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4 bed detached bungalow for sale in Dunbar

Bowmont Cottage, East Links Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1LT
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Council Tax Band G
Energy Rating E
Tenure Freehold
Key features
  • Detached four-bedroom all-on-the-level cottage
  • Set on a generous plot with breathtaking sea views
  • Spacious sitting/dining room with doors looking out onto the garden & sea views
  • Kitchen & utility room
  • Four double bedrooms, shower room, WC, & small sunroom
  • Expansive rear garden with mature planting & fruit trees including apple, pear, & plum
  • Large brick-base greenhouse
  • Stone wall with gate providing direct access onto East Beach
  • Substantial detached stone-built stables/garage offering further scope
  • Front garden with large driveway providing ample off-street parking
  • In need of refurbishment, as reflected in the valuation, but offering huge potential

Property highlight: A rare coastal cottage with sea views, beach access, and endless potential.

Set on a generous plot with breathtaking sea views and direct access to Dunbar's East Beach, Bowmont Cottage is a rare and exciting opportunity. This four-bedroom detached, all-on-the-level cottage offers enormous potential to be transformed into a truly special coastal family home. The current accommodation is spacious and well laid out, though the property would now benefit from refurbishment, as reflected in the valuation. A welcoming entrance hallway leads to a large sitting/dining room, where wide glass doors look out onto the garden and frame spectacular sea views. The kitchen and adjoining utility room provide practical space with access to the rear garden. There are four double bedrooms, a shower room, a WC, and a small sunroom. Externally, the property continues to impress with its scale and possibilities. The rear garden is expansive and mainly laid to lawn, complemented by mature shrubs, trees, and fruit trees including apple, pear, and plum. A standout feature is a large brick-base greenhouse, full of charm and character, currently home to a grape vine and peach tree. At the garden's end, a stone wall with a gate provides direct access straight onto East Beach, an unrivalled feature in this location. The front garden is also sizable, with a large driveway providing ample off-street parking. A substantial detached stone-built stables/garage sits to the front and, like the house itself, presents huge scope for imaginative reconfiguration or redevelopment, subject to consents. Bowmont Cottage is a property of rare potential, combining spacious accommodation, large garden grounds, character outbuildings, and direct beach access. Peaceful and secluded, yet just a 10 minute walk from Dunbar's High Street and station, it offers an exciting opportunity to create a remarkable family home in one of East Lothian's most desirable coastal settings. Location Historic Dunbar, which is surrounded by fantastic scenery, is a vibrant thriving town with a real sense of community. There is a bustling high street with an excellent selection of independent and artisan shops, restaurants and galleries with the convenience of a large supermarket on the outskirts and good local Primary and Secondary schooling. The medical centre offers a choice of three G.P practices and there is also easy access to the East Lothian Community Hospital in Haddington and The Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh. The two colourful working harbours beneath the ruined castle are the hub of the town and the Harbour Trust is an active part of local life. The Dunbar Battery has recently been spectacularly restored to create a unique open-air venue with an amphitheatre and a coastal garden. There is also a leisure centre with a swimming pool and a newly opened platinum fitness centre, two golf courses, beautiful sandy beaches, spectacular cliff top walks and the John Muir Country Park. The town is also home to Coast to Coast, Scotland's largest surfing school. The convenience of easy access to Edinburgh City Centre by train (25 minutes) or via a regular bus service and access to the A1 and City Bypass is easy and straightforward, which combined with accessibility to Newcastle and the South by train or car adds to the appeal of this sought-after town. Fixtures and Fittings All light fittings, blinds, curtains, electric fire, freestanding washing machine, gas cooker and fridge freezer are included in the sale. Viewing Details By appointment contact Simpson & Marwick

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School Catchments For Property*

Dunbar, East Lothian at a glance*

  • Average selling price

    £351,272

  • Median time to sell

    41 days

  • Average % of Home Report achieved

    101.7%

  • Most popular property type

    3 bedroom house

To find out more about the local market, contact Simpson & Marwick today.
* Figures are based on properties marketed and sold through ESPC. Home Report valuations relate to properties where the Home Report was available on espc.com. Figures relate to the 3 month period ending on 31/08/2025

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