5 bed detached house for sale

Oldrail Cutting, Pencaitland EH34

Viewing highly recommended of this spacious five-bedroom detached house which presents beautifully flowing spaces for family life and entertaining, extending to an immaculate, secure sunny garden with a versatile garden room – ideal as a peaceful home office or recreation space. The rear garden is very private for a modern estate due to the corner location of the plot. Multiple bath and shower rooms (two en-suite), a guest WC, separate utility and a double garage provide excellent everyday practicality. Situated just a half-hour commute from Edinburgh, this superior home offers a perfect balance of rural tranquillity and city convenience.

The house sits within an exclusive residential enclave framed by open farmland on the edge of Pencaitland – a charming village prized for its local amenities, idyllic surroundings, and easy access to the coast and Edinburgh. Whilst the village itself boasts a convenience store, a post office, and a pub, nearby Haddington plays host to further amenities, including large supermarkets, a monthly farmers market, and a charming selection of independent shops. There is a good village primary school in Pencaitland, with senior schools at Haddington and Tranent, and a great choice of independent schools nearby, including The Compass School (primary) in Haddington, Belhaven Hill Prep School in Dunbar, and the renowned Loretto in Musselburgh. Winton Estate is on your doorstep and the woodland behind the property offers beautiful walks. The journey into Edinburgh city centre by car is approximately 35 minutes, with the A1, city bypass, central motorway network, and Edinburgh International Airport all readily accessible.