6 bedroom semi detached house for sale

Description

St Helens is a superb semi-detached double fronted stone built property which may appeal to an extended family or offer a business opportunity (subject to any necessary consents), views over the Lammermuirs to the front and a large walled garden, additional side and front gardens and off street parking. Located in a popular residential area of Dunbar, the property is within easy walking distance of the beach, golf course, town centre, schools and train station. Set over three floors, the property retains many original period features including ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, shutters, a magnificent staircase and arched window with stained glass insets and original fireplaces. The flexible and spacious accommodation, which has the ability to use the ground floor accommodation as a separate self-contained flat, comprises on the ground floor - entrance vestibule with a tiled floor, hallway, cloakroom, living room with large bay window and fireplace, two double bedrooms, bathroom accessed from both the hallway and bedroom, rear hall with walk-in storage cupboard, utility room with access to garden, kitchen/breakfast room with white gloss base and wall units and family room/dining room; first floor - large landing with cupboard, double aspect drawing room with partial sea views and marble fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room with light wood base and wall units, dining room, double bedroom with bay window and en-suite bathroom and separate shower room; and on the second floor - landing with glazed cupola and cupboard, two bedrooms to the front with dormer bay windows, further bedroom to the rear with a velux window, large laundry room and bathroom with separate shower cubicle.

Location

Dunbar is a popular East Lothian town which has a bustling high street with a wide selection of shops and an Asda Superstore on the outskirts of the town. There are two private nurseries, a Primary School and Grammar school all within easy access and there is also Belhaven Hill School in the private sector. There is a leisure centre with a swimming pool, two golf courses and excellent sandy beaches and a most attractive harbour which is now famous for outdoor sports including diving. There is easy access to Edinburgh City Centre by train (25 minutes) with the station being five minutes walk from the house. There is a regular bus service and access to the A1 and City Bypass is straightforward, Edinburgh being some 45 minutes by car.

Garden

The property benefits from gardens to the front which are mainly laid to lawn with hedging, mature shrubs and plants. A path leads to the front door and provides access to the side garden which again is laid to lawn with a drying area and shed. The large rear garden is enclosed by a stone wall and is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and plants, various fruit trees, a summerhouse, shed, outside toilet and sink.

Parking

There is a gravel driveway to the rear of the property with parking for several cars and ample on street parking either on Queen's Road or Roxburghe Park.

Fixtures and Fittings

All fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds and light fittings throughout the property are included in the sale price together with the electric hob, double oven, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine, cooker and integrated dishwasher.

Services

The property benefits from gas central heating from two boilers, there is partial double/secondary glazing.