

Musselburgh · EH21
7 Eskside West, EH21 6HZ
Property DescriptionNestled on the banks of the picturesque River Esk, 7 Eskside West presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a traditional detached cottage occupying an expansive plot. Upon entering, you are greeted by a formal sitting room that exudes traditional elegance.
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Property DescriptionNestled on the banks of the picturesque River Esk, 7 Eskside West presents a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a traditional detached cottage occupying an expansive plot. This charming three-bedroom property combines classic character with incredible potential, offering the perfect canvas for those looking to create their dream bespoke home in a highly sought-after riverside location.Upon entering, you are greeted by a formal sitting room that exudes traditional elegance. This beautiful space is flooded with natural light courtesy of a large bay window. The room is rich in period character, boasting original cornicing, a feature fireplace, and two classic Edinburgh presses. In addition to the formal sitting room, the ground floor features a generous family room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen. The kitchen provides direct access to the garden and leads through to a bright sunroom, which in turn opens into a dedicated dining room, creating a wonderful flow for both everyday family living and entertaining.The property offers three exceptionally generous bedrooms, each providing a comfortable and restful retreat, alongside a well-appointed family bathroom. Adding further versatility to the home is a large attic room, which holds immense potential to be converted into an additional bedroom, a home office, or a flexible living space depending on your needs.Externally, the magnificent wrap-around garden is a standout feature of the property. Beautifully presented and meticulously maintained, the outdoor space boasts lawn areas complemented by an array of mature shrubs and trees, offering a private and tranquil sanctuary. The grounds also include a large double garage and a spacious driveway providing ample off-street parking, all securely accessed via a private gated entrance.The Local AreaSituated on the southern shore of The Firth of Forth, on the banks of The River Esk, Musselburgh is a popular and historic East Lothian coastal town, lying six miles from Edinburgh. Famous for its world renowned racecourse, as well as the Musselburgh Links golf course, it enjoys an enviable location which is close to Edinburgh but also provides quick access to the beaches of East Lothian.Along with golf and horseracing, the town has a sports centre with many facilities. The largest town in East Lothian it enjoys an array of local and well-known high street shops, cafés, and restaurants including Luca’s famous ice-cream parlour and East Coast, an award winning Fish & Chip shop/restaurant. There is a large Tesco and a Lidl within the town, and it is within easy reach of Fort Kinnaird Retail Park. Queen Margaret University is a ten minute drive. Edinburgh is a twenty minute car journey away whilst excellent public transport links include a train station providing an 11 minute service to the City Centre and also North Berwick in addition to an efficient bus network which offers regular day and evening services.ExtrasAll fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds, light fittings and all kitchen appliances are included within the sale. Please note the dog grate in the fire place in the sitting room is not included in the sale.
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1.1 milesto Musselburgh Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.7 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 7.1 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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