Summary - EAST LODGE, ELVINGSTON, TRANENT EH33 1EH
- Approximately 12.5 acres: formal gardens, paddocks and mature woodland
- B‑listed Victorian manor; significant period features throughout
- 8–9 bedrooms, 4–5 reception rooms, 7 bathrooms; extremely large (13,214 sqft)
- Biomass heating with Renewable Heat Incentive income
- Stable block requires restoration; outbuildings offer conversion potential
- Lower ground floor and former office ripe for self‑contained conversion
- Listed status restricts alterations; consents likely required
- Very expensive council tax; wider area classed as very deprived
Elvingston House is a rare Victorian country mansion set within approximately 12.5 acres of formal gardens, paddocks and mature woodland. The B‑listed house retains generous period proportions — high ceilings, ornate cornicing, marble fireplace and a grand staircase — and offers extensive reception space including a large south‑facing drawing room, formal dining room and multiple kitchens. The estate includes a four‑bay garage, outbuildings, a dovecot and a handsome stable block, all approached via a private drive.
The property is well suited to a large family or multi‑generational household seeking substantial indoor and outdoor space, and it also presents clear potential for conversion of lower‑ground and ancillary accommodation into a self‑contained flat, leisure wing or staff quarters. The existing biomass heating system is an environmentally friendly feature and currently generates income through the Renewable Heat Incentive, helping to offset running costs.
Prospective buyers should be aware of material constraints: the house is B‑listed which will require listed‑building consents for many alterations and may complicate restoration works. Some ancillary buildings (notably the stable block) require significant repair, and parts of the interior would benefit from modernisation to bring them to contemporary standards. Council tax is very expensive and the wider local area is classed as very deprived, which may affect certain uses or resale dynamics.
Overall, Elvingston offers exceptional scale, character and flexibility for a purchaser prepared to manage listed‑status responsibilities and undertake targeted restoration or remodelling. For those who value seclusion, equestrian potential and classic architecture close to Edinburgh, it is a high‑value, high‑potential country estate.
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