Summary - Ormiston Castle, Kirknewton, Midlothian EH27 8DQ
6 bed 6 bath Detached
Stately restored mansion with equestrian land and outstanding entertaining spaces.
Victorian Scots baronial mansion fully refurbished to high specification
About 15 acres: paddocks, woodland, formal gardens and waterfall
Principal suite with private sitting room, dressing room and paddock views
Extensive entertainment: 5 receptions, cinema, pub, large formal dining
Equestrian facilities, multiple stables, fenced paddocks and hard tennis court
Garaging for multiple vehicles and large gated parking/turning circle
Very slow broadband and private drainage; estate management required
Council Tax Band H — very expensive to run
Ormiston Castle is a restored Scots baronial mansion offering truly exceptional scale and period character, set within about 15 acres of paddocks, woodland and formal gardens. The recent full refurbishment returns original features — high ceilings, herringbone oak floors, marble fireplaces and cornicing — while adding modern comforts such as underfloor heating, a Loxone smart-home system and a Clive Christian kitchen. The house provides extensive entertaining space with five reception rooms, an Art Deco cinema, a lower-level pub and formal dining — ideal for large-family living and events.
The principal suite occupies a generous wing with private sitting room, fitted dressing room and views across the equestrian paddocks; five further en-suite bedrooms, numerous reception rooms and garaging for multiple vehicles complete the accommodation. The estate includes stables, fenced paddocks, a hard tennis court, a Grade C listed bridge and secure gated entrance with long driveway and significant parking.
Practical points: broadband is very slow in this location and the property operates on private drainage; council tax is high (Band H). The house was stripped back and comprehensively renovated but, given size and grounds, ongoing maintenance and estate management should be expected. Its rural setting suits those seeking privacy, equestrian use or representative country living with easy road access to Edinburgh and nearby transport links.
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