Inveresk Gate, Inveresk, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21

Rare opportunity to acquire an elegant south facing ground and garden level apartment within a handsome stone built mansion house, located in the sought after Inveresk

Description

1 Inveresk Gate is a wonderfully bright and spacious ground and garden proportion of a detached mansion house, situated in the sought after residential area of Inveresk.

The property boasts generous and flexible accommodation, along with being surrounded by stunning garden grounds within the Inveresk Estate. The property has been sensitively and extensively upgraded in recent years to cater perfectly for modern living, and yet successfully blends the many contemporary fixtures and fittings with the many delightful traditional features.

Entered through secure electronic security gates, a stone pathway leads up to the house, through the immaculately tended grounds.

The properties own front door opens into a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows.

Of particular note is the impressive 36 foot drawing room positioned at the front of the property. Several noteworthy features, include bow ended walls, three recessed display arches, high ceilings, detailed ceiling cornicing, and central fireplace with antique marble surround. Enjoying an elevated and leafy south facing outlook over the gardens, natural light floods the through the three full height astragal sash and case windows throughout the day. Furthermore, the rooms benefits from an additional window providing a west facing outlook. The room's generous proportions provide an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertainment.

The configuration of the drawing room and kitchen sitting adjacent flows well. The kitchen is modern and contemporary, along with being fully fitted with integrated appliances, and numerous wall and base units.

Completing the ground floor accommodation are two store cupboards and the WC/Cloakroom.

Stairs off the hallway lead down to the lower level where the bedroom accommodation can be found. There are four double bedrooms in the property each comfortable in size. The principle bedroom is another beautiful bow ended room, featuring ornate cornice, dressing area, three south facing astragal windows with working timber shutters and an en-suite bathroom with a generously proportioned shower and freestanding bath. The second bedroom sits adjacent and benefits from dressing area, built in storage, as well as access to its own ensuite shower room. Both bedroom three and four are also comfortable in size, with built in storage, and serviced by a well-appointed family bathroom located off the hallway.

Externally, the property benefits from its own secure single garage, as well as use of additional visitors parking.

Location

Inveresk is a pretty village, situated 7 miles east of Edinburgh city centre within East Lothian. Historically home for Edinburgh’s prosperous professional classes this is a picturesque village with impressive period and modern architecture.

There is a wide range of local amenities in neighbouring Musselburgh which has a train link with Edinburgh. There is an excellent choice of independent schools within Edinburgh, while Loretto School is conveniently located within Musselburgh itself.

There is good road access southwards nearby to the city bypass, eastwards to East Lothian and westwards to Edinburgh Airport and the central Scotland Motorway Network.

There are a number of excellent golf courses within 15 miles along the East Lothian coast, as well some of Scotland's best beaches, while there is convenient access to the Pentland Hills and Lammermuirs.

Square Footage: 2,850 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: This property is a C-listed Building

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, integrated appliances, kitchen appliances: stove and fridge-freezer, free standing kitchen island are all included in the sale

The freezer in the hall cupboard is not included in the sale

The estate is factored by James Gibb, and the cost is approximately £400 - £550, per quarter. This covers gardening and communal electricity.