Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Eyemouth, Berwickshire

Property for sale in Eyemouth

The historic town of Eyemouth is just five miles from the Scotland/England border and is situated at the mouth of the River Eye, which provides a natural harbour and beautiful sandy beaches. Fishing at Eyemouth dates back to the 13th century and today the harbour is still active with its colourful fleet; across the harbour is the new fish market, where fish is traded early each morning. The busy town has charming cobbled streets, narrow "pends" or archways leading to small courtyards, and "wynds", narrow passageways between the buildings. Local estate agents in Eyemouth say that over the past three years, Eyemouth has been the seaside town with the biggest house price increase in Scotland and across Britain. The selection of property for sale in Eyemouth includes Victorian houses, working farms, Georgian coach houses, detached family homes, terraced town houses, cottages and bungalows.

Amenities for properties in Eyemouth

Eyemouth high street has a wide range of shops and amenities, including a delicatessen, several fishmongers, an art gallery and a public swimming pool. The historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is just eight miles from Eyemouth, with a further selection of shops and retail outlets, two golf courses and a sports centre. Families considering Eyemouth property will discover the town has a secondary school, with primary schooling available in Coldingham. The private Longridge Towers School is located just west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, and there are many private schools in and around Edinburgh. For those who enjoy diving, Scoutscroft Dive Centre is close-by in Coldingham. Keen golfers should make their way to the golf club and try out their skills on the famous 6th hole, a par 3 recently voted Britain's most extraordinary golf hole.

Transport for Eyemouth

If you are travelling by car and searching for houses for sale in Eyemouth, the town is accessible via the A1 and the A68. The A697 linking Newcastle-upon-Tyne with Edinburgh runs through the centre of town. Berwick-upon-Tweed has a mainline railway station with fast services to London and Edinburgh (Waverley Station).

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Eyemouth, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Duns, Coldstream, and Berwick-upon-Tweed.