The house has been sited to take advantage of the wonderful views towards the sea and designed to maximise natural light and minimise the overlooking of neighbours. The location is on the edge of a traditional East Lothian farm steading. Conceived as a contemporary interpretation of traditional rural dwellings, the design combines Modernist principles with the vernacular architectural language of East Lothian.
The house is a timber frame structure, clad in Western red cedar, sitting atop a concrete base cut into the site. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and ancillary storage can be found on the ground floor, whilst the open plan living/dining/kitchen on the first floor leads to a discreet study and small utility room. Sun and daylight are drawn into the plan by two rooflights. Large windows are carefully sited to take advantage of spectacular views to the Firth of Forth on the North, open countryside on the East and a wood managed by the Woodland Trust, with views beyond to the City of Edinburgh, on the West.
The compact and sunny garden is surrounded by a low natural stone wall to the access lane and full height cedar fencing to adjacent gardens. Exotic grasses have flourished in a terrain of grey beach pebbles. Areas of grey granite setts provide two parking spaces and access to the rear of the house for refuse/recycling bins and clothes drying.
The hamlet of Seton Mains lies 12 miles east of Edinburgh and 1 mile west of the village of Longniddry. The connection to the A1 road is a mile away and provides easy access to Edinburgh and south to London. The local railway station at Longniddry has a good commuter service to Edinburgh.
Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.