Description
This charming bungalow enjoys an elevated position with views towards Fife to the front and Craiglockhart Hill to the rear. A particular feature are the beautiful gardens which are generous in size and well-tended, the rear being Southeast facing and therefore enjoying the sun throughout the day and with mature shrubs and trees including apple trees. There is a driveway and a garage with a store.
Internally, a blank canvas, the property offers a wonderful opportunity for renovation and extension. There has been some work done internally, but it still needs to be completed, including installing a kitchen. The generous garden grounds and attic space offer scope to build out and up.
The property is situated in a quiet residential street in a sought-after area well served by excellent local amenities and schooling and ideally situated for easy access to both the city centre and the Edinburgh City Bypass.
Summary of Accommodation:
Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Conservatory, Three bedrooms, Bathroom, Attic Storage.
Front Garden, Driveway and Garage with Store, Large Southeast Facing Rear Garden, Garden Shed.
SITUATION:
Situated in the highly desirable residential area of Craiglockhart, approximately three miles southwest of Edinburgh City Centre, Craiglockhart is a quiet, residential haven. Superbly located for the Edinburgh City Bypass and access to the central motorway network, Edinburgh Airport and Forth Road bridges, it also benefits from regular bus services to Edinburgh City Centre and the surrounding area. Nearby Slateford train station provides a direct link to Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Haymarket rail stations.
Excellent amenities are close to hand including a Tesco Superstore at Colinton Mains, Sainsburys Superstore at Longstone and a 24 hour Asda Superstore at Slateford. The recently opened Edinburgh West Retail Park at Chesser lies just a few minutes away and includes a Marks & Spencers food store. A short drive will take you to Bruntsfield and Morningside, renowned for their large selection of independent shops, restaurants and artisan cafe?s, cosmopolitan bistros and bars.
The green open spaces of Craiglockhart Hill, the Hermitage of Braid and the Pentland Hills Regional Park lie within easy reach; all offering plentiful walking and cycling opportunities and providing a lovely contrast between the city and the countryside. In addition, there are numerous recreational facilities in close proximity including The Craiglockhart Sports and Tennis Club; Merchants of Edinburgh and the Braids golf courses; the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend and the Union Canal towpath.
Craiglockhart offers excellent schooling options, including Oxgangs Primary School and Firrhill High School. Private options include Cargilfield Preparatory School, Merchiston Castle School and George Watsons College.
EPC D
Council Tax Band - G
Tenure - freehold
Viewing by appointment.
