THE TOWER WING HOUSE, TYNINGHAME,

THE TOWER WING , TYNINGHAME, EAST LOTHIAN, EH42 1XW Historic tower wing within an A listed mansion with superb drawing room all set within renowned gardens

Magnificent spacious drawing room Abundance of historic original features Far reaching Southerly views over the Tyne towards the Lammermuirs Communal grounds including designated gardens Coastal East Lothian setting

Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room/Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Drawing Room, WC Library, Master Bedroom with En Suite Three Bedrooms, Bathroom with separate WC

About 38 acres of shared gardens and grounds EPC = F

Savills Edinburgh Mark Atkinson Property 8 Wemyss Place Tek: 01875 341768 Edinburgh EH3 6DH Mobile: 07977 182108 Tel: 0131 247 3738 [email protected] [email protected] markatkinsonproperty.co.uk savills.co.uk DESCRIPTION Tyninghame House is one of ’s most notable country houses, and one of the country’s most ancient habitations. The romantic ruins of the church of St. Baldred date back to the 12th century. The Tyninghame Estate, estimated to cover circa 28,000 acres in 1628, was acquired by the 1st . Consecutive owners added to and extended the principal building. The present building was extended in 1829 by the prolific and distinguished Scottish architect, William Burn. The house was sold in 1987, and divided by Kit Martin into the current wings, all divided vertically rather than horizontally to retain the original proportions of the main rooms.

Set over four floors, The Tower Wing provides spectacular views over the surrounding gardens and Tyne estuary to the south. Entered from a private courtyard, a welcoming entrance hall provides access to a cloakroom and utility room, with stairs leading up to the first floor. Beyond the entrance hallway is a bright and spacious sitting room with dining area. A large bay window allows much natural light into the room and gives superb views over the courtyard garden towards the church of St Baldred.

A galley kitchen is located to the west side of the property and has access straight on to the south facing courtyard.

From the first floor landing the impressive drawing room spans the total width of the Tower, with outstanding southerly views. The room possesses exquisite original features including SITUATION cornicing, original heritage wallpaper, fireplace, and bay sash-and-case windows with Tyninghame House is beautifully situated, set in a very famous garden with 38 acres of internal shutters. woodlands and parkland which features a 16th former century bowling green, an ice house, an heraldic sundial, and a tall sandstone obelisk that marks the head of a mile long avenue Stairs lead up to the second floor where a spacious and light library offers a peaceful space. stretching to the sea. There is a seating area centred around a fireplace, and bay window with seating to enjoy the panoramic views. The master bedroom is located off the library with an en suite bathroom. The owners at Tyninghame House enjoy designated bridle paths, cycle paths and footpaths both in the grounds and through neighbouring parkland and woodlands. A network of The staircase continues up to the third floor, where three further bedrooms are located, all woodland paths lead down to the coast where there are magnificent, sandy beaches next to serviced by a family bathroom and separate WC. the John Muir Country Park. Outside, the communal grounds extend to over 38 acres and include wonderfully planted and Edinburgh is only 27 miles away via the A1 ,which is dual carriageway from Haddington. landscaped gardens. Within the grounds are mature woodlands and trees, with an oak tree , 6 miles to the east, has a railway station on the main line from Edinburgh to London having been planted by King Edward VII in 1902. A secret garden, mile long avenue to the King’s Cross, with further regular trains to Edinburgh from . is the nearest Estuary, wilderness garden, the great border on the southern lawn and other beautiful and village and has local shops, a church, two pubs, a restaurant and a primary school. Belhaven secluded areas are amongst the grounds surrounding the property. A hard tennis court is Hill prep school is on the near side of Dunbar. All of the fee-paying schools in Edinburgh are accessible within the grounds, and is shared between eight owners, including The Tower within good distance. Wing. The spectacular gardens are open to the public twice a year to raise funds for selected charities. There are many renowned golf courses in the area which include West and East links, Dunbar, Archerfield, Murifield and all the courses.

The Tower Wing Gross internal area (approx) 286.26 sq.m (3,080 sq.ft) For Identification Only. Not To Scale.

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Ground Floor First Floor

DIRECTIONS Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The From Edinburgh, follow the A1, signed for Berwick- property is sold subject to and with the benefit of Upon-Tweed. At Haddington, leave the dual all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and carriageway, taking the A199 signposted to East wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of Linton. Continue past East Linton and take the way, whether public or private, light, support, turning on the left signposted to North Berwick drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, and Tyninghame (A198). Follow this straight road stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other for about one mile to the village of Tyninghame. pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or Turn right, through the gates, and follow the long informally constituted and whether referred to in drive through parkland to the house. the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself The main door for the The Tower Wing is located as to the nature of all such servitude rights and on the East side of the property, behind the others. Kitchen Wing. Offers Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be GENERAL REMARKS submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills - It is intended to set a closing date but the seller 0131 247 3756 or Mark Atkinson Property 01875 reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single 341768. party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with Services Mains electricity, water, private the Selling Agents immediately after inspection. drainage and oil fired boiler. Deposit A deposit of 10% of the purchase price Access The front courtyard is shared with the may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of Maclaren Wing, other grounds and gardens are the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be common access between all of the residents. non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not The Tower Wing comes with two garages located attributable to the Seller or his agents. to the east of the property. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills and Mark Atkinson Property Miscellaneous No washing is to be hung outside and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not the properties. Caravans are not permitted on the authorised to make or give any representations or grounds. Each wing is responsible for warranties in relation to the property either here or maintenance of the fabric of its own structure. elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of The proprietors of Tyninghame House select a their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these board of Management and a Garden Committee. particulars. These particulars do not form part of any All the properties contribute towards offer or contract and must not be relied upon as maintenance. A deed of conditions is available statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, from the selling agents. The purchaser measurements or distances are approximate. The text, automatically becomes a member of the photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not Tyninghame Garden Company Ltd. necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building Local Authority & Tax Band East Lothian Council regulation or other consents and Savillsand Mark tax band H. Atkinson Property have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Light fittings are available by separate negotiation, other standard fixtures and Brochure prepared April 2019. fittings are included. Some larger items of furniture may be available by separate negotiation. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:7551