6b Mill Wynd, East Linton, EH40 3AE

** must see **

Situated in East Lothian’s picturesque countryside in the conservation area of East Linton, this B-listed, 18th-century two-bedroom cottage offers a rural, village lifestyle close to the village square and within easy reach of the capital.

The charming and characterful home has a southerly-facing aspect and a beautiful façade of whinstone rubble, with sandstone dressings. It is an attractive property for those seeking a tranquil countryside retreat. Renovated in 2000 and adhering to the architectural character of the building, the cottage combines the charm of a historic property with well-designed space and comfortable living.

The cottage frontage benefits from a planted area with established shrubbery and climbing roses. The traditional timber front door opens into an entrance area with full-height storage, leading directly into the dining kitchen, which shares a sociable semi-open plan with the sitting room. It is a great first impression, fitted with wall cabinets in white-gloss and base units in stainless steel for a modern, rustic style. Dark worktops complement the effect, as does the pastel décor and white timber panelling. A built-in cupboard, space for a dining table, and appliances are incorporated into the space, including: an integrated ceramic hob with an extractor hood, a slide & hide electric oven, integrated dishwasher, and undercounter fridge. A washing machine is housed unobtrusively. In addition, slate flooring finishes the dining kitchen installed with underfloor heating, both of which extend into the shower room. 

In the living room, a neutral pallete and soft carpeting bring an airy ambience for relaxing and socialising, with a sizeable floor plan for comfortable lounge furniture and a bright southerly profile, which sees lots of warm sunlight from a 12-pane sash window. Under-stair storage completes the room.

Completing the ground floor is a three-piece shower-room in white with traditional chrome H&C pillar taps and washbasin, built-in shelving and storage, contemporary lighting, top-lit mirror, a towel radiator, and a walk-in shower enclosure.

Upstairs, a landing with double-door storage flows to two good-size double bedrooms with neutral decor and double-glazed Velux windows with integral blinds. Both bedrooms have an airy ambience and fitted carpeting for comfort (one recently laid).

Heating is assured by slim-line electric panel heaters with underfloor heating (with smart controls) in the dining kitchen and shower room.

The windows have double glazing to the upper floor and traditional 12 pane sash windows to the ground floor.

Externally, there is private residents’ parking