Woodside Gladsmuir East Lothian

WOODSIDE GLADSMUIR EAST LOTHIAN

WOODSIDE GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN A superb, south facing Grade B Listed Country House dating from the 1700s set in approximately 23 acres (9.4 ha) of gardens, paddocks and policy woodland.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Porch, Hall with wood burning Stove, Drawing Room open to Library, Study/Play Room, Cloakroom, Boot Room with built in boiler and washing machine cupboards, Kitchen with oil-fired Aga and Larder, Family Room/Dining Room. First Floor: Large landing with sitting area, three Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Bathroom and Guest Bedroom. Outbuildings: To the rear of the house accessed from the courtyard is a lean-to open fronted store/garage. There is also a large timber workshop and garden store.

Stunning southerly views. Beautiful landscaped gardens. 2 grass paddocks. Amenity woodland.

Approximate distances: Edinburgh City Centre: 15 Miles, Edinburgh International Airport: 24 Miles, Dunbar Station: 17 Miles, North Berwick: 14 Miles

WOODSIDE, GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN

History Primary and secondary schools are available in Haddington with Adjacent to the drawing room is a study/play room which could Woodside dates from the mid 1700’s. Originally a farmhouse, it the independent sector catered for by the Compass School in be used as a bedroom if downstairs accommodation is required. was extended during the Regency period to become the Dower Haddington and Belhaven Hill Preparatory School in Dunbar as From the central hall a passage leads to the family room/dining House for the Elvingston Estate. well as Loretto School at Musselburgh and the numerous day room which has double doors out to the south and west and a and boarding schools in Edinburgh. large open fireplace. An inner door leads to the kitchen which Situation has an oil-fired four oven Aga and doors to the larder and The village of Gladsmuir (approximately 3 miles west of General Description boot room, which has built-in cupboards housing the washing Haddington) is located just off the A1, approximately 15 miles Woodside is approached by a lengthy private hedge and tree machine, tumble dryer and boiler. east of Edinburgh city centre and is conveniently located for lined drive which leads to a gravel parking area at the west of easy access to the surrounding coastal towns and villages of the house and on to a gravel sweep to the south. The house, The first floor is approached by a large landing with a south East Lothian with their golf courses, beaches and restaurants. An which is of harled stone and slate construction, has been listed facing sitting area and doors to three bedrooms two of which extensive range of shops can be found locally at the market town as Category ‘B’ by Historic Scotland in recognition of its historic have built-in beds and a family bathroom. An inner landing has of Haddington where there is a Tesco Supermarket, independent and architectural importance. Retained architectural features a short staircase rising to the master bedroom which has an shops and a monthly farmers’ market. include overhanging eaves, decorative bargeboarding and a open fireplace, a guest bedroom and a further bathroom. castellated doocot. Internally, period features have also been Buses operate regularly to Edinburgh and surrounding areas, retained and include original fireplaces, decorative cornicing, Garden and for the car owner, the A1 gives easy access to Edinburgh picture rails, deep skirting boards, original windows and working The south facing gardens are a lovely feature of Woodside. To City and Airport and the South. The nearby train station at timber shutters. A partly glazed porch leads to double doors the south of the house, a large lawn is flanked by hedges and Longniddry provides links to Edinburgh, with the Dunbar line opening to a spacious central hall with a wood burning stove and mature trees and leads down to a 19th Century folly. The formal linking with all routes to the South including Kings Cross and attractive stone staircase to the first floor. From the hall, doors garden leads to an orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a Penzance. open to the principal reception rooms including a magnificent duck pond to the south. To the east of the house is a tennis drawing room with a bay window, open fireplace and an opening court which would benefit from upgrading and Elvingston Well to a study/dining room. which has been retained from when it was the water source for nearby Elvingston House.

WOODSIDE, GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN

Lying adjacent to the east of the house is a sheltered courtyard Back Drive Fixtures and Fittings with a central circular water feature and colourful shrubs along In addition to the principal private drive leading to Woodside Only items specifically mentioned within the particulars of sale with a fig tree. Beyond the courtyard is a productive kitchen House there is a northerly drive which is also owned over which are included. Light fittings TBC garden and a colourful herbaceous border with an adjacent patio. the owners of the courtyard cottages and a neighbouring land owner have formal Rights of Access. Details of the maintenance Local Authority Outbuildings obligations on this drive are available from the selling agents. East Lothian Council To the rear of Woodside House there is a gravelled courtyard John Muir House which has a useful lean-to open fronted store/garage which is GENERAL REMARKS AND INFORMATION Brewery Park accessed via arched double doors into the courtyard. There is Haddington also a large timber workshop and garden store in the garden. Viewing East Lothian Viewing is by strictly appointment with the sole selling agents EH41 3HA Paddocks Rettie & Co (0131 220 4160). Tel: 01620 827827 To the north of the principal drive leading to Woodside House there is a field extending to about 9.51 acres which has in the Satellite Navigation Burdens past been used for arable cropping. The field lends itself to For the benefit of those with satellite navigation the property’s Council Tax Band H horses and could be sub-divided into paddocks if required. postcode is EH33 2AL. To the southwest of the house is a further paddock extending EPC Rating to about 1.88 acres. The fields are let on a single short term Directions F agreement. Leave the A1 at the Gladsmuir junction, signposted Pencaitland, Longniddry B6363. At the roundabout head south on the B6363 Services Woodland and at the final roundabout turn left onto the A199, signposted Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central To the north of the larger paddock there is a mature woodland Gladsmuir. On reaching the village turn right, signposted heating. containing one large pond and two smaller pools of water. The Hopefield and Butterdean Wood. On reaching the trees, the woodland is a haven for wildlife and has been left to naturally entrance drive to Woodside House is clearly signposted on the regenerate. left. Woodside, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, EH33 2AL Approx. Gross Internal Area 3269 Sq Ft - 303.69 Sq M External Store/ Garage Approx. Gross Internal Area 279 Sq Ft - 25.92 Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. External © Square Foot Media 2015 Store/ Garage 27'2'' x 10'3'' 8.28 x 3.12m

Woodside, Gladsmuir, Larder East Lothian, EH33 2AL Approx. Gross Internal Area 3269 Sq Ft - 303.69 Sq M External Store/ Garage Approx. Gross Internal Area 279 Sq Ft - 25.92 Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. External © Square Foot Media 2015 Store/ Bedroom 2 Garage 16'3" x 15'5" 27'2'' x 10'3'' 4.95 x 4.70m 8.28 x 3.12m Kitchen 16'3'' x 14'8'' 4.95 x 4.47m Bathroom Bedroom 5 Boot Room Library 11'5'' x 8'4'' 15'2'' x 8'3'' Study/ 14'10'' x 10'1'' 3.48 x 2.54m 4.62 x 2.51m 4.52 x 3.07m Play Room Bathroom 15'3'' x 10'11'' 4.65 x 3.33m

Hall WC 14'2'' x 10'2'' Hall Bedroom 3 4.32 x 3.10m Bedroom 4 34'2'' x 19'9'' 11'10'' x 10'6'' 11'4'' x 11' 10.41 x 6.02m 3.61 x 3.20m 3.45 x 3.35m Family Room/ Dining Room Drawing Bedroom 1 20'10'' x 14'9'' Room 6.35 x 4.50m 16'2" x 15'4" 21' x 14'9'' 4.93 x 4.67m 6.40 x 4.50m Vestibule

Larder

Ground Floor First Floor

Bedroom 2 16'3" x 15'5" 4.95 x 4.70m

Kitchen 16'3'' x 14'8'' 4.95 x 4.47m Bathroom Bedroom 5 Boot Room Library 11'5'' x 8'4'' 15'2'' x 8'3'' Study/ 14'10'' x 10'1'' 3.48 x 2.54m 4.62 x 2.51m 4.52 x 3.07m Play Room Bathroom 15'3'' x 10'11'' 4.65 x 3.33m

Ground Floor First Floor WOODSIDE, GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN

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