Property of the Month: Clashfarquhar

Each month, we spotlight a home that captures the imagination. At Cullerton’s, representing Edinburgh and the Lothians’ finest period homes is our hallmark, and it is a rarity to represent a coastal residence with a golf course quite literally on its doorstep.

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Why We Love Clashfarquhar

Each month, we spotlight a home that captures the imagination. At Cullerton’s, representing Edinburgh and the Lothians’ finest period homes is our hallmark, and it is a rarity to represent a coastal residence with a golf course quite literally on its doorstep. 

Positioned in one of Longniddry’s most sought after settings, this substantial Arts and Crafts house sits directly alongside the rolling fairways of Longniddry Golf Club. The approach is immediately establishing – a broad, sweeping driveway framed by maintained lawns and mature hedging that reinforces the feeling of space at this exceptional 4,000-square-foot address.

"This is a home defined by its connection to the landscape. From the oak-panelled reception hall to the uninterrupted views across the fairways toward the sea, it captures the spirit of the Arts and Crafts era while providing an easy going sanctuary for modern family life."

A Warm Welcome

The reception spaces are designed to draw the outside in. The drawing room serves as a superbly scaled, light-filled centerpiece, featuring a broad picture window that frames the golf course as a constant backdrop.

In contrast to the formal drawing room, the heart of daily life is the expansive wrap-around conservatory. This beautifully bright addition functions as a true extension of the living space, offering sunlit areas for both relaxed seating and dining, all while leading directly onto sandstone paved terraces for a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Modern vs Traditional Kitchen Finishes

The ground floor kitchen is a refined, practical space that balances contemporary living with subtle country influences. Finished in a muted sage-toned Shaker style with solid stone worktops, it is equipped with high-spec integrated appliances including AEG double ovens and an induction hob.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a notably generous utility room, which offers enough scale and flexibility to be reimagined as part of a significantly larger kitchen suite if desired.

“The transition from the oak-paneled formality of the hall to the bright, glass-walled conservatory creates a wonderful domestic rhythm.”

Four Private Retreats

The accommodation is arranged as a series of calm, private retreats over two levels. The principal bedroom sits quietly on the upper floor, an elevated sanctuary filled with soft natural light and featuring built-in window seating to take in the views. The remaining three bedrooms offer ample space and light, and can easily be transformed into work from home offices or study spaces.

A unique feature of Clashfarquhar is its versatility. The first floor includes a second dining kitchen and a triple-aspect family room, allowing the upper level to function as a largely self-contained suite for multi-generational living or older children seeking independence.

A Coastal Oasis

Perhaps the most exceptional feature is the property’s position. The beautifully proportioned gardens flow effortlessly into the fairways of the golf course, with long, uninterrupted views stretching toward the coastline and the sea beyond.

For those seeking an active lifestyle, the John Muir Way and the sandy dunes of Longniddry Bents are just under a mile away. With the village train station within comfortable walking distance. Offering a 20-minute commute to Edinburgh Waverley, Clashfarquhar offers a coastal lifestyle that is truly hard to rival.

This unique Arts and Crafts home sits peacefully on the Longniddry coastline. An expansive conservatory, versatile bedrooms, and multiple reception areas make this property our top pick of the month.

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At Cullerton’s, representing Edinburgh’s finest period homes is our hallmark, and it is rare to find a property that balances grand Victorian history with the needs of a modern family like 22
Each month, we spotlight a home that captures the imagination. At Cullerton’s, representing Edinburgh and the Lothians' finest period homes is our hallmark.

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