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M Lindsay, Athelstaneford

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Explore off market Hush Homes in East Lothian and Edinburgh.

Hush Homes

Some Homes Prefer to Whisper

A quiet first step; without committing to the open market.

Hush Homes are shared selectively, outside of Rightmove and ESPC. Not to hide. To start smart.

• Anonymised listings; no exact addresses, no identifying photos (unless you want them)

• You stay in control; release photos, reels or floorplans only if & when you choose.

• Serious buyers only; fewer viewings, better conversations.

• Real insight; pricing signals, buyer feedback, market clarity.

Sometimes the right match happens quietly.

Sometimes the process simply gives you the intelligence you need to transition with us to the open market with confidence.

This isn’t hesitation. It’s optionality; a measured introduction, on your terms.

Here are the Hush Home Listings

Hush Homes (6+)

Quiet Seekers (6)

East Lothian

Special Homes we have on the MEGA Hush Hush

4 - 8+ beds

North Berwick has a secret and we are keeping it.

We currently have a few Mega Hush Homes on our books that we cannot name, describe or share publicly. What we can tell you is that they are extraordinary.

Some are beautiful family homes, others could also lend themselves to shared or split ownership arrangements (for those who want a tax-efficient foothold in one of Scotland's most coveted golfing destinations.)

If you have been dreaming about a base in North Berwick, register your wish list with us. If your criteria align with what we hold, we will be in touch.

Total discretion. Serious enquiries only.

www.mowatt.uk/buyers

OFFERS OVER

£ 1-3+m

Edinburgh

A special home we have on the MEGA Hush Hush

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3.5

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2

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Edinburgh has a secret. We are keeping it.

Somewhere in EH4, one of the city's most quietly coveted residential postcodes, there is a family home we cannot name, describe, or show you publicly.

What we can tell you is this. It is architect-designed and turnkey-ready. Ancient woodland on the doorstep, the city within easy reach and in the Royal High School catchment.

It is not on Rightmove. The right buyer will simply be the one who was already looking, and registered with us.

If you are searching for a lovely family home in EH4, Edinburgh, and you have a budget of around £1.1m, register your brief with us. If your criteria align with what we hold, we will be in touch to reveal more.

Total discretion. Serious enquiries only.

www.mowatt.uk/buyers

OFFERS AROUND

£1.1m

East Lothian

Ref 202510

Ref 202630

2 Bed cottage - Drem - luxury finish.

2

1

*UNDER OFFER*

A 176-year-old C-listed farm cottage in the hamlet of Drem, completely reimagined by an architect and finished to a precise contemporary standard.

Set within a Conservation Area hamlet surrounded by open East Lothian countryside, this two-bedroom cottage has been completely reconceived over nine years of considered ownership. Period character and contemporary design sit comfortably side by side.

Engineered oak floors and underfloor heating run throughout, freeing every wall from radiators. A spacious hallway with generous built-in storage leads to the open-plan kitchen and dining room: large island with seating, a dining table for eight, and enormous sliding doors onto the garden. The original stone exterior wall, exposed within the kitchen, is the defining design detail of the whole renovation. Pocket doors connect to the sitting room, with wood-burning stove.

The principal bedroom has a quiet garden outlook and ensuite shower room lit by a rooflight. The second bedroom comfortably takes a king-size bed and is served by a well-appointed family bathroom. Storage is integrated throughout.

The renovation was completed in 2021. The roof was retiled using original pantiles to the front with matched new pantiles to the rear, new lead flashings throughout. All windows are slimline double-glazed timber units in keeping with the Conservation Area. Rooflights added to the ensuite and family bathroom. Full building warrant and completion certificate in place.

The rear garden is V-shaped, tapering to a sheltered seating area backing directly onto open farmland with uninterrupted countryside views and all-day summer sun. Access to the rear is via a shared vennel to the side of the property. The timber-clad kitchen extension is visible from the garden, sitting sympathetically against the original stone. The front garden is laid to lawn with raised vegetable beds. On-street parking directly outside; the current owners park at the gate without difficulty.

Drem is a scenic East Lothian hamlet with more connectivity than its size suggests. Drem station is within walking distance, with direct trains to both Edinburgh and North Berwick. The property falls within the catchment for Athelstaneford Primary School and North Berwick High School. This is a rare cottage: honestly finished and ready for an owner who will appreciate exactly what has gone into it.

Floor area: 90 sq m (969 sq ft) EPC Rating: F (30) | Environmental Impact Rating: B (81) Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Feudal Services: Mains water and electricity. Shared septic tank drainage. Electric underfloor heating via electric boiler. Broadband connected. Listed: C Listed Conservation Area: East Lothian Conservation Area

A note on the EPC rating The F rating reflects one factor: Drem has no mains gas, so the property runs entirely on electricity. The rating methodology penalises electric heating relative to gas regardless of system quality. Running costs are approximately £100 per month in summer and £300 per month in winter. The environmental impact rating is band B (81), well above the Scottish average, reflecting the quality of insulation and heating installed during the 2021 renovation. The F rating is a function of fuel type, not building quality.

OFFERS OVER

£390,000

Take me to the Rightmove Listing

East Lothian

Ref 202510

Ref 202648

2 bed house with conservatory and sunny garden in Pencaitland

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1

2

1

Quietly positioned in the heart of Pencaitland, this is a well presented two bedroom semi detached house offering bright, flexible accommodation, off street parking for two cars and a south facing garden. The property is in good decorative order throughout, with a generous sitting room that incorporates a home office area, a spacious and light conservatory opening to the garden and a well fitted kitchen with dining peninsula. Upstairs are two comfortable double bedrooms and a family bathroom, while outside the low maintenance sunny garden, side access and scope for additional storage add to the practicality. Well suited to first time buyers, downsizers or those seeking quiet village living.

Home Report available on request.

OFFERS OVER

£235,000

Edinburgh

Ref 20259

Ref 202617

Exceptional Three-Storey Meadows Townhouse undergoing Luxury Refurbishment.

4/5

4

1 1/2

1

Forming part of a phased redevelopment beside the Meadows, this Hush Home sits within a beautiful terrace of 8 historic hospital buildings. With striking front bay windows and elegant Victorian proportions, it enjoys an enviable position moments from one of Edinburgh’s most beloved green spaces and close to the city’s cultural, academic and lifestyle amenities.

This is a substantial 4/5 bedroom townhouse (plus study) arranged over three storeys providing 2,485 sq ft of accommodation. This home is undergoing a full, high quality refurbishment due for completion in August 2026. The design carefully respects the original architecture while introducing contemporary luxury and modern efficiencies.

Specification includes: • Oak effect flooring to principal areas • Sympathetic LED lighting throughout • High quality fixtures and fittings • Fully fitted Riddle & Coghill kitchen with central island, seating and space for a generous dining table • Cat 6 cabling for full connectivity • New timber sash and case windows (Velux in attic rooms) • Sustainable heating via Air Source Heat Pumps • Landscaped front and rear garden, with lane access to the rear

A spacious vestibule leads into a welcoming hallway. To the front, a beautiful drawing room enjoys a bay window with a fireplace housing a bioethanol fuelled fire. To the rear, the full width kitchen features two windows and a glazed door opening to the patio and lawned garden. A WC and utility room sit off the hallway. These rooms have a loft hatch to access a storage void above.

The principal bedroom with ensuite and generous dressing/storage area is positioned to the rear of the property. To the front there is an elegant room with bay window that could be used either as a secondary reception room or as an additional king size bedroom. There is a shower room, and also a cupboard housing the water tank. The slim study positioned above the entrance lobby is ideal for working from home.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are full height, with Bedroom 2 enjoying access to the family bathroom via a pocket door, effectively forming an ensuite if desired. The bathroom can also be accessed independently from the landing. Bedroom 4 features a coombed ceiling on one side and skylights. This level also includes a small coombed study/hobby room or storage room, again with its own skylight.

Both front and rear gardens are being newly landscaped. The enclosed rear garden has a patio with lawn to the remainder and is perfect for entertaining. The rear garden benefits from lane access, offering added convenience and flexibility.

Parking is via residents’ permit on the surrounding streets, providing practical and flexible options typical of this central Meadows location.

Fixed Price £1,535,000.

This Hush Home is not being advertised on the open market. It is not available on Rightmove or the ESPC. It is only available through our Matchlist. Register as a Quiet Seeker to find out more, to view the property and take a tour around a completed townhouse.

FIXED PRICE

£1,535,000

East Lothian

Ref 202510

Ref 202626

A future – proof Longniddry home plus annexe.

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3

2

3

This Hush Home is a contemporary, detached 4 bedroom home in Longniddry totalling 2388 sq meters of accommodation. It also has a one bed self-contained annexe. This property is just minutes from the beach and a quick commute to Edinburgh. Perfect as a base for golfers, as a lock-up-and-leave or as a family home.

OFFERS OVER

£750K

East Lothian

Ref 202510

Ref 20268

A Rare East Lothian Estate of Heritage, Scale and Possibility. 6+beds, tennis court, paddocks and STL cottage in grounds.

6+

6

2 3+

18 acres

*NOW LAUNCHED ON OPEN MARKET WITH COLLABORATIVE AGENT - WE CAN STILL ASSIST WITH ENQUIRIES*

This distinguished East Lothian farmhouse, held within the same family since around 1905, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of scale, heritage and privacy. Believed to have been commissioned in the early 1800s, the house combines Georgian elegance with later additions, including a 19th-century porch and a 1920s wing. Extending to approximately 7,000 sq ft across three storeys, it sits within 18 acres of grounds featuring formal gardens, paddocks, woodland and a tennis court.

OFFERS OVER

£POA

East Lothian

Ref 202510

Room to Grow: Gullane family Home with Garden, Gym and Multiple Reception Spaces

4

3

1

2

*NOW UNDER OFFER TO A QUIET SEEKER*

Set on a generous plot, this four-bedroom detached newbuild home of approx 2400 sq ft offers upgraded finishes, expansive living space and rare garden scale - all within walking distance of Gullane’s beach, golf courses and village centre. Built in 2020 and presented in immaculate condition, it’s a turnkey opportunity for families seeking contemporary design and coastal access.

OFFERS OVER

£790,000

Ref 20258

Exceptional Luxury Edinburgh West End Penthouse/Pied-à-terre with rare Roof Terrace

2

1

*NOW UNDER OFFER VIA COLLABORATIVE AGENT*

This Hush Home is an exceptional 2 bedroom penthouse in the prestigious Edinburgh EH3 postcode; a true West End pied‑à‑terre with undeniable wow factor. Forming the top floor of a Category A listed Georgian building fully renovated in 2018, this penthouse offers 1,420 sq ft of beautifully designed accommodation.

The flat itself is finished to an exacting specification, blending heritage architecture with contemporary luxury. Access is via secure video entry system and a neat, carpeted communal stairwell.

Master Bedroom: Spacious, with fitted wardrobes and room for a super-king bed.

Second Bedroom: Large double with fitted wardrobes.

Master Ensuite shower room by Duravit, with WC, wash hand basin and fitted cabinetry.

Family Bathroom: Also by Duravit, with shower over bath, WC, wash hand basin and fitted storage.

Kitchen / Living / Dining: A dramatic double-height space with exposed beams and remote-operated Velux windows. Three astragal windows to the front flood the room with natural light while preserving the building’s historic character. Original shutters remain fully functional.

Fully fitted Kitchen: Designed and installed by Kitchens International, with a central island incorporating electric hob and hidden extractor, creating a sociable and highly functional hub. Room for dining table to seat 8.

Open plan living area; Elegant and versatile, with a bank of fitted low-level cupboards beneath the TV.

Larder & Utility: Walk-in larder cupboard behind the kitchen, plus a separate utility room with washer, dryer, sink and gas boiler (installed 2018).

Mezzanine Office: Accessed by a dedicated stairwell rising directly from the kitchen, this bright and inspiring workspace overlooks the main living area through a toughened glass balcony.

Private Terrace: A rare, not-overlooked sun-trap terrace with panoramic views west to Edinburgh Castle and south to the Pentland Hills beyond. This is the only flat in the building to enjoy outdoor space.

Engineered Hardwood flooring throughout in a deep, dark brown herringbone pattern.

Bedrooms carpeted for comfort.

Exceptional decorative finish with sympathetic paintwork.

Fully integrated Cat 6 cabling for connected, modern living.

Resident permit holder parking available.

Whether as a stylish home or a lock-up-and-leave pied-à-terre, this property offers a rare blend of heritage, luxury and convenience.

OFFERS OVER

£800,000

East Lothian

Ref 202510

Ref 20267

5 bed Family home in historic village; community, peace and scope

5

3

1

2 3+

1

*NOW SOLD -MATCHED TO A QUIET SEEKER!*

This lovely family house sits in the picturesque village of Athelstaneford, right in the heart of the sought-after North Berwick High School catchment. The setting offers a peaceful community atmosphere while remaining highly connected, with a rail link to Edinburgh just five minutes' drive away at Drem for swift and stress-free city access.

OFFERS OVER

£SOLD

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