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Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Magnificent Victorian house with exceptional interiors and beautiful grounds
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: Erkinholme has a fine setting in its own grounds above the town of Langholm There are views from the property over the town and to the surrounding Borders hills. The property is enclosed within a stone wall and is well protected by its own policy woodlands which gives the property great privacy. Being on the edge of the town it benefits from close proximity to local facilities. Langholm has a primary and secondary school, a Co-op supermarket and a good range of local shops. The town also has a sports centre and a 9 hole golf course. Carlisle is the nearest major town (17 miles) and has a railway station on the main line from Glasgow to London. The M6, the main route south to England, is only 17 miles away. The property is in the heart of the beautiful Borders countryside midway between Dumfries and Hawick.
Savills negotiator: Jamie Macnab
Erkinholme is a magnificent Victorian house which was built for a local mill owner, Alexander Scott, in about 1884. Alexander Scott owned Waverley Mills in Langholm which later became the Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
Erkinholme is an impressive Victorian house built of stone under a slate roof. It has symmetrical faades to the front and sides. The principal elevation faces west with a pillared central doorway flanked by bay windows to either side. The garden (south) elevation is enhanced by a beautiful period conservatory.
The property has exceptional interiors including a magnificent reception hall with a gallery and large domed cupola above, two fine drawing rooms and a well proportioned dining room. The plasterwork, woodwork and fittings throughout are of the highest quality. These magnificent period reception rooms are complemented by a cinema which has been created in the former billiard room using the highest technology modern equipment.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged on the first and second floors. The principal bedrooms are around the galleried landing on the first floor above the reception hall. There are further bedrooms on the second floor which can be used for children or staff in conjunction with the main house or could be used as a separate flat accessed by the lift to the rear.
BASEMENT
From the back hall there are stairs down to a boiler room which has a Ideal Concorde gas fired boiler 2002 and Ideal Concorde CX gas fired boiler. There is also a second room which houses the Andrews water heater and two hot water cylinders. This room also has an exit to outside
FIRST FLOOR
From the main hallway a magnificent stairway leads up to a U-shaped galleried landing with a large domed cupola above. On this floor there are eight large bedrooms, two of which have walk-in cupboards. There is also a study, three bathrooms, a separate wc and a shower room. One of the bathrooms has a Jacuzzi / sauna shower and access to the lift shaft while one of the shower rooms is accessed through a large dressing room. The side stairs which lead to the second floor has a store room with shelved cupboards. From the back hall there are stairs leading to the ground and second floors.
SECOND FLOOR
On the second floor on the east side of the house a self contained flat has been created. This has a bedroom / sitting room with a large walk-in wardrobe, a shower room and a kitchen. Behind the kitchen is one of the five attic rooms which can be found on this floor. There are two rooms which are currently being used as games rooms. On the west side of the house are a sewing room, a separate wc and a further bedroom.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS
Automatic wrought iron double gates with foot gate on one side open to a tarmac drive with stone retaining wall and steep grass bank above and belt of trees below. There are banks of rhododendrons immediately below the house with an impressive stone stairway with steps leading up to the front of the house. A gravel path leads to a gate through the wall to the footpath below.
At the top of the drive is a stand of mature fir trees opposite the tarmac parking area to the front and the side of the house.
To the north of the house is an enclosed, south facing garden with a stone wall and iron railing fence around. There is a an impressive wooden pergola in the centre and a variety of fruit trees, shrub beds and herbaceous borders.
Outbuildings
Behind the north wall of the walled garden are:
Potting shed Tool racks, fitted work bench, fitted cupboards and shelves.
Greenhouse Raised beds either side and vinery at end. Metal grilled floor with heating pipe below. Original window opening mechanisms.
Store Adjoining the potting shed.
Wood store with WC and sink.
Garage Corrugated iron with double wooden doors.
Behind the kitchen garden is a garden yard with a tarmac parking area and gravel surround.
Above the kitchen garden is a belt of woodland with a gravel path running through it. This woodland is enclosed by iron railing fences and the path leads to a 6 acre field above.
The pathway continues along the top of the property where it opens out onto the sloping lawns which are fringed by rhododendrons and lie immediately to the south of the house. There is a long flat lawn with a steep terrace below.
The Gate Lodge
The lodge is built under a pitched slate roof and has a gravel parking area around. There is wooden dado panelling in both the hall and the living room, which also has a gas coal effect fire with a tiled surround and wooden mantel. Off the living room there are two bedrooms and a kitchen. The rear hall off the kitchen leads to a bathroom with a separate tiled shower compartment and the back yard which has a store housing a Worcester heating boiler and plumbing for a washing machine.
Services
Central heating from two mains gas fired boilers (one of which was renewed in 2002). Separate gas fired water heating system.
Fixtures and Fittings
The fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are all included in the sale price.
The cinema equipment is available under separate negotiation.
Accommodation: See floor plans
Directions: From Carlisle take the A7 north to Langholm. Continue through the town and turn right up the hill into Drove Road which is on the right hand side opposite a park. The road rises and turns sharp right. The gate lodge and entrance to Erkinholme are on the left hand side.
From Edinburgh take the A7 south through Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick and continue to Langholm. Immediately after entering Langholm turn sharp left into Drove Road which is opposite a park. The road rises and turns sharp right. The gate lodge and entrance to Erkinholme are on the left hand side.
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- Langholm Country House
- 9 bedrooms
- 5 reception rooms
- 2 bedroom lodge
- 6 acres grazing, walled garden
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: Erkinholme has a fine setting in its own grounds above the town of Langholm There are views from the property over the town and to the surrounding Borders hills. The property is enclosed within a stone wall and is well protected by its own policy woodlands which gives the property great privacy. Being on the edge of the town it benefits from close proximity to local facilities. Langholm has a primary and secondary school, a Co-op supermarket and a good range of local shops. The town also has a sports centre and a 9 hole golf course. Carlisle is the nearest major town (17 miles) and has a railway station on the main line from Glasgow to London. The M6, the main route south to England, is only 17 miles away. The property is in the heart of the beautiful Borders countryside midway between Dumfries and Hawick.
Savills negotiator: Jamie Macnab
Erkinholme is a magnificent Victorian house which was built for a local mill owner, Alexander Scott, in about 1884. Alexander Scott owned Waverley Mills in Langholm which later became the Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
Erkinholme is an impressive Victorian house built of stone under a slate roof. It has symmetrical faades to the front and sides. The principal elevation faces west with a pillared central doorway flanked by bay windows to either side. The garden (south) elevation is enhanced by a beautiful period conservatory.
The property has exceptional interiors including a magnificent reception hall with a gallery and large domed cupola above, two fine drawing rooms and a well proportioned dining room. The plasterwork, woodwork and fittings throughout are of the highest quality. These magnificent period reception rooms are complemented by a cinema which has been created in the former billiard room using the highest technology modern equipment.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged on the first and second floors. The principal bedrooms are around the galleried landing on the first floor above the reception hall. There are further bedrooms on the second floor which can be used for children or staff in conjunction with the main house or could be used as a separate flat accessed by the lift to the rear.
BASEMENT
From the back hall there are stairs down to a boiler room which has a Ideal Concorde gas fired boiler 2002 and Ideal Concorde CX gas fired boiler. There is also a second room which houses the Andrews water heater and two hot water cylinders. This room also has an exit to outside
FIRST FLOOR
From the main hallway a magnificent stairway leads up to a U-shaped galleried landing with a large domed cupola above. On this floor there are eight large bedrooms, two of which have walk-in cupboards. There is also a study, three bathrooms, a separate wc and a shower room. One of the bathrooms has a Jacuzzi / sauna shower and access to the lift shaft while one of the shower rooms is accessed through a large dressing room. The side stairs which lead to the second floor has a store room with shelved cupboards. From the back hall there are stairs leading to the ground and second floors.
SECOND FLOOR
On the second floor on the east side of the house a self contained flat has been created. This has a bedroom / sitting room with a large walk-in wardrobe, a shower room and a kitchen. Behind the kitchen is one of the five attic rooms which can be found on this floor. There are two rooms which are currently being used as games rooms. On the west side of the house are a sewing room, a separate wc and a further bedroom.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS
Automatic wrought iron double gates with foot gate on one side open to a tarmac drive with stone retaining wall and steep grass bank above and belt of trees below. There are banks of rhododendrons immediately below the house with an impressive stone stairway with steps leading up to the front of the house. A gravel path leads to a gate through the wall to the footpath below.
At the top of the drive is a stand of mature fir trees opposite the tarmac parking area to the front and the side of the house.
To the north of the house is an enclosed, south facing garden with a stone wall and iron railing fence around. There is a an impressive wooden pergola in the centre and a variety of fruit trees, shrub beds and herbaceous borders.
Outbuildings
Behind the north wall of the walled garden are:
Potting shed Tool racks, fitted work bench, fitted cupboards and shelves.
Greenhouse Raised beds either side and vinery at end. Metal grilled floor with heating pipe below. Original window opening mechanisms.
Store Adjoining the potting shed.
Wood store with WC and sink.
Garage Corrugated iron with double wooden doors.
Behind the kitchen garden is a garden yard with a tarmac parking area and gravel surround.
Above the kitchen garden is a belt of woodland with a gravel path running through it. This woodland is enclosed by iron railing fences and the path leads to a 6 acre field above.
The pathway continues along the top of the property where it opens out onto the sloping lawns which are fringed by rhododendrons and lie immediately to the south of the house. There is a long flat lawn with a steep terrace below.
The Gate Lodge
The lodge is built under a pitched slate roof and has a gravel parking area around. There is wooden dado panelling in both the hall and the living room, which also has a gas coal effect fire with a tiled surround and wooden mantel. Off the living room there are two bedrooms and a kitchen. The rear hall off the kitchen leads to a bathroom with a separate tiled shower compartment and the back yard which has a store housing a Worcester heating boiler and plumbing for a washing machine.
Services
Central heating from two mains gas fired boilers (one of which was renewed in 2002). Separate gas fired water heating system.
Fixtures and Fittings
The fitted carpets, curtains, blinds and light fittings are all included in the sale price.
The cinema equipment is available under separate negotiation.
Accommodation: See floor plans
Directions: From Carlisle take the A7 north to Langholm. Continue through the town and turn right up the hill into Drove Road which is on the right hand side opposite a park. The road rises and turns sharp right. The gate lodge and entrance to Erkinholme are on the left hand side.
From Edinburgh take the A7 south through Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick and continue to Langholm. Immediately after entering Langholm turn sharp left into Drove Road which is opposite a park. The road rises and turns sharp right. The gate lodge and entrance to Erkinholme are on the left hand side.
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property reference: SAED182523
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