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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · EH21 7DS
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About
This well-proportioned ground floor flat forms part of a traditional, purpose-built block and offers bright, flexible accommodation suited to a range of buyers.
The principal living and dining room is of particularly generous proportions, featuring a bay window formation which allows for excellent natural light.
The kitchen is neatly arranged with a range of base and wall mounted units, integrated cooking appliances, and space for additional freestanding appliances.
The property offers a spacious double bedroom with useful built-in storage. A separate study provides excellent versatility and may be utilised as a home office or occasional guest room.
The bathroom has been thoughtfully reconfigured and enlarged, offering a generous layout with modern fittings, including both a bath and a separate shower.
Externally, the property benefits from a drive-in parking area to the front, accessed via a dropped kerb.
To the rear, there is an enclosed, low-maintenance private garden, laid mainly in patio slabs, with ramped access and a garden shed.
Location Musselburgh is a thriving and historic coastal town about six miles east of Edinburgh, situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Esk.
It offers a mix of local shops, banks, restaurants, and major supermarkets such as Tesco Extra, with additional retail options at Fort Kinnaird and The Jewel.
The town combines its original market layout with a seafront promenade, sandy beach, and harbour, providing an attractive lifestyle close to the capital.
Leisure facilities include Musselburgh Racecourse, historic golf courses, sailing, a theatre, sports centre, gymnasiums, and scenic walks along the River Esk.
The town also has excellent educational options, including state and private schools, Queen Margaret University, and Loretto School.
Musselburgh is well connected by regular bus and train services to Edinburgh, with easy access to the A1, City Bypass, and Edinburgh Airport.
Family amenities include Newhailes Park, with a playground, cafe, and weekend markets.
Extras The items included in the sale of the property are the carpets, fitted floor coverings, integrated and free standing appliances, light fittings and fixtures.
The seller will not warrant the working order of any appliances, systems or services. The property is strictly sold as seen Council Tax band B Any offers should be submitted to
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
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