Coastal houses for sale
Key Takeaways
- Scotland’s coastline offers a wide variety of properties, from bustling seaside towns to tranquil rural shorelines, appealing to those seeking a coastal lifestyle.
- Fife is ideal for coastal living, with charming fishing villages, riverside towns, and the famous beaches of St. Andrews.
- East Lothian provides numerous seaside options, including towns like North Berwick, Dunbar, and picturesque villages such as Longniddry and Gullane.
- Coastal areas of Edinburgh, including Portobello, Cramond, Leith, Trinity, and Newhaven, combine city convenience with scenic sea views.
- Dumfries and Galloway offer rugged, rural coastline properties with views of the Irish Sea and Solway Firth, perfect for a peaceful, seaside lifestyle.
If you were to picture your dream home, where would it be? Chances are, many would be located by the sea or ocean, ideally beside a gorgeous beach with beautiful vistas of the big blue. We love the seaside for so many reasons; the calm it brings, the opportunity for adventure, the crisp clean air and a multitude of health benefits.
As an island nation, we are lucky enough to have hundreds of miles of majestic coastline. From ruggedly beautiful and sprawling stretches of rural shoreline to lovely beaches attracting thousands of visitors in summer, the shores of Scotland are simply stunning. With historic fishing villages and towns with fascinating maritime history, there are plenty of options for finding a coastal property in Scotland.
Coastal houses for sale in Fife
If you are looking for a property by the sea, Fife is an excellent choice. From the quaint towns dotting the shore where the river forth meets the sea to the tranquil fishing villages of the east Neuk, Fife is a top spot for houses and flats by the sea. And don’t forget St. Andrews and its historic golf course rubbing shoulders with its blissfully beautiful beach.
Browse these stunning seaside homes for sale in Fife:
2 bed first floor flat for sale in Earlsferry
- Rocklands 11 High Street, Earlsferry, Leven, KY9 1AF
- Offers Over £285,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed flat for sale in Dalgety Bay
- 27 Spinnaker Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9GH
- Offers Over £245,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Morgans (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed semi-detached house for sale in St Monans
- 32 Braehead, St. Monans, Anstruther, KY10 2AL
- Offers Over £325,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Coastal houses for sale in East Lothian
Stretching from Musselburgh to Dunbar and beyond, East Lothian hugs the coastline of the Firth of Forth and has many pleasant places to stay by the sea. From the coastal towns such as North Berwick and Prestonpans to seaside villages of Longniddry and Gullane, East Lothian is a brilliant region to consider when searching for coastal properties in Scotland.
Take a look at these lovely coastal properties for sale in East Lothian:
3 bed detached house for sale in Dunbar
- Thornly, Thorntonloch, Innerwick, Dunbar, EH42 1QS
- Offers Over £685,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Paris Steele (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed end terraced house for sale in Port Seton
- 1 Cope Lane, Port Seton, EH32 0DP
- Offers Over £245,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: McEwan Fraser (ESPC Chartered Firm)
6 bed terraced house for sale in Aberlady
- Bayview, West Main Street, Aberlady, Longniddry, East Lothian, EH32 0RF
- Offers Over £800,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Simpson & Marwick (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Coastal houses for sale in Edinburgh
From charming Cramond to pleasant Portobello via lively Leith, the coastal areas of Edinburgh have long been popular places to stay in the capital. Along with these much-loved areas, Trinity, Newhaven and the nearby town of South Queensferry all offer lovely properties boasting sea views.
Check out these great coastal properties for sale in Edinburgh:
2 bed maindoor flat for sale in Joppa
- 17 Eastfield, Joppa, EH15 2PN
- Offers Over £270,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Annan
2 bed duplex for sale in Newhaven
- 3/9 Western Harbour Breakwater, Edinburgh, EH6 6PA
- Offers Over £425,000
- Energy rating: B
- Selling agent: Neilsons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed end terraced house for sale in South Queensferry
- 7 East Terrace, South Queensferry, EH30 9HS
- Offers Over £365,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Deans (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Coastal houses for sale in Dumfries and Galloway
If you are looking for a home beside a more rural and rugged stretch of Scottish shoreline, look no further than coastal properties in Dumfries and Galloway. With views of the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth, the towns and villages of this lovely region are ideal for a tranquil lifestyle by the big briny.
View some of our latest coastal properties for sale in Dumfries & Galloway:
3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Kirkbean
- Two Hoots, Carsethorn, Dumfries, DG2 8DS
- Offers Over £310,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Cavers & Co. (ESPC Chartered Firm)
3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Criffel
- Criffel Riggs, Drumburn, Kirkbean, Dumfries, DG2 8DL
- Offers Over £380,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Gillespie Gifford & Brown
2 bed detached house for sale in Gatehouse of Fleet
- Bardristane Forge, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas, DG7 2HA
- Offers Over £265,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Williamson & Henry
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