The Old Sun Inn, Newbattle, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 3LH

A beautiful, historic 4-bedroom family home situated within a scenic conservation area on the outskirts of Eskbank, boasting attractive period features, a lovely garden - to include a spacious former dairy barn, and within commuting distance to Edinburgh.

The Old Sun Inn, as its name suggests, is a former historic coaching inn that is understood to date from the 17th century – serving as the first stop for stagecoaches on route from Edinburgh to London.

Situated opposite Newbattle Abbey, the former seat of the Marquess of Lothian, the inn was previously known as The Sign of the Sun Inn – taking its name from the Marquess of Lothian’s family crest which depicts a rising sun.

An interesting feature within the house is the original port hole by the front door through which late night travellers were to pay before being served.

The category B-listed property fell into a state of disrepair until 1965 when it was then restored to create a unique and beautiful family home – retaining many period features to include astragal glazed sash and case windows - with two stunning oval feature windows, hardwood and flagstone flooring, and a large, exposed stone inglenook fireplace with a voussoired arch in the kitchen – which interestingly now encompasses a stone relief depicting the Marquess of Lothian’s family crest of the rising sun which was found in a nearby river.

The property also benefits from double glazing throughout with the added advantage of acoustic windows with noise reducing glass.

Internally the house oozes period charm with adaptable accommodation over two floors, with the addition of planning consent being in place to convert the loft into two further double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Being positioned opposite the impressive entrance to Newbattle Abbey, there are lovely woodland walks along the River South Esk as well as additional unrestricted parking in the public car park which is useful for visitors to the property.

Summary of Accommodation Ground Floor: Reception Hall, Dining Kitchen, Double Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room and a Cellar First Floor: Conservatory, Landing, Principal Bedroom, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Study and a Family Bathroom with Separate WC Second Floor: Floored loft with planning permission to create two double bedrooms and a bathroom alongside an additional staircase.

Garden: Lovely, mature gardens mainly laid to lawn with a variety of colourful herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubs, to include a patio terrace, pond and a gravel driveway with parking for two cars Outbuildings: Large brick built former Dairy and Barn measuring 1426 square feet with potential to be developed for a variety of uses (subject to planning) About: 0.41 acres Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band G EPC: Band D EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: G