Three places in West Fife have been named in the top 10 Scottish coastal towns based on average house prices.
Research by property firm Rettie has revealed the house price dominance of Scotland’s coastal towns, with 13 of Scotland’s top 20 residential areas by average house price located on the nation’s coastline.
Aberdour comes in sixth with the average price property price of £351,266 in the last year and the number of transactions weighing in at 32.
In eighth place was Limekilns and Charlestown where there were 23 properties sold over the last 12 months at an average price of £326,033.
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Rettie say that growth in house prices in four out of the top five of Scotland’s coastal settlements has significantly outpaced Scotland’s national average of around 20 per cent over the last five years.
Dr John Boyle, Director of Strategy and Research at Rettie, said: “Most of the higher priced coastal settlements have had an average house price rise in recent years, well above the national average, and each shares characteristics including beautiful beaches, rich histories, and vibrant communities.
"The towns and villages on the list offer a blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and coastal walks. They are also within relatively easy access of Scotland’s main cities, and offer an attractive lifestyle that is reflected in their premium prices.”
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