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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · EH42 1XX
Under offerListed 52 days
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About
65 Simpson Avenue is a beautifully presented 5 bedroom detached house situated on the edge of this highly desirable modern development in Dunbar in a great location close to excellent local schooling, Dunbar train station and stunning beaches.
The bright and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors with a layout ideal for modern family life and benefits from open views to the rear over farmland to the coast.
This modern property is very energy efficient with double glazing and solar panels and provides easy low-maintenance living.
There are also Cat5e (1Gbps) network points in all bedrooms apart from bedroom 1 providing excellent and consistent broadband throughout the house.
The accommodation comprises: Ground floor: welcoming entrance hall with WC; the free-flowing accommodation includes a spacious sitting room with double glazed doors to the dining room providing access to a large contemporary kitchen/dining room with direct access through double patios door to the garden.
Adjoining the kitchen is a useful utility room with separate access to the garden. First floor: the principle bedroom boasts double fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room.
There is another spacious en suite double bedroom, two further double bedrooms and single bedroom/study served by a family bathroom with three piece suite and separate shower.
There is access to a loft. Outside is a lovely enclosed south-west facing garden laid to lawn with an open outlook to the rear. There is off-street parking to the front and a useful garage.
The Local Area Dunbar is a picturesque, historic coastal town in East Lothian surrounded by beautiful countryside and expansive beaches.
With a real sense of community, the vibrant and award-winning high street has a wide array of independent retailers, popular restaurants, chemists, a post office, convenience stores, and opticians.
Recreational opportunities include Dunbar Leisure Centre with a swimming pool, flumes, and fitness classes; beautiful beach and cliff top walks; the John Muir Country Park and two golf courses.
Families will love East Links Family Park, water pursuits with Ocean Vertical, and Foxlake Adventures. Well-regarded local schooling includes Dunbar Primary School and Dunbar Grammar School.
Private schooling is available at Compass in Haddington, Belhaven Hill in Dunbar, and Loretto in Musselburgh, as well as a variety of choices in Edinburgh.
Dunbar Railway Station provides direct routes to Edinburgh, London and Aberdeen. There is easy access to A1 making Edinburgh easily accessible by car, and bus.
Extras All fitted floor coverings, carpets, blinds and integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale price.
Factoring The development is factored by Hacking and Patterson with an approximate annual fee of £120.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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