4 Birnieknowes Cottages, Near Cockburnspath, East Lothian

This utterly charming period cottage offers a magnificent opportunity for those seeking a home in the country whilst retaining excellent commuter links into Edinburgh by road and rail. The wonderful elevated position commands a superb view over the adjoining countryside with the sea extending beyond; a great combination of coast, country and convenience! The cottage itself has undergone a comprehensive programme of upgrades in recent years to create what is now a lovely characterful home with a subtle blend of well-considered, contemporary fixtures and fittings and the current owners also purchased additional ground in order to extend their garden; this is now a sizeable area to the side and rear; perfect as a family friendly space or those keen on gardening. The real surprise has to be the large detached stone bothy which lies within the side garden; this fantastic building offers so many opportunities such as home working solutions, workshop space of perhaps even residential development (subject to permissions). Served with water, power and a log burning stove, the bothy has been partitioned internally to suit the needs of the current owners and has doors connecting directly to a sheltered section of garden.

Location

Birnieknowes is located within East Lothian, a few miles North of the Scottish Borders boundary. The A1 trunk road lies within easy reach of the cottage and offers excellent road links North and South. The pretty village of Cockburnspath is only a few miles away whilst the bustling seaside town of Dunbar is only a short drive. With a picturesque beach and working harbour, Dunbar also boasts a bustling High Street, large supermarket and popular garden centre. There is a good selection of sporting and recreational activities in the area and the local schools all have an excellent reputation. Dunbar train station offers regular connections into Edinburgh and down to Berwick..

Highlights

•Charming country cottage
•Sea views
•Commutable to Edinburgh
•Large Detached stone bothy
•Landscaped gardens
•Tastefully upgraded interior
•Period features
•Modern fixtures & fittings

Accommodation Summary

Entrance Porch, Lounge, Family Dining Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms and Bathroom.

Accommodation

The porch to the front of the cottage offers a really useful space for coat/boot storage and opens directly into the impressive family dining kitchen. This room has been reconfigured and completely upgraded in recent years to create the sociable hub that it is today. An external door to the rear gives a lovely connection to the outside areas. Offering ample room for dining, the kitchen has been fitted with a very smart range of quality units complete with a fantastic selection of fully integrated NEFF and AEG appliances, ample worktop space and smartly tiled splash backs. An open staircase extends to the upper floor with useful under stair recess. A door from the kitchen leads to the lounge; a truly charming room which benefits from plenty of natural light thanks to the dual aspect windows to front and rear and a lovely focal point provided by the log burner set into a feature fireplace.

The upper floor hosts two double bedrooms and the bathroom. The master bedroom is a tranquil room of good proportions, again with dual aspect windows, lots of light and a sea view. Wardrobes to one wall provide good storage. Bedroom two is a restful room, currently utilised as an office and guest bedroom, benefitting from a peaceful aspect to the front of the cottage. Both are served by the smartly upgraded bathroom which has a modern white suite complete with shower over the bath.

Detached Stone Bothy

Extending to somewhere near 40ft in length, the detached stone bothy is a real surprise and lies within the side area of garden. Serviced with water, power and a log burning stove, this building presents numerous possibilities and a really exciting prospect for a purchaser to develop it further to suit their own requirements. Internally the current owners have partitioned the space to create a great workshop, music room/gym, utility room, wc and a large seating area that connects to a sheltered corner of the garden. The building may lend itself to residential development (subject to permissions) and could also create a fabulous home working environment, studio or games room.

External

The beautifully landscaped and well tended gardens extend to the side and rear of the cottage and boast an uninterrupted view to the sea, with farmland in the foreground. Laid to lawn with colourful planted beds and borders, a well placed seating area and ample space for vegetable plots etc. A wonderful family friendly environment and a great space for a keen gardener. To the front of the cottage lies the communal parking area and a small low maintenance area of garden bordered by a low picket fence.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Drainage to a shared septic tank. Double glazing. Wood fired heating system plus a modern electric heating system within the ground floor.

Council Tax

Band D

Energy Efficiency

Rating F

Additional Information

The sale shall include all carpets, floor coverings, blinds and integrated kitchen appliances. Fitted units in the bedroom and lounge will also be included in the sale together with the mirror and bookcase (in the lounge).

Directions

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Viewing & Home Report

A virtual tour is available on Hastings Legal web and YouTube channel - please view this before booking a viewing in person. The Home Report can be downloaded from our website www.hastingslegal.co.uk or requested by email enq@hastingslegal.co.uk

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Price & Marketing Policy

Offers over TBC are invited and should be submitted to the Selling Agents, Hastings Property Shop, 28 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HH, 01573 225999, Fax 01573 229888 Email - Enq@hastingslegal.co.uk. The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.