4 bed detached bungalow for sale

Lucerne Cottage, Carberry, Musselburgh EH21

The Property

Welcome to ''Lucerne Cottage '' a rarely available Detached Bungalow offering a unique opportunity, with Three Double Bedrooms, a Home Office, a Conservatory, extensive garden grounds, a large private driveway and a Detached Single Garage. This charming cottage enjoys a beautiful semi-rural location in the village of Carberry, just three miles from the popular East Lothian town of Musselburgh and ideally placed for commuters with a link to the A1 Edinburgh City bypass, just two miles away and a nearby railway station. This stunning and unique location offers Residents easy access to excellent local amenities in a secluded, quiet setting with an outstanding opportunity to extend and develop the existing accommodation within a quarter of an acre of garden grounds. The generously proportioned accommodation boasts an extension to the rear and comprises an Entrance Hallway, a Lounge set to the front with access to a modern Kitchen with the living space flowing to a spacious Dining/Family Room set to the rear overlooking the garden grounds, a generously sized Conservatory, Three Double Bedrooms, a Box Bedroom/Home Office, a three-piece Family Bathroom and the Shower-Room completes the accommodation. Externally there is a large, gated and crescent shaped driveway to the front of the property with a private front garden and large garden area to the side, with access to the Detached Single Garage. The extensive rear garden is secluded with a large area laid to lawn, boasting mature trees and shrubs, creating a wonderful opportunity to extend and develop subject to any required planning consents. Internally the accommodation would benefit from modernisation and upgrading whilst offering fantastic development potential. Further benefits include an oil fired central heating system with a mixture of double glazing and sash and case window units. Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this stunning location and rarely available opportunity to enjoy country life with excellent transport and local amenities close by.

Location

The village of Carberry lies on the edge of the charming country estate of Carberry Tower, a historic house and country estate packed with delightful woodland walks offering stunning views towards Edinburgh, the East Lothian coast and the Pentland Hills from high vantage points you can find whilst walking within the estate. Lying very close to the charming conservation village of Inveresk, positioned only three miles south-east of the historic Royal Burgh of Musselburgh, and just over ten miles east of Edinburgh City Centre. A lovely semi-rural location enjoying a magnificent countryside setting yet conveniently located for commuters to Edinburgh with the city by-pass and A1 within a 5 minute drive and regular train services from Musselburgh taking approximately 8 minutes to Edinburgh Waverley Station. The property is well situated for access to a range of services with local amenities in easy reach. The nearby towns of Musselburgh and Dalkeith offer a range of services including medical practices, supermarkets, restaurants and bars, primary and secondary schooling. Local independent schooling includes Loretto School (Age 8-18) in Musselburgh and The Compass Primary School in Haddington. The River Esk runs to the west of the property and provides scenic walks and bike trails. Musselburgh is a vibrant town offering major supermarkets including a 24hr Tesco, Aldi and Lidle with a wide range of local shops including the famous Luca Ice Cream Cafe and Clark's Fishmongers located at ''The Hut'' next to the pretty picturesque harbour and beach. Fort Kinnaird shopping complex boasts a comprehensive range of national chain outlets including a large Marks & Spencer, with Next, Waterstones, Boots, Costa Coffee, Five Guys and many other popular high street names. Musselburgh also boasts a Racecourse, with golfers enjoying access the Musselburgh Old Course with renowned world-famous golf courses easily accessible along the sandy East Lothian coastline. The close proximity of the City Bypass and A1 provides fast and easy access to the motorway network and Edinburgh International Airport is just 16 miles away. A fantastic location to enjoy country life with local amenities and transport links close by.