16 Duke Street
16 Duke Street, Edinburgh EH6 8HQ
2
Bed(s)
2
Bath(s)
940
SQFT
Discover the charm and tranquillity of Belhaven near Dunbar, East Lothian with this delightful 2-bedroom cottage, nestled in the peaceful setting of Duke Street. This spacious home offers access by way of a short walk to the beach where there are outstanding views and access to country and coastal walks towards Belhaven Bay, across John Muir Country Park to the Bass Rock and Isle of May.
The accommodation provides a generous lounge with recess dining area and access to the south facing garden via attractive glazed patio doors. The living space benefits from wooden flooring, a log burning stove and built in storage unit. The separate kitchen provides ample storage and work surface and provides additional access to the garden. The ground floor also provides two generous stores and shower room.
The upper floor has a generous principal bedroom, allowing for a king size bed if desired, built in wardrobes and further walk in cupboard. The second bedroom is a generous double with built in wardrobe. The main bathroom provides a bath and shower above. There is an additional store off the upper hall and access to the attic space.
The garden is south facing with lawn, garden shed, drying line and back gate. There is a wooden slatted patio which is in need of some attention.
This property has been a much-loved project by the current owner, although partial renovations have taken place, the property will require additional upgrading. The property is sold in its current state.
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Local information
Situated in a historical residental street, this property benefits from a peaceful south facing private garden close to the sea. The property has access to outstanding country and coastal views towards Belhaven Bay, across John Muir Country Park to the Bass Rock and Isle of May.
The property is about a mile away from the High Street in Dunbar, which provides a wide choice of amenities including a range of independent shops, banks, professional services, supermarkets, hotels, sports facilities and restaurants. There is a good local nursery, primary and secondary schools in the area. On the border of Belhaven and Dunbar, Belhaven Hill School is one of Scotland's notable private prep schools. Alternatively, Haddington (10 miles) has a private primary school, The Compass School, while Loretto in Musselburgh, to the east of Edinburgh, and all the fee-paying schools of Edinburgh are within easy reach.
A 22 minute train journey from Dunbar leads to central Edinburgh. There is also a regular fast train link to Newcastle, York and London King's Cross which takes around 4 hours by train. Edinburgh Airport is about 45 minutes by car.
The surrounding countryside is beautiful, and the coastal villages of East Lothian are close by. The area is famous for its golf courses with Muirfield, Gullane, Luffness and North Berwick all easily accessible, in addition to Winterfield Golf Course and Dunbar Golf Club, which boasts a championship qualifying course. John Muir Country Park, a haven for wildlife, is just across the road. Belhaven Bay, with its broad sands and excellent surf and surf school is on the doorstep, while the other expansive, sandy beaches of East Lothian are also easily accessible, as are the Lammermuir Hills to the south.
Additional information
- Services: Mains water, gas (boiler), electricity and drainage.
- Local Authority & tax band: East Lothian Council.
- Fixtures & Fittings: Fitted floor coverings and appliances are to be included within the sale, although no testing has taken place nor guarantees are being provided in the sale. Garden shed being left as part of sale.
- Conservation area: Duke Street is located with the Belhaven Conservation Area.
- EPC Rating: D
- Tenure: Freehold
- Council Tax Band: C