M&S, Sainsbury's, and Ikea. There is a large
Tesco at Eskbank, just off the A7.
Edinburgh provides further shopping and entertainment opportunities, as well
as several excellent private schools. The property is in the catchment for
Newtongrange Primary School and Newbattle High School.
Regular train services run into Edinburgh from Eskbank and Newtongrange. Both
stations are 1 mile from the house. Edinburgh airport is accessible via the
by - pass and has an expanding network to many UK and international
destinations, including North America and The Middle East.
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