Land for sale in Dunbar EH42, 0 Bedroom

Dunbar, a popular East Lothian coastal commuter town lying approximately 30 miles from Edinburgh which gets favourable weather, often referred to as sunny Dunny, as it reportedly enjoys more sunshine per year than Edinburgh. A busy town served by a direct train to Edinburgh (approximately 25 minutes) it enjoys a good range for amenities with a broad range of shops within its High Street together with larger chain supermarkets on its outskirts. Excellent recreational facilities are found in Dunbar, they include the beach for those who enjoy swimming and water sports, the harbour for fishing, a local swimming pool and leisure centre, golf course, football, rugby and cricket clubs, horse riding, coastal walks and easy access to some of the best golf courses in Scotland further afield in East Lothian.

The former Dolphin Hotel represents a well-known and appealing building (historical in appearance but without any listing) within the town which now has full planning permission to develop four residential apartments and two commercial units on the ground floor. Of the four apartments, which will be arranged over the two upper floors of the building, some will have sea views. The two bedroom apartments will include a living/dining room, separate kitchen and bathroom. In addition, there will be two one bed apartments and all four will enjoy the benefit of a lift. Currently the property retains some attractive period features so there is scope for the experienced builder to develop stylish apartments which offer modern accommodation with traditional features. A rare opportunity in these parts and certainly not something that is being offered on the open market presently.

A wide market awaits these apartments as they will no doubt appeal to commuters and first and second time buyers who can cross the road to the train station and comfortably access Edinburgh. Equally so local downsizers who perhaps no longer need a large house but who would find comfort from a location that offers them all the amenities they know right on their doorstep with the bonus of a lift and sea views. Ex pats seeking a base in Scotland by the sea and near all the golf courses that East Lothian will find Dunbar ideal and more affordable than North Berwick. Dunbar enjoys a good tourist trade in Spring and Summer so holiday lets is an option for additional income as is a long term letting investment as there are several local employers who employ on a short term contract basis.

Desktop valuations have been completed by John Dixon of Dixon Heaney Keen Kennedy and are available on request as is a damp report.

Planning reference no. - East Lothian Planning Department: 17/00106/P