Bolton River Cottage, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4HL | Property for sale | Savills
2,210 sq ft(205.32 sq m)
Offers over £475,000(€541,600)

Bolton River CottageHaddington, East Lothian, EH41 4HL

  • Under offer

Key features

  • Attractive stone built cottage with later extension in picturesque hamlet
  • Beautiful mature gardens with riverside setting
  • 4 bedrooms, one en suite and family bathroom
  • Sitting room with south and west facing terrace
  • Separate carport and potting shed
  • Hamlet location with excellent access to local amenities and Edinburgh

Detached stone built cottage with extension bordering a magical riverside setting.

About this property

  • Bolton River Cottage is an attractive stone built property with later extension which is ready for modernising. This charming detached cottage with traditional pantiled roof has a private setting tucked off the road behind a private hedge. The accommodation is all on a single level and is set off a wide entrance hallway with access directly onto a private wraparound garden bordering an idyllic riverside setting.

    The front door leads into a wide light-filled entrance hallway. To the right up two steps the original stone cottage is accessed. This currently comprises the kitchen, adjoining dining room and sitting room. The sitting room is accessed from the dining area and enjoys south and west facing views with a door leading out to the garden and terrace. The later extension extends from the entrance hall and includes three bedrooms, two with built in storage and a principal bedroom suite with en suite bathroom and built in cupboards. A family bathroom, cloakroom and separate utility sit alongside.

    Linked to the house through the utility room is a car port and potting shed with additional parking to the side of the cottage.

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This cottage has been owned for 47 years by the same family, opportunities like this are very rare and it has so much potential for its next owner.

Andrew ThomsonProperty agent

Local information

  • Bolton River Cottage is set in a private and peaceful countryside location in the hamlet of Bolton just a short drive from Haddington. A countryside path from the cottage allows you to walk through to the pretty village of Gifford.
  • Bolton is in the heart of East Lothian, approximately 20 miles from Edinburgh. The nearby town of Haddington is well served with a large Tesco supermarket, an Aldi supermarket at the newly developed Haddington Retail Park as well as a popular leisure centre. There are a growing number of independent local restaurants and cafés alongside more traditional country pubs. East Lothian's sandy beaches are easily accessible by car, while the nearby Lammermuir Hills offer an abundance of activities including cycling and walking. Golfers have access to numerous courses, including world renowned Muirfield, Archerfield on the coast and Gifford and Haddington more locally.
  • Private schooling is available locally at the Compass School in Haddington and Belhaven in Dunbar, in addition there are local primary and secondary schools available within Haddington. Bolton is an ideal commuting location with rail services to Edinburgh accessed from Longniddry, Drem or Wallyford, and services to London King's Cross from Dunbar.

Additional information

  • Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - 0131 247 3738.
  • Services - Mains water and electricity.Oil fired boiler. Private Drainage
  • Local Authority & tax band - East Lothian Council Tax Band G
  • Fixtures & Fittings - Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.
  • Solicitors - Anderson Strathern, 14 Court Street, Haddington, EH41 3JA
  • Photos and Details - March 2023
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G