5-bedroom detached house · EH32 9ED
Listing removedReduced £15k (−2.7%) on 13 AugListed 267 days
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About
Stone built villa with excellent space throughout set within a generous corner plot Description Preston Manse is an attractive stone built villa dating from the 1890s, occupying a generous corner plot.
The property offers well proportioned accommodation over two floors, complemented by period details including decorative cornicing and sash and case windows most of which are now double glazed.
A front lawned garden and path lead to the entrance vestibule, which opens into a spacious central hallway.
On the ground floor there is a study, a bedroom, and a large sitting room with a bay window and recently installed wood burning stove.
The dual aspect kitchen is open plan to the dining room and includes modern fittings, a Belfast sink, gas hob, electric oven, extensive work surfaces and a walk in pantry.
Off the kitchen at the rear of the house, a practical utility area includes a WC and a substantial store/boot room with external access.
A staircase with stained glass window leads to the first floor landing, where there are four bedrooms and a centrally located family bathroom.
The property benefits from a fully enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn. Double gates provide off street parking, and an electric car charging point is installed.
Location Preston Manse is located in the historic area of Prestonpans, a popular East Lothian coastal town which has a notable collection of Listed buildings including Preston Tower and the Mercat Cross.
Lying just 10 miles east of Edinburgh, there are good local amenities within the village as well as convenient local rail and road links to the city.
Located in the village is a supermarket, sports centre, gp practice and dentist.
The train station is 0.6 miles away on foot and there are regular train services into Edinburgh which take between 13 and 16 minutes.
Haddington is less than 9 miles away and has a wider range of shops and professional services.
Along with the local primary and secondary schools there is also a good choice of private schooling both in East Lothian and Edinburgh.
The county boasts some spectacular golf courses and there are also picturesque beaches within easy reach – the coast is only 0.25 miles from the house and there are superb beaches at Longniddry, Gullane and North Berwick.
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 20 miles by road and Dunbar has mainline railway connections to London.
Square Footage: 2,198 sq ft Additional Info Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Fixtures & Fittings: Integrated appliances and the American style fridge / freezer, the carpets and curtains are included.
Light fittings are included with the exception of the bedroom ceiling light, office Hue light, bedroom Hue light Solicitors: McJerrow and Stevenson. 55 High Street, Lockerbie, DG11 2JJ. Tel .
Photos Taken: January 2026. Date produced: January 2026.
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