Summary - BORLAND COTTAGE, HUMBIE EH36 5PN
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious family home with paddocks, woodland and flexible outbuildings on 4.6 acres.
- Six double bedrooms and four bathrooms across generous accommodation
- Ground-floor master suite and versatile mezzanine level
- Large conservatory and multiple reception rooms for family living
- About 4.63 acres including garden, paddock and small woodland
- Extensive outbuildings: six stables, stores and large garage (refurbishment potential)
- Ample off-street parking and enclosed courtyard
- Very slow broadband; mobile signal average — limited connectivity
- Remote setting; local services limited and wider area shows higher deprivation
Set in about 4.63 acres of private grounds, this substantial detached country house combines generous living space with genuine rural privacy. The house offers six double bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms across well-balanced, light-filled accommodation. A ground-floor master suite, bright conservatory and a flexible mezzanine level give clear scope for multigenerational family living or regular guests.
The estate includes extensive outbuildings — former stables, stores and a large garage — that suit equestrian use, workshops or conversion to studios, subject to any necessary consents. A level, south-facing garden, enclosed courtyard and a pocket of woodland provide outdoor variety and peaceful views over the surrounding farmland. There is ample off-street parking and large lawned areas ideal for family activities.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the property is freehold with no recorded flood risk. However, the location is remote, with average mobile signal and very slow broadband, and the wider area records higher levels of deprivation; these factors affect day-to-day connectivity and some service access. The outbuildings and land present excellent potential but may need refurbishment or adaptation depending on intended use.
Borland Cottage will appeal to families or buyers seeking a spacious country home with equestrian or hobby land close enough for day trips to Edinburgh and the East Lothian coast. It rewards buyers wanting scale, character and usable grounds, while requiring acceptance of a rural lifestyle and the practical limits that brings.
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