Flat 7, Hyndford House, 18 Fidra Road, North Berwick EH39 4NG

Flat 7, Hyndford House is an excellent opportunity to purchase a unique, light-filled, top floor apartment forming part of this B-listed, nineteenth-century villa with open views over the North Berwick coastline. The property now requires a level of modernisation but provides the potential to create a beautiful space. Boasting 144 square metres, generous room proportions and sea views to the rear, this could be a truly lovely home.

Accessed via its own private door on the ground floor, the staircase within the turret climbs to the top floor entrance.

On entering the apartment there is a large welcoming hall. The reception rooms are to the west facing side of the property and include a wonderfully bright and spacious dual aspect living/dining room that provides excellent space for both dining and relaxing. The kitchen/breakfast room offers a good range of cream shaker style wall and base units and integrated appliances. There is room for a separate breakfast table affording views over the communal gardens below. A serving hatch connects the kitchen to the living/dining room.

The three bedrooms are located on the opposite wing and bedroom 2 boasts superb coastal views. A shower room and separate WC complete the accommodation.

The property benefits from well-kept, landscaped communal gardens with extensive lawns with mature flower beds and trees. The gardens are a wonderful environment to enjoy the property and its excellent position, and offer easy access to the Marine Hotel, golf course and beach.

North Berwick, recently named the best place to live in the UK, 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 holiday makers, 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 40 minutes by car via the A1.

There is a picturesque harbour with frequent boat trips, sailing club, tennis club, rugby and football pitches, museum/library, The Scottish Seabird Centre and an award-winning gin distillery.  The bustling High Street boasts many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.  There is a sports centre with swimming pool and two large supermarkets on the south eastern edge of town.  Fringe By The Sea takes place every August and brings an eclectic 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.

*There is potential for this property to become a fantastic holiday let or Air BnB subject to the necessary licensing requirements being met. Details on how to apply can be found on the East Lothian council website.