5 bed detached house for sale in Musselburgh

24 Hercus Loan is a wonderful traditional two-storey extended detached home offering generous and highly flexible family accommodation, complemented by a private enclosed garden and generous mono-blocked 2 car driveway. Having been extensively upgraded by the current owner throughout, the property successfully combines period character with modern family living. The standout feature is the impressive rear extension, creating a bright and spacious kitchen, dining and living area enhanced by a striking glass cupola that floods the space with natural light with patio door offering direct access to the enclosed rear garden. The accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule with storm door leading to a welcoming reception hallway featuring the original flagstone floor; front-facing living room with log burning stove; stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/living room fitted with bespoke solid wood cabinetry, oak drawers and a walk-in pantry, complemented by two large fridge-freezers, integrated dishwasher, electric oven and induction hob; bedroom 5, currently operated as a successful Airbnb guest suite, benefiting from a private external entrance and fully tiled en-suite shower room, offering excellent potential for continued holiday letting, guest accommodation or multi-generational living, with income and occupancy details available upon request; versatile bedroom 4/study and a luxury family bathroom completing the ground floor accommodation. A characterful twist-and-turn stone staircase leads to the upper level comprising generous bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room; double bedroom 2; double bedroom 3 and a modern shower room, completing the accommodation on offer. Externally, the property enjoys a delightful fully south-west facing enclosed walled rear garden, featuring a patio seating area ideal for entertaining friends and family during the summer months, along with a pergola, outside tap and a paved base for a garden shed. Further benefits include gas central heating and sash and case windows with working shutters. Additional unrestricted on-street parking is available nearby.