This spacious family home offers a life beside the sea

Interest in living in coastal and more rural locations has risen in recent years, particularly with families who want more space and easy access to the beautiful Scottish scenery. The latest ESPC data shows that East Lothian properties are particularly popular, achieving an average of 109.5% of their Home Report valuations over the last three months.  

A spacious family home

This spacious four-bed house in the desirable village Dirleton on the East Lothian Coastal Trail is an ideal family home for those wanting to live in a picturesque location.  

The bright garden room is a particularly striking space. It boasts vaulted ceilings, rooflights and bi-fold doors which give easy access to the beautiful south-facing garden.  

Property details

8 Foreshot Terrace, Dirleton, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5DT
Offers over £615,000 
Selling solicitor: Paris Steele
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms 

A second living area, complete with a wood-burning stove, flows effortlessly into the kitchen/dining room. With glossy cream units and pale wood-effect worktops, this bright kitchen is the heart of the home, central for family mealtimes or entertaining.  The space further benefits from a utility room, which leads to the garden. 

The main bedroom, which has vaulted ceilings and skylights, contains its own dressing room and en suite with a shower and benefits from a delightful south-facing open aspect. There are three more double bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a gym and together they provide a plethora of space for comfortable family living.  

The contemporary family bathroom has a bath, a separate shower, and good storage in the form of cupboards and shelving. 

A garden ideal for entertaining

The quality of living space continues outdoors. The delightful south-facing garden has a spacious patio, ideal for entertaining, as well as modern landscaping and a children’s play area.  

Adding further appeal to those who have embraced hybrid working, this property comes complete with a home office situated in the garden, offering a committed space to work whilst remaining close to home.

Dirleton, situated between Gullane and North Berwick, lies approximately 20 miles East of Edinburgh. The picturesque village has an impressive green, overlooked by the historic medieval 13th Century Dirleton Castle with its attractive gardens and local amenities including shops, popular hotels and bars. 

ESPC magazine

This article appeared in the December 2022 issue of the ESPC magazine. Find out more about the ESPC magazine and read the latest issue online.