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IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

family life Morningside
The best areas for

If you plan to raise your family within the
city centre, Morningside is a stellar choice.
Offering a village-like feel, whilst being within
walking distance of the Old Town (with plenty
of bus services too), Morningside has much
to shout about. There’s access to excellent
Searching for the best spot to settle down? We share some schooling, a great community feel with a
of the most popular with ESPC househunters. vibrant local high street, and lovely green
spaces close by including The Meadows and
Blackford Hill.

The average price for a three-bed family
Corstorphine house in Morningside is £750,427. Dalkeith
Ideally located for the city centre, Perhaps Midlothian’s most popular town,
inding the right place where Dalkeith provides families with lots to do and
your family can flourish can be a Corstorphine is a popular choice with family Peebles
Ftricky task, with so many factors buyers as it’s perfect for commuting into enjoy, Dalkeith Country Park and the Fort
to consider, from school catchments town, as well as offering plenty of its own For a quieter pace of life but still with plenty Douglas Adventure Playground offering much
to green spaces and commute times. excellent amenities. Corstorphine has its going on, Peebles is a great place to base to keep little ones entertained. There’s great
Here are a handful of the most popular own thriving local high street and is in the your family. Less than 25 miles outside of shopping locally, and if you’re commuting into
Edinburgh, you’ll find it smooth and simple to
family-friendly areas across Edinburgh, catchment area for two popular secondary Edinburgh, Peebles is ideal for commuters
the Lothians, Fife and the Borders schools, as well as offering plenty of green but also offers much to enjoy on your do from Dalkeith.
where you might find the perfect place spaces for family walks and letting off steam. doorstep, including good schools, award-
to put down roots. winning restaurants and a distinctive high The average cost of a three-bed family house
The average price of a three-bed family street packed with personality – and that’s in Dalkeith is £218,364.
home in Corstorphine is £392,643. before we get started on all the outdoor
activities available nearby too.
Dalgety Bay
North Berwick The average cost of a three-bed family home Dreaming of a coastal lifestyle? Dalgety Bay is
Currently reigning as ‘the best place to live in in Peebles is £286,857. a lovely choice – there’s a picturesque beach,
the UK’, North Berwick is an obvious choice plenty of family-friendly shops and restaurants,
for family life. Offering a beautiful beach, Balerno good schooling and a regular train service into
an abundance of green spaces, plenty of Edinburgh to make commuting and day trips
independent shops, restaurants and cafes Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, quick and easy, while Dunfermline is also just a
lining the local high street and highly Balerno is a great place for outdoorsy short distance away.
regarded schooling, as well as direct trains families. It offers easy access to the Pentland
into Edinburgh for an easy commute, North Hills Regional Park, alongside straightforward The average cost of a three-bed family home
Berwick is undoubtedly a popular place for commuter routes, and excellent schooling at in Dalgety Bay is £188,400.
families to settle down. primary and secondary level.

The average selling price of a three-bed The average selling price of a three-bed Ready to start your search for a family home? Head
family home in North Berwick is £404,382. family home in Balerno is £446,667. to espc.com today to get started!

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