This impressive five bedroom family home at a converted steading in Tranent is currently on the market at offers over £420,000. The property at 2 Bankton House Steading overlooks the 17th century Bankton House, with spectacular views as far as the Pentland Hills. This former steading has been converted into a three-storey family home, well presented with contemporary minimalist interiors, and including congenial living spaces, five bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom, a shower room, and a ground-floor WC.

. 2 Bankton House Steading
Rob McGregor, associate director for property sales at Gilson Gray, said: “The property offers flexible family accommodation in a semi-rural setting with immediate and direct access to excellent transport links into the centre of Edinburgh.” Photo: Gilson Gray

. Spectacular views
This former East Lothian steading offers spectacular views as far as the Pentland Hills. Photo: Gilson Gray

. Kitchen
The contemporary wood-toned kitchen comes well-equipped with a selection of stylish integrated cabinets, a durable granite worktop, a deep pantry cupboard, and an adjoining coordinating utility room. Photo: Gilson Gray

5. Shower room
The bright en-suite shower room featuring a WC-suite, an enclosure with a rainfall shower, a towel radiator, and good vanity storage. Photo: Gilson Gray

6. Historic view
The property overlooks Bankton House, which was built in the 17th-century. Photo: Gilson Gray

7. Principal bedroom
The dual-aspect principal bedroom promises excellent floor space for freestanding furniture, supplemented by a bright en-suite shower room. Photo: Gilson Gray

8. Coastal living
The property boasts a prime location approximately a mile from the coast, between the country towns of Tranent and Prestonpans, conveniently close to major road and rail links allowing access to the capital in under 30 minutes. Photo: Gilson Gray