Description
Stepping inside, you’re welcomed by a porch that opens into a warm and inviting hallway, leading to a sitting room, where a large bay window, intricate cornicing, and a wood-burning stove create an inviting and cosy atmosphere. The formal dining room provides the ideal space for entertaining, while the kitchen benefits from a heightened and pitched ceiling, allowing for enhanced natural light and an airy, open feel, with beautiful views into the rear garden. Completing the ground floor is a versatile family room which could also be used as a further bedroom, and a well-equipped shower room.
Upstairs, the home’s period charm continues, with a beautiful stained-glass rooflight illuminating the staircase. The principal bedroom enjoys ornate cornicing, generous proportions, and views towards the racecourse, while three additional bedrooms provide flexible living space, with one currently used as a hobby room. The family bathroom is a true highlight, featuring a stunning stained-glass window positioned above the bath, creating an atmospheric and tranquil retreat. Throughout the home, unique feature windows add to its undeniable character.
Externally, the property is equally impressive. A well-manicured front garden enhances the home’s curb appeal, while the sunny rear garden is a private oasis, boasting a lush lawn, mature plants, shrubs, fruit trees, a large sandstone patio, an arbour housing electrics for the pond and garden shed—perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
With its period charm, stunning architectural details, and well-proportioned living spaces, 8 Craighall offers a rare opportunity to own a truly special home in one of Musselburgh’s most desirable locations. Situated close to local amenities, transport links, the racecourse, the harbour, the old golf course, Levenhall Links with it's bird reserve, boating pond, lagoons and only a pebble stones throw from numerous beautiful beaches this property is ideal for dog walking as well as those looking for a characterful yet practical home in a fantastic setting.
Location
Musselburgh is a thriving town steeped in history. The High Street has a mix of local shops, restaurants and banks. There is a variety of sporting and leisure amenities including the Musselburgh Golf and Race Courses. Although located approximately 6 miles to the east of Edinburgh city centre, there are regular train services from Musselburgh which takes approximately 8 minutes to Waverley Station. Musselburgh Station and Queen Margaret's new campus is within walking distance and the shopping complex at Fort Kinnaird provides an extensive range of High Street retail shops including a Marks & Spencer store. The proximity of the City bypass and the A1 provides fast and easy access to Edinburgh Airport, the wonderful coastal and leisure facilities along the east coast and motorway links to the rest of the country. Musselburgh provides schools in both the state and private sector.
Fixtures and Fittings
The fitted wool carpets, selected light fittings, blinds, stained glass secondary panels, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, hob, oven, extractor hood and the sound system speakers in the lounge and dining room are included in the sale.
Viewing Details
By appointment contact Simpson & Marwick
