Location

Preston Lodge is located on Preston Road, in the historic district of Prestonpans, a small East Lothian 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 as well as convenient rail and road links to the city. Services in Prestonpans include a supermarket, sports centre including gym and swimming pool, GP practice, dentist, primary and secondary schools. There is also a well serviced train station nearby, with a 15 min journey time to Edinburgh Waverley.

There is also a good choice of private schooling both in East Lothian and Edinburgh. Haddington is less than 9 miles away and has a wider range of shops and professional services.
There is an excellent variety of spectacular golf courses in the region and picturesque beaches within easy reach. The coast is only 0.2 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.
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Description

Apartment 2, Preston Lodge is a fantastic fully renovated property situated in a B Listed Victorian mansion in the heart of Prestonpans's older neighbourhood. The building stands on the corner of Preston Road and Station Road and is dated 1844. Rich in character the property displays intricate detailing such as decorative ironwork around the roof line and fine stonework. With care the building has been divided to accommodate three separate apartments each with their own private entrances and gardens.

The accommodation of Apartment 2 is over two levels and has been fully upgraded and refurbished by the current owners. The front door is accessed from the enclosed garden at the rear of the house. Upon entering there is an original ornate curved stone staircase with sisal runner and brass rods, along with a large window over that leads to the generous first floor landing and living accommodation with high ceilings, cornicing, traditional skirtings and framings and well-proportioned rooms. There is a notable sense of light and space throughout the first floor accommodation. All rooms are very generously proportioned, with large windows and high ceilings. Off the good sized hallway is the kitchen which has solid oak flooring and stunning use of solid Arabescato marble on the large island, worktops and upstands. Fitted with a generous range of floor to ceiling units, included are two ovens, microwave oven, coffee machine and gas hob alongside an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The large Victorian windows flood the room with light and frame the wonderful southerly views across playing fields and mature trees. Adjacent is the large sitting room with full height original sash and case windows, high ceiling and similar uninterrupted views and solid wood floors. Finished with character wood panelling, dual chandeliers and original fireplace, there is access to a south facing balcony with exquisite stone detailing. The separate family/living room across the hall again benefits from a high ceiling, large sash and case window, solid oak flooring and traditional panelling. It could be a fourth bedroom if required. The accommodation on this level is completed by a Porcelanosa bathroom with traditional roll top bath.

The second ornate staircase leads to the second floor where three bedrooms and a separate shower room are located. There is also plentiful storage, along with integrated washer/ dryer facilities behind concertina doors. Outstanding panoramic views can be enjoyed from this level over the historic neighbouring Preston Tower, north over the river to fife and south towards the open countryside. A flat roof area also provides the opportunity for a roof terrace, subject to the necessary consents.

Externally there is a low maintenance, well-kept and fully enclosed garden with stone walls and mature planting. In addition, there is a generously sized and beautifully designed bespoke summer house/studio with solid smoked oak flooring, vaulted ceiling and lead covered roof. The garden building is fully insulated and has double glazed bifold doors, electricity, heating and broadband. It is used all year round and would also make an excellent entertaining space, home office or artist studio. The garden is also well lit and laid out for entertaining and family relaxation. The driveway area is laid to granite setts and provides secure parking for several vehicles, as well as additional entertaining space. At the side of the house a cast iron gate allows for the garden to be secured.