Beautiful stone-built cottage has stunning views of the East Lothian coastline

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If you’re hoping to swap city living for a life on the coast, this cottage in Aberlady, a conservation village in East Lothian, could be your dream home. With three bedrooms and panoramic views of Aberlady Bay towards Gullane Hill, this home is ideal for downsizers or young families who want a slower pace of life beside the sea.

Flexible family living

The cottage has a versatile layout for flexible family living with a cosy double-height open-plan living room which has a wood-burning stove and ample room for seating. This flows into the open-plan kitchen/dining area which has sleek shaker-style cream cabinets, wood worktops, modern units and plenty of space for dining and entertaining. The kitchen also benefits from beautiful sea views – perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee.

Property details

Cockleshell Cottage, Aberlady, East Lothian, EH32 0SB
Offers over £540,000
Selling Solicitor: Simpson & Marwick
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room

Just off the kitchen, there is a useful boot room with patio doors to the southwest-facing courtyard. The ground floor of the property is completed by a double bedroom with an en suite.

Upstairs, the property has a bright landing with a study area, two double bedrooms (one of which has built-in wardrobes) and a contemporary family bathroom with a shower.

Aberlady is located just 30 minutes away from Edinburgh by car or train. The East Lothian coastline is one of natural beauty with Aberlady Bay itself being a famous Nature Reserve. The village has excellent local amenities, including shops and two hotels with restaurants. Aberlady has a local primary school with a nursery and the cottage is also in the catchment area for the highly-regarded North Berwick High School. Private schooling is also available at Compass in Haddington, Belhaven Hill in Dunbar and Loretto in Musselburgh.

ESPC magazine

This article appeared in the January 2023 issue of the ESPC magazine. Find out more about the ESPC magazine and read the latest issue online.