

Ormiston
Orchard Wood Ormiston Hall
Property DescriptionSet within the idyllic grounds of Ormiston Hall, Orchard Wood is a stunning home that has been fully renovated to an exacting standard, mixing contemporary style with the benefits of country living, all wIthin easy access of Edinburgh. Expansive windows flood the house with natural light and provide lovely open views over the extensive private grounds and the countryside beyond.
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Property DescriptionSet within the idyllic grounds of Ormiston Hall, Orchard Wood is a stunning home that has been fully renovated to an exacting standard, mixing contemporary style with the benefits of country living, all wIthin easy access of Edinburgh. Expansive windows flood the house with natural light and provide lovely open views over the extensive private grounds and the countryside beyond. The substantial accommodation of over 300 sq m provides flexible accommodation over two floors with a layout ideal for modern living and entertaining. Accommodation comprises in brief:Ground floor: broad reception hall with double doors opening to the impressive south facing sitting room with a wood burning stove. The contemporary sitting room is flooded with natural light from picture windows and has french doors to a large terrace. Of particular note is the superb kitchen/dining room with modern units, a central island and double doors to the conservatory. There is a useful utility room and a bootroom with side access to the garden and access to a small cellar area. Two generous double bedrooms and two shower rooms (one en suite) make up the remainder of the ground floor accommodation. The first floor accommodation is accessed by an impressive stair from the reception hall.First floor: A large master bedroom suite is located to the front with lovely open rural views, a modern en suite bathroom with a separate shower and a dressing room. Of note is a highly individual split level guest suite with a luxurious roll top bath, a sleeping area on the upper level and an integral WC. There is a further double bedroom with en suite shower room and a further family bathroom accessed off the landing. Also accessed off the landing is a roof terrace with open views and a door leading to a self-contained study/attic room.OutsideOrchard Wood is set within stunning gardens and grounds of approximately 1.7 acres with sweeping lawns, mature woodland and the Belsis Burn running along the southern border. A private driveway off the shared lane leads to a modern detached double garage with underfloor heating and an extensive gravelled parking area. There are a variety of places in close proximity to the house ideal for relaxing outside including a large terrace off the sitting room, a BBQ area accessed from the conservatory, a roof terrace and an outdoor insulated bath with hot water accessed from the boot room, which is perfect for whiling away the hours in warm comfort in all seasons surrounded by nature.To the rear of the property there is also a further garage and a large shed, both with sockets and lighting installed.Also of note is an external Wi-Fi router covering the full 1.7 acres of the garden.LocationOrchard Wood is located within the charming and extensive grounds of Ormiston Hall, now a ruin, providing lovely walks and magnificent scenery. There are a number of other private dwellings within the grounds of Ormiston Hall providing a close knit community feel.Ormiston Hall is located in the beautiful East Lothian countryside close to the picturesque village of Ormiston, which has an excellent primary school, a doctor's surgery and a selection of shops catering for everyday requirements. Further schooling and shopping facilities are available at nearby Tranent and there is a wide choice of restaurants in the surrounding area. The village is within commuting distance of Edinburgh with excellent road connections and the A68, City Bypass and the A1 just a short drive away.Directionswhat3words location is:///earful.published.olivePostcode: EH35 5NJThere are two access road on to Ormiston Hall estate. For Orchard Wood take the access road (unsigned) from the A6093, just near the junction with the road to Ormiston Village.ExtrasAll fitted carpets, light fittings and integrated appliances are included in the sale.ServicesMains water, private septic tank, oil central heating.
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3 milesto Prestonpans Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 3.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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