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Prince's Gate is located just a few minutes drive from the A1, less than two miles South East of the popular fishing town of Prestonpans, and around 25 minutes from the world-class attractions of Edinburgh city centre.
The development is situated in the vibrant new town of Blindwells, which falls within the boundaries of East Lothian Council.Leisure
Blindwells is an innovative new residential community which boasts a sought-after rural setting, just a short drive from the attractions of Edinburgh city centre.
Carefully-designed to support a contemporary, recreational lifestyle, the new town of Blindwells offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, with walking routes and jogging paths leading to the shore and the hills, as well as easy access to numerous public parks and green spaces in the area.
Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a visit to the historic Musselburgh Old Links Golf Course - just over a 5-minute drive from home - which is famously known as the oldest golf course in the world.
Everyday fitness is covered by Meadowmill Sports Centre, home to the state of the art Bodyworks Gym and the purpose-built East Lothian Athletics Arena, as well as the largest number of outdoor football, rugby and hockey pitches in East Lothian - all within walking distance of Prince's Gate.
These new homes in Blindwells enjoy a covetable location just a 25-minute drive from Scotland's vibrant and culturally-diverse capital city. Edinburgh is well-known for its impressive collection of award-winning leisure opportunities, enlightening historical sites and notable dining venues.
A leisurely stroll around this beautiful city will reveal breath-taking architecture, including grand castles and ancient buildings, alongside countless museums, art galleries, theatre houses and even idyllic nature reserves.Transport
Prince's Gate is located just a few minutes' drive from the A1, less than two miles South East of the popular fishing town of Prestonpans. At just 25 minutes from the world-class attractions of Edinburgh city centre, these new homes in Blindwells are ideally located for easy acess to Scotland's capital city.
Commuter towns and local villages can be easily reached via the area's excellent local road network, with Prestonpans, Wallyford and Musselburgh all accessible via the B1361 in 5, 8 and 13-minutes respectively.
For travel by train, Prestonpans Station is just a 3-minute drive from Prince's Gate, and offers services to Edinburgh in as little as 15 minutes, among other destinations. Edinburgh Waverly Station provides regular services to major commuter destinations such as Dundee, Glasgow, London Kings Cross, Milngavie and North Berwick.
International travel is provided by Edinburgh Airport which is located 25-minutes away by car.Education
Ideally-located for growing and mature families, these new homes in Blindwells benefit from several highly-regarded schools nearby, covering infant through to higher education. Additionally, there are plans for primary and secondary schools on site, as well as a purpose-built pre-school facility.
For children of primary school age, there are a number of popular schools within a 5-minute drive, such as Preston Tower Primary School, St Gabriel's R C Primary School and Sandersons Wynd Primary School. Prestonpans is also home to an infant and nursery school, which is just a short 5-minute drive from Prince's Gate.
Older children are served by a range of notable high schools in the area, with the closest being Preston Lodge High School and Ross High School, which are a 4 and 7-minute drive from home respectively.
Those pursuing further education will benefit from close proximity to the esteemed University of Edinburgh which holds an international reputation for excellence and can be reached in just over 25 minutes by car.Shopping
With plans to include a purpose-built high street within the new town of Blindwells, residents of Prince's Gate will have an excellent selection of amenities right on their doorstep. A good collection of brand name stores, independent retailers and supermarkets can also be found in the neighbouring towns of Prestonpans and Wallyford.
A little further afield, at around a 10-minute drive from home, Ford Kinnard is a large outdoor retail park with over 70 top-brand stores, as well as a gym, multiplex cinema and a wide range of casual family restaurants and coffee shops. This impressive outdoor mall is known as one of Edinburgh's premier shopping destinations and even hosts regular community events throughout the year.
Edinburgh hosts a range of shopping facilities worthy of a world-class capital city, with an impressive mix of high-street, designer and independent outlets. For luxury brands and chic designer stores, Multrees Walk is just half an hour from the development and boasts directional fashion brands along with exclusive jewellery stores. This stylish shopping centre is equipped to entertain visitors from morning until evening, complete with a Harvey Nichols fourth floor champagne bar, serving fine wines and cocktails throughout the week.
The famous George Street is paved with esteemed buildings such as The Dome and the Assembly Room, and is known as one of most prestigious streets in Edinburgh. Accompanying the stunning Georgian architecture are an array of aspirational fashion stores from all over the world, resulting in a memorable shopping experience which is complete with a vibrant evening bar scene.
Alternatively, the well-known Princes Street promises affordable high-street fashion in the recently refurbished Princes Street Mall, along with quality seasonal markets which offer local produce including fruits, vegetables, meats and giftwares.
