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26 Hercus Loan, Musselburgh, EH21 6AY

Scotland

£375,000

Listed on 04/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow in central Musselburgh has two public rooms, a separate utility room and a large attic space. The accommodation includes an entrance vestibule with stained glass and original woodwork, a hallway, a bay-windowed living room, a sitting/dining room with deep storage cupboards, and three bedrooms. Bedroom one has a feature fireplace and an adjoining WC. The property also has a family bathroom and a kitchen with integrated appliances and access to the rear garden. The house is described as requiring full modernisation, while the attic offers scope for possible expansion subject to the necessary building consent. Outside, the property has a walled front garden, gated side access, a spacious southwest-facing rear garden, a single driveway and a separate garage. Gas central heating and double glazing are also noted. The River Esk and Musselburgh High Street are within walking distance.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This detached bungalow has a useful base for a light refresh: the living areas and bedrooms appear intact, while the fitted kitchen is already a strong feature. Older finishes and floor coverings across several areas, a dated bathroom and an overgrown rear garden offer clear scope to improve the presentation, with original timber detailing and stained glass adding character. The spacious garden and central Musselburgh setting near the River Esk and High Street are further attractions.

At £375,000, value against local £/sqf cannot be judged yet because the floor area is missing. The listing also mentions a large attic with possible expansion potential, but feasibility and any required consent are not established. The overall WHOTS score is 52/100 (D), with fundamentals and location stronger than the currently unassessable price and residual value picture.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated décor and floor coverings across several interior areas while retaining the original timber and stained-glass details.
  • Clear and maintain the spacious, southwest-facing rear garden to make better use of its outdoor space.
  • Explore the large attic’s potential, subject to establishing feasibility and obtaining any required building consent.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

26 Hercus Loan, Musselburgh, EH21 6AY
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Musselburgh Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Musselburgh

  • Newcraighall Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Newcraighall

  • Brunstane Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Brunstane

  • Wallyford Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Wallyford

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,532
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

+1.4% since listed
£375,000£10,000(-2.6%)
03/11/2026
Current price
£385,000+£15,000(+4.1%)
20/11/2024
£370,000Initial listing
31/10/2024

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