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AREA SPOTLIGHT
Commuting

he increase in people working from home reducing the need for a daily commute,
rising property prices in Edinburgh and a desire to escape busy city life are all
Treasons why you may be looking to buy a home on the commuter belt.
to the capital But what factors should you consider when looking for a property outside the Capital?

Here are our favourite locations near Edinburgh where you might find your dream home.

Looking to live outside Edinburgh? Check out our guide
to the best areas for commuters to live!
Inveresk North Berwick
Distance to Edinburgh: 12 minutes Distance to Edinburgh: 30 minutes by
by train public transport, 45 minutes by car
Cost to commute: £3.60 return from Cost to commute: Anytime day return on
Musselburgh Station train for £7.70
Average house price: £685,451 Average house price: £493,298

A conservation village in East Lothian, If you are commuting to Edinburgh, North
Inveresk is ideal for those who want a Berwick is one of the more expensive
piece of history as it consists of a main places to live but it is a popular choice
street of 17th and 18th century houses. for prospective house buyers. With a
Notable Inveresk buildings include the population of less than 7000, the town
A-listed St Michael’s Church that stands boasts a close community while being
at its west end on the summit of a hill just a short commute to Edinburgh.
overlooking Musselburgh. Visitors can
also go to the 18th century Inveresk House Recent developments include Miller
which was used by Oliver Cromwell as his Homes’ Ferrygate Meadow, comprising
headquarters in 1650. three, four and five-bedroom houses,
to the east of the town. Commuters
Also nearby is the Inveresk Lodge Garden have been attracted to the area due
which belongs to the National Trust to its location just off the A198, which
for Scotland. Its gardens overlooking follows the coastline to Musselburgh and
the River Esk are open to the public Edinburgh and is just a 20-minute walk
and it makes for a beautiful walk with from North Berwick train station.
ornamental topiary, woodland walks and
ponds. The village is situated just six miles Schools in the area are highly rated
away from Edinburgh city centre and the with North Berwick High School being
nearest school is Musselburgh Grammar particularly popular. Younger pupils are
School. catered for by Law Primary School.

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