Location

Tyninghame House is beautifully situated on the east coast of Scotland, to the east of Edinburgh. The property is set within renowned gardens and parkland totalling 38 acres and featuring a 16th century bowling green, walled kitchen garden, ice house, heraldic sundial, and commemorative stone obelisk at the western end of a mile long avenue stretching to the sea.

The owners at Tyninghame House enjoy designated bridle paths, cycle paths and footpaths both in the grounds and through neighbouring parkland and woodland. An avenue of beech trees leads down to the coast where there are magnificent sandy beaches including Tyninghame Beach and the John Muir Country Park leading to Belhaven beach.

Edinburgh is only 27 miles away via the A1 ,which is dual carriageway from Haddington. Dunbar, 6 miles to the east, has a railway station on the main line from Edinburgh to London King's Cross. East Linton, 3 miles to the west, has local shops, several good pubs/restaurants and a primary school. Work has commenced on a two platform station on the East Coast mainline, scheduled for completion in March 2024. Belhaven Hill prep school is on the near side of Dunbar with further fee-paying schools available in Edinburgh.

Golf courses in the area include nearby North Berwick, Dunbar, Archerfield, Renaissance, Muirfield, Luffness and all the Gullane courses.

Description

Tyninghame House is one of Scotland's most notable country houses, and one of the nation's most ancient habitations. The romantic ruins of The Church of St Baldred date back to the 7th century and the Tyninghame Estate was estimated to cover circa 28,000 acres in 1628 when it was acquired by the 1st Earl of Haddington. Subsequent ancestors have added to and extended the principal building with the present mansion being remodelled in 1829 by the prolific and distinguished Scottish architect, William Burn. The house was then sold in 1987, and divided into the current wings by Kit Martin CBE. The mansion was split vertically with each property having its own individual entrance to retain the original proportions of the main rooms.

Set over five floors, the East Wing benefits from substantial renovation carried out by the current owners. Entered from the east courtyard through double doors is an inviting entrance hall. To the left the open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area has recently been updated with beautiful tiled floors and the addition of underfloor heating. The Christopher Howard bespoke kitchen is fitted with a Lacanche five ring hob, dual Neff ovens, microwave, Miele fridge freezer and Neff integrated dishwasher. A central island unit provides worktop space, inset sink, storage and a breakfast bar. In addition there is a large bay window to the south giving direct access to the private terrace.

To the right of the entrance hall is the back kitchen and utility room which serves as a multi purpose space providing additional cooking facilities, utility space and coat store. It has a wonderful oak parquet floor and through a doorway at the back of the room the additional laundry facilities are hidden from sight. Returning to the main hall, a doorway leads to the lower cellars where there are two large open stores. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a WC.

Ascending the spiral stair within the turret to the first floor, a gallery with McClaren mural has views over the traditional pebbled courtyard garden and leads into the magnificent sun drenched drawing room. Here there are full height windows and splendid period features, including original door mouldings, ornate plaster cornices and stunning marble mantelpiece. The elevated level of this main reception room means the glorious views over the gardens and onto the Tyne Estuary and parkland can be fully appreciated. A discreet double doorway leads through to a double bedroom with two full height sash and case windows and an Art Deco fireplace. A newly refurbished en suite shower room with underfloor heating sits alongside.

On the second floor a spacious light filled landing leads to two further double bedrooms. The first facing to the south and east enjoys panoramic views and bespoke wardrobes, with a hidden en suite shower room. The second large double bedroom with period fireplace and windows facing east has use of a separate characterful shower that is enclosed within a turret, and a luxury bathroom with traditional roll top bath.   

A staircase leads to the final floor where two additional bedrooms sit at the top of the house, served by a central bathroom. The views from the top turret landing are outstanding.

Outside, a garage houses the recently upgraded high efficiency boiler and newly installed oil tank that services the East Wing. The terrace and walkway to the side of the East Wing is for use by the owners of the East Wing solely and benefits from the southerly aspect. In addition, the communal grounds extend to over 38 acres and include wonderfully manicured and landscaped gardens. Within the grounds are mature woodlands and specimen trees, with an oak tree having been planted by King Edward VII in 1902. A tennis garden, mile long avenue to the coast, formal walled garden and other beautiful and secluded areas are amongst the grounds surrounding the property. The spectacular gardens open to the public twice a year raising funds for selected local charities.

Directions

From Edinburgh, follow the A1, signposted for Berwick-Upon-Tweed. At Haddington, leave the dual carriageway, taking the A199 signposted to East Linton. Continue past East Linton and take the turning on the left signposted to North Berwick and Tyninghame (A198). Follow this straight road for about one mile to the village of Tyninghame. Turn right, through the gates, and follow the long drive through parkland to the house.

The main door for the East Wing is located on the east side of the property at the furthest corner.