123 High Street, Musselburgh, 2 Shorthope Street, Musselburgh

The total internal floor area is approximately 3,291 sq ft. 123 High Street includes a ground floor commercial unit and a residential flat on the two upper floors of the property. The commercial unit currently extends into the ground floor of 2 Shorthope Street with ancillary attic space above. The properties date back to the 1800s.

The commercial unit benefits from direct frontage onto the High Street. Shorthope street is a one-way street immediately off the High Street leading to the River Esk. To the east of the property lies townhouse residential accommodation on Shorthope Street, east along the High Street are three-storey commercial units. The south of the site is bounded by the funeral home driveway and a commercial unit. The west boundary of the property is a ground floor commercial unit and residential accommodation on the upper floors.

123 High Street occupies a prime retail position on the main thoroughfare, with nearby occupiers including Boots, Bank of Scotland, Costa Coffee and Holland & Barrett. The High Street has very few vacant units and offers a variety of local cafes, bakeries, hair and nail salons and boutiques. Located to the east of the property is the famous original Luca’s Cafe, which originated in 1908.

Although located in East Lothian, Musselburgh is effectively a suburb of Edinburgh. The close proximity to Edinburgh attracts commuters to the town, the population has grown significantly as a result of numerous new housing developments.

Musselburgh has transport links to Edinburgh and wider Scotland. Bus routes to Edinburgh include the X26, 124, 113, 44 and 26 services, all of which pass the property. Musselburgh train station is located c. 1.1 miles from the property. Musselburgh train station offers connections to Edinburgh with a journey time of 7 minutes, connecting to wider Scotland.