Summary - Ormiston Castle, West Lothian, EH27 EH27 8DQ
6 bed 6 bath Detached
Fully refurbished 1851 mansion with stables, paddocks and private water features.
• Approximately 15 acres of mature grounds with stream, waterfall and formal gardens
• Six bedrooms, six bathrooms; principal suite with sitting room and marble bathroom
• Extensive equestrian facilities: stable block, multiple fenced paddocks
• Entertainment features: bespoke cinema, lower-level Highland-style pub
• Underfloor heating and Loxone smart-home system throughout
• Company-owned, income-producing use; consult on title and tax implications
• Very slow broadband and only average mobile signal — upgrade likely needed
• Large estate maintenance and running costs due to size and listed elements
Ormiston Castle is a fully refurbished Scots Baronial mansion dating from 1851, set within about 15 acres of mature grounds. The restoration replaced plumbing, electrics and heating, and combines original period detail with high-end contemporary fittings — Clive Christian kitchen, marble principal bathroom, bespoke joinery and a Loxone smart-home system with underfloor heating throughout.
The estate offers strong income and lifestyle potential: five principal reception rooms, an Art Deco cinema, a Highland-style pub, hard tennis court, multiple fenced paddocks, stable block and private water features. The long gated drive, Grade C listed bridge and extensive parking support events, equestrian use or multi-generational living. The property is presented as company owned and has been used as an income-producing estate.
Important practical points: broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is only average, which may affect remote working or streaming without upgrades. The wider area is described as very deprived despite the prosperous countryside setting, and the scale of the house and grounds carries ongoing maintenance and running costs. Ownership is via a company structure — seek tax and title advice.
This house suits buyers seeking a high-profile country estate close to Edinburgh — investors, equestrian owners or buyers wanting an immediately habitable, show-quality period home with commercial or hospitality potential. The combination of historic character, comprehensive recent renovation and substantial land is rare; however, budget for connectivity improvements and estate-level upkeep.
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