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Where is it: South Lodge, Main Street, Tyninghame, East Lothian. What is it: A former gate house for the private Tyninghame estate, this is a three-bedroomed period detached bungalow with a large mature garden. Good points: The house has bags of charm and is tucked in next to the imposing arched gates leading into the estate, in the heart of a beautiful village. The private gardens are a delight, with mature trees, shrubs and a large lawn and it feels like a perfect house for a young family. Possible to extend in the future. Bad points: The kitchen isn’t huge and there is only one bathroom. Price: Offers over £285,000. Contact: Simpson & Marwick on 01620 892000.