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£165,000

(£289/sq. ft)

2 bed cottage for sale
5 Skateraw Cottages, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 570 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: G

Freehold
Added on 25/07/2026

About this property

  • Charming semi-detached cottage

  • Two double bedrooms

  • Delightful, well established private garden

  • On-street parking

  • Peacefully located in a rural setting close to the beach

  • Well proportioned accommodation, now in need of some modernisation

Enjoying a peaceful rural setting just moments from the beach, 5 Skateraw Cottage is a charming two-bedroom semi-detached home nestled within the picturesque hamlet of Skateraw. Offering an idyllic coastal lifestyle, the property is within easy reach of the village of Innerwick, while the thriving town of Dunbar provides a wider range of amenities, excellent rail links and convenient access to Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed and the beautiful East Lothian coastline.

Arranged over one level, the bright and well proportioned accommodation, now in need of some modernisation, comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a spacious dual-aspect sitting/dining room centred around an attractive open fireplace, a fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units and direct access to the side of the property, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, the property enjoys a delightful private rear garden, providing a peaceful space to relax and entertain, together with off-street parking to the front and a useful garden shed.

The Local Area

The coastal hamlet of Skateraw enjoys a peaceful setting between Dunbar and Torness, close to the eastern boundary of East Lothian, approximately 32 miles from Edinburgh. Renowned for its unspoilt coastline, the area is home to Skateraw Harbour and beach, while the nearby John Muir Coastal Trail links the hamlet to the beautiful Whitesands Beach, Dunbar and the mile-long sandy shores of Thorntonloch.

Skateraw falls within the parish of Innerwick, a charming village with a well-used community hall, historic church and primary school, while Dunbar Grammar School is just a 10-minute drive away. The thriving town of Dunbar offers an excellent range of independent shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links include easy access to the A1 for commuting to Edinburgh and beyond, while Dunbar railway station provides regular services to Edinburgh and London.

Extras

All fitted carpets, floor coverings, curtains, blinds and light fittings throughout the property are included in the sale price together with the garden shed.

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EPC Rating

EPC rating: G

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    B

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