An impressive mansion in East Lothian has joined the market, boasting original period features and views across the forth.
Craigend, a seven bedroom Edwardian villa, is laid out over three floors and provides ‘comfortable’ family living. Off Cromwell Road in North Berwick, the property offers views across the West Links Golf Course towards the sea.
Dating back to 1900, the grand home was built by Alexander Mackenzie Ross - one of Scotland’s most famous amateur golfers. From the property gates, the home is approached by a paved path crossing a pond before the front door.
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Take a look inside the home below.
The storm doors open up into the principal rooms, with a sitting room offering bay window views of the rear garden and towards the water.
Rettie & Co, who are currently selling the property, said: “Located at the front of the house and overlooking the front garden is the dining room, which features original cornicing and an open fireplace under a wooden mantle, the current owners have also used this room as a games/pool room.
“Across the entrance hall sits a splendid newly created kitchen-breakfast room with original ornate stucco ceiling, feature gas fire under a marble mantle and a bay window with French doors opening to the large patio which runs the length of the house making the most of the stunning views over the Golf Course and beyond to Fife.
“The kitchen has a range of wall and base mounted units with underfloor heating, and a large central island/breakfast bar with leathered finish Brazilian granite worktops, with a ceramic basin and Quooker tap. Modern appliances include a NEFF dishwasher, induction hob with extractor above, integrated oven with grill above and warming drawer below, full height fridge, half height freezer and Caple wine fridge.
“A fantastic feature of the kitchen is a purpose-built bar with lighting, shelving and a marble sink. From the kitchen there is access to a walk-in pantry cupboard and utility room which is plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
“From the kitchen an open alcove gives access to a delightful snug which has a gas fire under a wooden mantle, with double doors that open to the front garden. A cupboard in the snug houses the recently installed gas Worcester boiler.”
North Berwick boasts ‘spectacular’ cliffs, with a bustling high street which offers a variety of retailers. There’s also highly regards schools, as well as two golf courses and various sports facilities.
Regularly voted ‘best seaside town in Scotland’, there’s much to be said for North Berwick. As for the property, you can find out more about it here.
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