5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Aberlady, Longniddry, East Lothian EH32

Tigh nan Eun Mara is an impressive and well balanced family home, occupying a generous and private plot in a superb coastal setting. The house combines elegant traditional proportions with flexible accommodation well suited to modern family living. The approach is welcoming, with a gravel driveway leading to the main entrance and detached garage beyond.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over two principal floors and is generous in scale throughout. A spacious entrance hall provides a natural centre point, with the principal reception rooms flowing well from it. The sitting room is particularly appealing, with broad windows that take in the views across the gardens and surrounding landscape, while the formal dining room offers an ideal space for entertaining. A separate study provides a quiet and practical area for home working.

The kitchen sits at the heart of the house and works well for day to day living. It connects comfortably with the annexe and leads through to the conservatory, creating a good balance between informal family space and more formal rooms. The ground floor also includes a utility room and two WCs.
Bedroom accommodation is mainly on the upper floor, where there are four well proportioned double bedrooms, a family bathroom and useful storage. The principal bedroom is particularly well sized and benefits from its own en suite shower room and stunning views. The annexe provides an additional ground floor bedroom, offering flexibility for guests or multigenerational living.
Garden and grounds


The house sits within mature and well established garden, grounds of around 1 acre, with planting and hedging providing a good degree of privacy and shelter. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn, with a variety of shrubs and trees adding structure and interest, and there are several areas suited to outdoor seating.

Both the house and gardens enjoy far reaching views across the surrounding countryside, nearby golf courses and towards the coastline, creating a setting that is increasingly rare in this sought-after part of East Lothian. A sheltered sun porch to the rear provides an ideal spot to enjoy the garden and views towards the sea.

The grounds are complemented by a detached double garage, greenhouse and fruit trees, making the property both practical and versatile.

Aberlady is a highly desirable and picturesque coastal village situated in the heart of East Lothian, renowned for its beautiful natural setting, strong community spirit and outstanding quality of life. The village lies on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, adjacent to the Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve, offering expansive views across the water towards Fife and providing a remarkable sense of space and openness.

The village itself offers a range of day to day amenities including a well regarded primary school, village shop, cafés and a popular hotel. Further services are available in the nearby market towns of North Berwick, Gullane and Haddington, each offering a wider selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Aberlady is particularly well placed for outdoor pursuits. The surrounding area is internationally recognised for its exceptional golfing, with a concentration of world class links courses including Muirfield, Gullane, North Berwick, Renaissance Club and Archerfield Links all within easy reach. In addition, the immediate coastline provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, sailing, paddle boarding and birdwatching, with scenic coastal paths and sandy beaches close at hand.

Schooling in the area is excellent. Local state primary schooling is available within the village, with secondary education provided at North Berwick High School, widely regarded as one of the strongest state schools in East Lothian. A number of highly respected independent schools are also within convenient reach, including Loretto School in Musselburgh, Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar, and a broad selection of Edinburgh's independent schools such as George Watson's College, Fettes College, Merchiston Castle School and The Edinburgh Academy.

Aberlady is well connected for commuting. Nearby Longniddry and Drem railway stations provide regular services to Edinburgh Waverley, with journey times of approximately 25–30 minutes. Road links via the A1 give swift access to Edinburgh city centre, the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh Airport.