Spacious 3 bedroom second floor apartment in magnificent mansion house with stunning views
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Public Room
- 1 Bath/Shower Room
- Second Floor
- Communal Grounds
- Private Garden
- Private Residents' Parking
- Electric Central Heating
Description
Attractive and spacious second floor apartment in the magnificent mansion house of St Germains House dating from the 18th century, situated in outstanding grounds in an elevated position approximately half a mile west of Longniddry and having stunning views over the East Lothian countryside towards the Firth of Forth and Fife beyond. There are fine views surrounding the property from all windows with sea views to the front and wooded countryside views to the side and rear. The property is surrounded by beautifully kept unspoilt garden grounds which have a wide selection of specimen trees including oak and 'Monkey Puzzle' trees. The property has its own area of garden lying to the east of the property which is a raised garden with areas of lawn and having an outstanding selection of shrubs, flowers and trees and views across the fields to the Firth of Forth with Fife beyond. The accommodation is accessed by a very elegant shared hall with large windows. The accommodation itself comprises - hall, attractive living room/dining room with two windows to the front with fine views and original fireplace with a multi fuel stove, ample room for a dining table and a cupboard off, galley style kitchen with a selection of light coloured kitchen units with matching work surfaces and tiled splash backs and there is a large pantry cupboard, master bedroom with views to the front and a large wardrobe. With steps leading to the upper hall, there are two further double bedrooms with windows to the rear one presently used as a study/office. There is a bathroom with a white suite and a shower over the bath and two roof lights. The apartment has excellent storage and a part floored loft. The proprietors of St Germains share a large stone built storage building (previously stables), which offers dry storage and there is also a cupboard on the ground floor of the common stair suitable for storing bicycles.
Location
St Germains House lies close to the village of Longniddry. The attractive village of Longniddry is on the southern shores of the Firth of Forth and is approximately twenty minutes by car or train from Edinburgh. The village has a station within walking distance and there are a selection of local shops and a restaurant. There is a primary school with local high schools nearby and private schooling at Loretto in Musselburgh some fifteen minutes drive from the property. Supermarket shopping and a wider range of shops are available in Haddington and also in Port Seton both within an easy driving distance. There are famous sandy beaches along the East Lothian coast together with fine golf courses both in Longniddry itself and in Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick. The City Bypass and the Central Scotland motorway network, together with Edinburgh International Airport, are all within easy reach.
Garden
The property is approached by an impressive private driveway leading to the outstanding common grounds which have a fine selection of mature trees and shrubs, surrounded by lawns and stone chipped drives and parking areas. The rear gardens are laid to lawn and have open views over the countryside. There is a Monkey Puzzle tree, Oak and Lime trees and there are numerous seating areas, both in the main garden and in an area of woodland garden to the east where there is a stream and an original icehouse. The walks through the woodland and garden offer the owner an unique opportunity to enjoy the countryside whilst the property itself has a private garden lying to the east of the main house which has a superb selection of plants, flowers and trees.
Parking
The property has a stone chipped drive and ample parking areas for all residents.
Fixtures and Fittings
The carpets and light fittings throughout the property are included in the sale price as are the cooker and dishwasher in the kitchen.
Services
The property has electric heating and has secondary double glazing.
Management
The proprietors pay approximately £55 per month in respect of the maintenance of the common grounds.