NEWTONLEES HOUSE, QUEEN’S ROAD, DUNBAR

NEWTONLEES HOUSE QUEEN’S ROAD, DUNBAR EH42 1QL

An ideal family home for someone to put their stamp on

Approximate mileages Dunbar 1 mile, 28 miles, Edinburgh Airport 40 miles

A handsome Georgian farmhouse in a lovely private setting close to the coastal town of Dunbar ideal for commuting to Edinburgh and the South

The current accommodation comprises Hall, dining room, drawing room, family kitchen, kitchenette, WC, offi ce, utility room, larders and extensive storage, fi rst fl oor drawing room, four double bedrooms, nursery/dressing room, family bathroom and sewing room.

There is considerable scope to reconfi gure the accommodation to suit.

Separate outbuilding with workshop, stores and with potential to convert.

Beautiful, sheltered gardens.

An option to purchase additional grazing land.

About 2.48 acres.

For Sale as a whole or in two lots.

Edinburgh offi ce 22 Young Street Edinburgh EH2 4JB t 0131 344 0888 [email protected] savills-smithsgore.co.uk Situation Newtonlees House lies to the south of the coastal town is only about 25 miles away in the town of , of Dunbar in East , about 1 mile from the centre and Edinburgh offers a huge range of independent of town and about a 4 minute walk from the seashore. schooling options. The approach to the property is from a quiet country farm lane. The house stands in open farmland in an Description enclosed garden site surrounded by mature trees, Newtonlees House is a handsome four-square Georgian giving it a high degree of privacy. farmhouse built in 1809. The house has been subject to a number of Victorian additions such as the rendering Newtonlees is perfectly placed for access to the main of the exterior of the building and the addition of a fine transportation routes; the main East Coast rail line stone bay. to Edinburgh runs nearby and the station at Dunbar is less than a mile away. The A1 trunk road Whilst there is an obvious need for refurbishment there by-passes Dunbar giving fast road access to Edinburgh is also a great opportunity for reconfiguration preserving and the South and Edinburgh airport can be reached the fine characteristics of the original construction. within a comfortable hour’s drive. Rooms are extremely generous in size and many period features have been retained, including an elegant stone Dunbar is known locally as ‘Sunny Dunny’ as it has more staircase, mantelpieces, open fires, panelled doors, and sunshine hours than any other location in and windows with working shutters. much of and the coast is famed for its combination of golden sandy beaches and high The house is largely bare and ready for refurbishment concentration of Championship Links Golf courses work to begin. It is anticipated that the wiring will need including Muirfield, Archerfield and The Renaissance to be upgraded and extended, roof insulation, a central at . The surrounding land is some of the most heating system added and some general attention to productive farmland in Scotland yet only a few short the eradication of damp and general repair of gutters miles away are the Lammermuir Hills where there are and downpipes. It clearly needs a new kitchen and high quality grouse moors and miles of wonderful bathroom fittings and will require redecoration inside and walking country. out. Rough order costs have been prepared alongside indicative plans showing a possible reconfiguration The of Dunbar is steeped in history; in that can be available for inspection at the house. the Middle Ages its castle was an important Scottish These are intended to provide general assistance but fortress with later associations with Mary Queen of interested parties are encouraged to complete their own Scots and her lover Bothwell. In the second part of the investigations before committing to the purchase. Civil War the army of was encamped in and around Newtonlees before the Garden (1650). The town now offers many modern amenities The garden extends to about 0.8 acres. The short drive whilst serving as a strong commuter town to Edinburgh. with trees which screen the property from the lane leads There is a thriving high street with a wide selection to a gravel sweep at the northside of the house. A large of local shops, supermarkets, banks, professional front and southside lawn sets off the house nicely while services, garden centres, a swimming pool, and leisure mature conifers, holm oaks and lime trees separate centre, library, hotels and restaurants. Dunbar Grammar it from the adjoining paddock. A high sandstone and School and the state primary and nursery schools in brick wall with apple trees, greengage and apricot trees the town are thriving and there are nursery schools in separate the lawn from the enchanting garden with the private sector with the famous Belhaven Hill co- stocked bed, ornamental steps and pathways and lovely educational preparatory school close by. The well-known places to sit. independent boarding school Loretto for boys and girls Outbuildings Immediately behind the house is an old dairy building/small coachhouse built of red sandstone and currently used as a store and workshop with electricity. Adjacent to it is a sandstone toolshed with outside stair leading to a flat roof with splendid sea views. In need of refurbishment this little complex offers great scope for conversion to studio or additional accommodation as planning allows.

Paddock (Lot 2) Being offered as a separate lot to the purchaser of the house only is an adjoining paddock extending to about 1.6 acres. It is fenced to hold horses and has access to water.

Rights of Access A right of access will be provided along the farm road to gain entry to the paddock for vehicles and livestock.

Services Electricity – Mains Water – Mains Drainage – Private sceptic tank drainage

Council Band G

EPC Rating EPC G

Directions From the centre of Dunbar head south on the A1087, Queen’s Road out past the golf course and towards the A1. As you leave the town and go out into open country there is a turning on the right marked ‘Private Road’, opposite the sign for ‘Scotland’s Golf Course Road’. Take this road and the entrance is the first on the left after about 200 metres. Reproduced from the map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Viewing Closing Date Viewing will be arranged strictly by appointment with the Offers should be submitted in Scottish legal terms to selling agents, Savills-Smiths Gore at 22 Young Street, the selling agents. The owner reserves the right to sell Edinburgh or on 0131 344 0880. without imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer. Fixtures and Fittings To be confirmed. Date of Information Particulars – July 2015 Photographs – July 2015 Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 150720CB. Edinburgh offi ce t 0131 344 0888 [email protected] savills-smithsgore.co.uk