44 Forth Street, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4JQ

The property

44 Forth Street or Balderstone House as it is also known, is a charming period home set in the heart of North Berwick. It has uninterrupted views of the water and direct beach access from the rear courtyard garden. This delightful home offers scope for renovation and the chance for its new owners to put their stamp on a piece of North Berwick History. The accommodation on offer is flexible and could be arranged or reconfigured for several purposes. Entry is by a vestibule leading to a bright hallway. Upon walking through the door your eyes are drawn to the ground floor family room with its large bay window offering stunning views over the Firth of Forth and across to Fife. Not only has this room got a breathtaking outlook, but period features such as a fireplace and ornate cornicing and it could easily be utilised as a third bedroom if desired. Also on the ground floor is a generously sized utility room with an adjoining shower room. On the first floor, there is another impressive sitting room. This has the same outlook as the family room below it and has the added advantage of being one storey higher. The large bay window and fireplace make this the perfect space for relaxing and soaking up the afternoon sun, and this room has been used as the main sitting room for at least seventy years. Incidentally, the house was last sold seventy years ago for two thousand five hundred pounds. The sunny, kitchen diner is on the same first floor level and overlooks Forth Street. So, like all three rooms on the south of the building, the kitchen diner has a view of St Andrew's Church tower complete with its landmark clock. The room is spacious and bright, with plenty of space for entertaining guests and busy family life. The second-floor houses two bedrooms and a bathroom. The larger of the bedrooms has stunning coastal views and still has its old wooden shutters. The property has an abundance of storage throughout with large cupboards on both landings and within the utility room. There is also a versatile room on the lower ground floor currently utilised as a study with built-in storage, this room has direct access to the courtyard garden. The courtyard itself has a gate in the rear wall affording direct access to the ever-popular West Bay Beach. The property is only a short stroll from the high street of North Berwick with its many amenities and would make the perfect family home.' North Berwick is a peaceful coastal town lying in the heart of the East Lothian countryside amidst a backdrop of sweeping beaches and rolling farmland. A haven for holidaymakers, North Berwick rail station also makes the town well-placed for commuting to Edinburgh, which can be reached in around 30 minutes by train or approximately 45 minutes by car via the A1. There is a picturesque harbour with frequent boat trips, a sailing club, tennis club, rugby and football pitches and a museum/library. The Scottish Seabird Centre is also on your doorstep. The bustling High Street boasts many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. There is a sports centre with a swimming pool nearby and two large supermarkets on the Southeastern edge of town. Fringe By The Sea takes place every August and brings an excellent selection of entertainment to the town. For the golf enthusiast, The West Links and The Glen offer stunning links courses, with further well-known choices in Gullane and throughout the county. There is excellent local primary schooling and a highly regarded High School, which consistently scores well in national league tables. Private schooling is provided via Compass School in Haddington, Belhaven Hill in Dunbar and Loretto in Musselburgh, with further private schooling choices in Edinburgh.