WHITTINGHAME (BY ) 5 WHITTINGHAME HOUSE EH41 4QA

WHITTINGHAME GENERAL DESCRIPTION The remaining room in the south wing is used as a formal lounge, but Whittinghame House is situated some 3 miles south of East Linton, could be used as a large bedroom or formal dining room. close to the charming hamlet of amid the Lammermuir (BY EAST LINTON) foothills. Haddington is found some six miles to the West with With a flexible layout Apartment 5 Whittinghame House, has been 5 WHITTINGHAME HOUSE some six miles to the East. The delightful rural location is only 20 individually designed to create a spectacular home in this classical EH41 4QA minutes drive from Edinburgh, via A1 Motorway, with train services mansion. running from Dunbar (which serves the Edinburgh to London line.) SPECIFICATION MAGNIFICENT INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED HISTORY OF WHITTINGHAME HOUSE RECEPTION HALL 11’6 x 10’1 (3.53m x 3.07m) Whittinghame House is a 19th Century detached Georgian mansion EAST WING: FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITHIN LISTED house which in recent years has been split into several units/apartments. LIVING ROOM 24’ x 19’7 (7.31m x 6m) GEORGIAN MANSION. The home was built for James Balfour, and until recent years it has been KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 16’0 x 14’6 ( 4.87m x 4.45m) in the Family’s ownership. The most famous occupant being A.J Balfour, BATHROOM 10’0 x 7’2 (3.04m x 2.19m) STUNNING PARKLAND OUTLOOK. Politician and Prime Minister of the (1902-1905). WEST WING: ACCOMMODATION HALL The subject property is located on the top floor of this magnificent LOUNGE 20’6 x 19’6 (6.27m x 5.97m) building. The front door opens into a well proportioned reception area, BEDROOM 1 19’7 x 12’7 (5.97m x 3.87m) RECEPTION HALL which in turn splits off to the two wings of the apartment. To the left BEDROOM 2 19’6 x 11’5 (5.97m x 3.50m) hand side you enter a splendid lounge which enjoys a fine easterly BEDROOM 3 (DRESSING ROOM) 19’6 x 10’8 (5.97m x 3.29) LIVING ROOM aspect and has a feature fireplace. OUTSIDE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM From the lounge a door opens into the kitchen/dining room, fitted with The property is surrounded by well maintained gardens, with parking a range of wall and base level units, uniquely painted to create a neo- to the front (with the exception of the lime tree avenue and the area BATHROOM gothic feel to the room. In the dining area a corner fireplace finishes this within the balustrade adjacent to the principal apartment). Located striking room. close by are tennis courts and the river with a right to fish held within INNER HALL the deeds of the home. Also at the east wing you enter a bathroom from the reception hallway LOUNGE which is fitted with a copper bath, low level w/c and wash hand basin. COUNCIL TAX BAND - E Taps to both the bath and the sink are molded to the wall increasing MASTER BEDROOM W/SHOWER EN-SUITE the elegance of the room. There is also a large airing cupboard DIRECTIONS containing the hot water tank. From Edinburgh, follow the A1, signed for Berwick-Upon-Tweed. At DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM Haddington, leave the dual carriageway, taking the old A1 towards East The south wing of the property is reached via an inner hallway, which Linton. After passing the road into East Linton, take the second turning 2 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS incorporates a shelved recess cupboard. The master bedroom to the on the right, following the signs for Traprain and Whittingehame. Drive far side of the hallway looks out southward over the formal lawn area, through a short tunnel and turn right at the T junction. Follow this road with recently designed wild flower gardens, to the woodland and for about 1.5 miles the road then turns ninety degrees to the right and VIEWING: beyond. Each bedroom has a feature fireplace while the master shortly thereafter turns sharp left. Follow the road down the hill and go TELELPHONE OWNERS bedroom has the benefit of an en-suite shower. straight on at the next junction. After a short distance, the gates to ON 01368 850339 OR Whittingehame House will be seen on the right hand side, marked by The second bedroom currently used as a guest room again has a south a standing stone. Follow the main drive to the mansion house. Parking GSB PROPERTIES facing window and there is a third bedroom currently used as a large is in front of the main house. 01620 825368 dressing room.

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1. While these Sales Particulars are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not warranted and they do not form any part of any contract. All sizes are approximate. OFFERS TO: TEL: 01620 825368 FAX: 01620 824671 2. Interested parties are advised to note interest through their solicitor as soon as possible in order to 18 HARDGATE HADDINGTON LP 1 Haddington DX 540733 Haddington be kept informed should a Closing Date be set. The seller will not be bound to accept the highest or any offer. EH41 3JS