THE first apartments at the former Brunton Wireworks site in the centre of Musselburgh will go on the market this weekend.
This Sunday, Dundas Estates will launch the first phase of one, two and three-bedroom apartments at its 140-home Wireworks development on Mall Avenue.
With reservations being taken by property specialists Rettie & Co., prices range from £184,995 to £339,995.
Dundas Estates, through a partnership with Tesco, East Lothian Council and NHS Lothian, acquired the former Brunton Wireworks site after receiving planning permission to regenerate it and neighbouring land in 2008.
The Livingston-based firm is also committing up to £400,000 in section 75 contributions which will be invested into local schooling and infrastructure, and is building 11 affordable homes.
Craig Fairfoull, head of sales and marketing at Dundas Estates, said: "The Wireworks is one of our most exciting projects to date, regenerating a massive area of vacant land that was a real eyesore on the local community into beautiful, high-spec apartments to help quell demand in the area.
"Musselburgh has many positive attributes that have understandably led to it becoming a highly sought-after area to live.
"The development will appeal to a range of buyers from first-timers to retirees and we’ve already seen high levels of interest.
"Given the popularity of the development so far, we would like to urge interested buyers to get in touch as soon as possible so they don’t miss out on securing their dream home."
A recent report by Rettie & Co. showed the EH21 region, where Musselburgh is located, has experienced a "strong recovery" in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions being lifted mid-2020, with sales exceeding £24 million in March 2021 – more than £18m above pre-pandemic levels. Despite increasing popularity, 90 per cent of homes in the area sold for under £400,000, with apartments concentrated at under £160,000 – more than £100,000 less than the average flat in the Capital.
Mr Fairfoull said: “Some of the properties have their own private balconies whilst some have their own private gardens, making them the ideal place to relax and enjoy what Musselburgh has to offer.”
The Wireworks will have a central landscaped area as well as open-plan living. There will be on-site parking, bike storage and EV charging provision.
To learn more about Dundas Estates’ Wireworks development, visit dundas.co.uk/developments/the-wireworks, call 0131 243 3858 or email thewireworks@rettie.co.uk
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