* Freehold
* Stunning views over Firth of Forth
* Easily commutable to Edinburgh city centre
* Incredible 14th century castle
* Many impressive historic features
* Two cottages
* EPC Rating = F
An outstanding historic 14th century castle with panoramic views over the
Lothians and the Forth Estuary
Description
Fa’side Castle is an impressive stone castle with many historic features. The
main vaulted front door leads to a laigh (lower) hall with a flagstone floor
and beamed ceiling. Off the laigh hall is a utility room with a central
heating boiler, fitted coat hooks, double sink which is plumbed and vented for
washing and drying machines. The corridor then leads to a back door to the
garden and also to the main stairwell. A WC is conveniently positioned next to
the kitchen/dining room. The open plan kitchen and sizeable dining area may
have an historic vaulted ceiling but it is also very practical for modern
family living. There is a Britannia gas range cooker along with a double sink
and a larder. There is also a large biomass stove.
A solid cast stone stairwell rises up to the first floor hallway which leads
to the lift and also to the drawing room which features a great fireplace with
a solid fuel stove and triple aspect views. Off the drawing room is an office
which again has windows on three sides and also a solid fuel stove with a back
boiler. There is a spectacular painted ceiling amongst wooden beams. A door
from the office leads out to the second stone staircase.
At the top of the 14th century old tower lies what the current owners use as
their B&B holiday accommodation. A barrel vaulted bedroom has an en suite
bathroom with a freestanding slipper bath situated on the third floor. Also on
the third floor is the principal bedroom with a bath, separate shower and wash
hand basins and sitting room. The steep spiral staircase leads up past a glass
walkway over the old dungeon and up to a roof top walkway with panoramic views
over the Firth of Forth.
This staircase also leads to the Great Hall which is a classic feature of a
castle of this age. This magnificent old room has an original stone built
fireplace with a log burning stove. Beside the window there are stone window
seats built into the thick castle walls. There is a painted ceiling and also
on the ceiling there are some of the original corbels exposed from when the
castle was destroyed by a fire before the Battle of Pinkie. In the corner of
the room are what remains of the now inaccessible old staircase. Beside the
tartan curtain is an original stone WC called the Laird’s Lug. The staircase
leads down to a library with fitted book cases and there is another stone
fireplace with a multi fuel stove.
There are a further three bedrooms on the fourth floor with a bathroom and
bedroom 5 is at the top of the stairwell. There is also another door leading
out onto the roof terrace.
Gardens, grounds & cottages
Fa’side Castle is approached through double gates leading into the castle
grounds. There is a well maintained lawn within an inner bailey wall and this
also includes a large gravelled parking area to the east of the property.
There is an internal courtyard with walls on two sides. Features include a
beech hedge and woodland providing privacy. Within the grounds of the castle
is a 17th century barn that sits to the south of the castle this was converted
in 1996 into two cottages, Woodside and Gateside. Adjoined to Gateside is a
garage, workshop and snooker room above.
Gateside and Woodside cottages each have two bedrooms and a bathroom
downstairs with an open plan kitchen, dining room and sitting room upstairs
with views out to the countryside and Firth of Forth.
**General remarks
**
Services
Mains water and electricity (simple phase), private drainage to septic tank.
Central heating provided by biomass wood pellet boiler. Wind turbine.
Local Authority
Fa’Side Castle is in East Lothian Council Tax Band H.
Access
The core footpath is outwith the boundaries of the Castle.
Fixtures and Fittings
All light fittings and fitted carpets are included in the sale. Some furniture
may be available by separate negotiation.
Planning Application
Planning has been granted to build four non - residential glamping pods in the
neighbouring land.
Planning Reference number 20/01356/P
Location
Fa’side Castle has fantastic panoramic views towards Edinburgh, overlooking
the Firth of Forth and towards the Lammermuir Hills. The castle lies in a very
private rural location amidst rolling farmland and yet is only 2 miles from
the A1 leading directly to Edinburgh or towards Berwick - upon - Tweed.
East Lothian, with its excellent transport links into Edinburgh and long sandy
beaches, has become one of Scotland’s most desirable places to live. It is
also an area of historic significance with many ancient monuments, historic
houses and castles. Furthermore there is superb amenity amongst the towns and
villages. Famed for its golf courses, it has been host to The Open at
Muirfield Golf Course and many other international golfing events, and now it
is becoming increasingly well known for cycle routes as a regular feature on
the Tour of Britain route. The John Muir Way is also a recreational walking
and cycling route. The Musselburgh Golf Course which can be seen from the
castle is world’s oldest golf course.
The village of Tranent, supplemented by the nearby towns of Haddington and
Musselburgh, provides a range of services, supermarkets and independent high
street retailers. There is private schooling locally at The Compass in
Haddington (primary), Loretto in Musselburgh and Belhaven Hill (preparatory)
in Dunbar, with a wider choice of schools being offered in Edinburgh, many of
which provide direct bus services from East Lothian.
Square Footage: 7, 411 sq ft
Acreage:
2. 35 Acres
Directions
From Edinburgh head east on the A1 towards Berwick - upon - Tweed. After 3 miles
take the A6094 exit signposted towards Dalkeith/Wallyford. Turn right onto
Salters Road and take the next left onto a minor country road. Fa’side Castle
is about 1. 5 miles up this road on the left hand side.

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