New Homes in Prestonpans, East Lothian
Prestonpans is a charming coastal town in East Lothian, just a short distance east of Edinburgh. Known for its strong community spirit and seaside setting, it offers a relaxed pace of life while remaining well connected to the capital and the wider region.
Regular train services from Prestonpans station reach Edinburgh Waverley in around 15 minutes, making it ideal for commuters, while the nearby A1 provides easy road access to Musselburgh, Tranent and beyond. Families are attracted by good local schools, green spaces and a safe, welcoming environment.
With scenic coastal walks along the John Muir Way, a historic harbour and a rich heritage linked to the Battle of Prestonpans, there is plenty to enjoy close to home. Discover our selection of new homes in Prestonpans and find your next move in East Lothian.
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- £339,995 to £348,995
- 3 bedroom
- £363,995 to £449,995
- 4 bedroom
- £365,995 to £485,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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- £373,995 to £601,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £223,995 to £318,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £271,995 to £451,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £307,995 to £447,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- £269,995 to £436,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £279,995 to £428,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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New Homes in Prestonpans FAQs
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Prestonpans train station is on the town’s southern edge, just off Gardiner Terrace. You can catch trains into Edinburgh from here which take little more than 10 minutes, making the town perfect for commuting to the Scottish capital. The A1 road also passes close to town, which you can use to drive to Edinburgh in around 20 minutes. It’s another 10 minutes on to the airport, while Glasgow is an hour’s drive away along the M8.
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The choice of schools in town for younger kids includes Prestonpans Infant and Nursery School and Prestonpans Primary. There’s also St Gabriel’s if you’re looking for a Roman Catholic primary school. The local secondary is Preston Lodge High School which is along Park View in the east of town.
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Life really is a beach in Prestonpans, thanks to the town’s pretty stretch of Scottish shoreline along the Firth of Forth. There’s lots of history to uncover in the local area too, with Prestonpans the site of a famous battle back in 1745. You can learn more about this at one of the local museums, as well as the area’s mining heritage.
Whether you’re visiting one of the local castles, both along the coast and inland, or exploring Gosford Sands and Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve, there’s also a great selection of golf courses set into the beautiful scenery. From Aberlady Bay and Vogrie Country Park to Scotch distilleries, lots of neighbouring beaches in places like Portobello and spectacular Lowlands landscapes to the south, Prestonpans also has all of Edinburgh’s cultural offerings right on its doorstep.
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If you want to buy a new home close to Edinburgh but still enjoy a life on the seaside, Prestonpans is tough to beat. We’re here to help you realise your dream of living in this charming little fishing town, thanks to offers such as our Part Exchange scheme. With this, you can enjoy a chain-free move with reduced stress and costs if you have a home to sell as part of your purchase.