Yellowcraig House, 45 The Village, Archerfield, Dirleton, East Lothian, EH39
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6
Key Features
- Exceptional 6 bedroom detached house on large plot
- Triple garage with 2 bedroom annexe above
- Excellent free flowing accommodation with underfloor heating
- Impressive master bedroom suite overlooking rear garden
- Approx. 1 acre of grounds and woodland
- Sought after location close to coast and golf courses
Description
Yellowcraig House is an exceptional six bedroom detached house set within approximately 1 acre of extensive gardens and grounds in a peaceful and private position within the highly sought-after Archerfield Estate, with access to world-class golf courses and the beautiful coastline and Yellowcraig Beach nearby.
Substantial and of solid construction, the house offers exceptionally generous and free-flowing accommodation arranged over three floors. Finished to a high standard throughout, the property combines impressive reception space with flexible bedroom accommodation, making it ideally suited to modern family living and entertaining. Features include underfloor heating throughout and a substantial detached triple garage block with spacious two-bedroom ancillary accommodation above.
Accommodation comprises in brief:
Ground floor: entrance vestibule opening into a broad central reception hall with a feature staircase rising to the upper floors. The principal reception rooms are arranged to either side and include an impressive sitting room with a central fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the garden, and a particularly spacious dining/living room, which is open to the substantial kitchen/breakfast room with a central island and French doors opening to the garden, creating an excellent space for everyday family life and entertaining. An adjoining utility room provides further practical accommodation. Also on the ground floor is a generous double bedroom with an en suite shower room, offering excellent flexibility as a guest bedroom or additional reception space.
First floor: an impressive principal bedroom suite comprising a large double bedroom with a double height vaulted ceiling, French doors to a Juliet balcony, a separate dressing room and a spacious en suite bathroom. There are three further generous double bedrooms on this floor, all with their own en suite bath or shower rooms.
Second floor: a further generous double bedroom with an en suite bathroom, together with a large adjoining store room. This floor provides particularly flexible accommodation and could be well suited to older children, guests or as a more private bedroom suite.
Annexe/garage: close to the main house is a substantial detached triple garage block providing excellent garaging and storage. Above the garage is a spacious two bedroom self-contained annexe with en suite shower rooms, and an exceptionally spacious open-plan living/dining room/kitchen. The accommodation has separately metered services and its own entrance, making it ideal for guests, extended family or staff.
Outside
Yellowcraig House occupies an unusually large plot extending to approximately 1 acre and enjoys a particularly peaceful and private position at the eastern end of this exclusive development.
The extensive gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, with sweeping lawns, areas of mature woodland and generous space surrounding the house. The size and maturity of the grounds provide an excellent sense of privacy and seclusion, while offering extensive space for outdoor entertaining and family recreation.
There is a gate from the garden directly on to the footpath that leads to Yellowcraig Beach.
There is ample off-street parking in addition to the triple garage, while the property's position within Archerfield places it within easy reach of Yellowcraig Beach and some of Scotland's finest golf courses, combining a highly private setting with exceptional access to the East Lothian coastline.
Location
Nestled between the enchanting conservation village of Dirleton and the picturesque village of Gullane, the Archerfield Estate is an exclusive gem in the heart of East Lothian. It offers both serenity and convenience, with North Berwick’s fantastic amenities and train station all easily reached. Adding to Archerfield’s impeccable reputation, golf aficionados are perfectly placed for some of the finest golf courses in East Lothian, with several world-class clubs in easy reach, including Archerfield Links, The Renaissance Club and Muirfield Golf Club to name but a few. Beyond the allure of golf, the estate enjoys easy access to countryside strolls and sublime sandy beaches that capture the imagination.
The nearby North Berwick railway station provides regular services to Edinburgh Waverley, allowing residents to reach the capital in just over 30 minutes. Additionally, the A1 motorway and local roads make commuting by car convenient and efficient.
Extras
All curtains, blinds, light fittings, integrated appliances and white goods are included in the sale
Factoring Fees
The estate is managed by Archerfield Estate for which a quarterly fee of £556.31 is payable.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-19
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 452 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
25 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Dirleton Primary School1 mile
- Pupils
- 55
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Gullane Primary School2.3 miles
- Pupils
- 240
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Law Primary School2.6 miles
- Pupils
- 651
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Aberlady Primary School4.7 miles
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Athelstaneford Primary School5.2 miles
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- North Berwick High School2.5 miles
- Pupils
- 1,045
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Knox Academy7.3 miles
- Pupils
- 902
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Preston Lodge High School10 miles
- Pupils
- 1,060
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Ross High School10 miles
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Dunbar Grammar School11 miles
- Pupils
- 1,120
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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