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Listing removedReduced £20k (−5.5%) on 20 JunListed 215 days
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Stone built steading cottage in rural setting just outside Gullane.
Description 5 West Fenton Court forms part of an attractive stone built B Listed steading dating back to 1822 which has been fully renovated.
Number 5 occupies a peaceful position on the southwest corner of the steading. The front door opens into a hallway with useful coat and boot storage.
To the right the open plan dining/sitting room is light and airy with a wonderful vaulted ceiling and recently installed wood burning stove.
This room has space for a separate dining table alongside comfortable seating around the stove and enjoys dual aspect views.
Alongside is the kitchen with a breakfast bar, floor and wall units including a large corner larder store, integrated dishwasher, Neff oven, freestanding fridge/freezer and gas hob.
Two sets of doors give direct access out to the private enclosed garden.
A corridor leads from here to two double bedrooms with views over the garden, one benefitting from its own en suite bathroom, while a separate shower room services the other bedroom.
The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout, served by a gas combi boiler.
The private garden leads off the kitchen and offers a secluded sheltered space which has recently been landscaped by the current owner.
Separate to the house is a generous single garage and shared parking for residents.
Location 5 West Fenton Court enjoys a peaceful rural position just south of the popular village of Gullane with stunning views across open fields towards the Lammermuir Hills.
The coastal village of Gullane is renowned for its golf courses and its breathtaking beach that connects all the way along the coast at low tide to North Berwick and beyond.
Gullane has its own medical centre, dental practice and primary school, and is in the catchment for North Berwick High School.
The village has a lively mix of shops, restaurants and hotels, including Margiotta general store, a library and the gourmet restaurants of La Potinière, the Bonnie Badger bar and restaurant and The Main Course.
The larger towns of North Berwick and Haddington provide a wider range of shops, supermarkets and leisure activities.
Edinburgh is approximately 20 miles west and is easily accessible via the A1, while Edinburgh Airport is just 29 miles away via the City Bypass.
A direct train service to central Edinburgh is available at the nearby village of Drem, approximately 2.9 miles away.
Square Footage: 850 sq ft Additional Info Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills . Services - Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Underfloor heating.
Local Authority & tax band - East Lothian Council. Fixtures & Fittings - All light fittings, fitted white goods, carpets and curtains are included within the sale.
Common areas - Managed by Abicus Property Factors. 5 West Fenton Court currently contributes approx.
£125.00 per quarter Solicitors - Urquharts, 16 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, EH3 6HR Photos taken - July 2025. Date produced - July 2025.
Value & comps
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