{"id":604808,"date":"2025-12-01T07:07:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T07:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/604808\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T07:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T07:07:28","slug":"stunning-east-lothian-country-retreat-on-the-market-for-more-than-1m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/604808\/","title":{"rendered":"Stunning East Lothian country retreat on the market for more than \u00a31m"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  Nestled amidst ancient woodland, Borland Cottage offers &#8220;comfort and character&#8221;, just outside Humbie.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Described as a country retreat, the accommodation is complemented by private woodland and various outbuildings.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Entrance hall (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Its interior is said to offer natural light and &#8220;elegant, well-balanced interiors&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.knightfrank.co.uk\/properties\/residential\/for-sale\/humbie-east-lothian-eh36\/ebr012532193?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.knightfrank.co.uk\/properties\/residential\/for-sale\/humbie-east-lothian-eh36\/ebr012532193<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Kitchen (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The property has been maintained, and enhanced over time, and is noted for generously sized rooms and a harmonious layout.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The heart of the home is the entrance hall which leads into the kitchen and dining room.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Conservatory (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  This space is complete with a conservatory that opens onto the garden.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Additionally, a sitting room with a fireplace adds to the atmosphere of the home.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  With six double bedrooms across two floors, there\u2019s ample room for a family or guests.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Rear exterior (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The accommodation includes a versatile mezzanine level and several bathrooms and utility spaces.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Outside, Borland Cottage sits in a south-facing garden, along with a courtyard circled by outbuildings.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Outbuildings (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  These outbuildings, which formerly housed stables, stores, and a garage, can be repurposed into studio spaces, workshops, or equestrian facilities.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Beyond the house, private woodland is said to be an ideal spot for leisurely walks or wildlife watching.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Outbuildings (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Despite this tranquillity, Borland Cottage is within easy reach of Edinburgh and the East Lothian coast.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Rolling farmland that surrounds Borland Cottage (Image: Knight Frank)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Inside the property, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen\/dining room, conservatory, two utility rooms, two WCs, and four bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The first floor consists of two double bedrooms, a shower room, and a mezzanine.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The outside area features established gardens, extensive parking facilities, and woodland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nestled amidst ancient woodland, Borland Cottage offers &#8220;comfort and character&#8221;, just outside Humbie. 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