• Open Viewing Sunday 2-4pm +
• Large Garage +
• Floored attic +
• Commuting distance from City Centre +
• Quiet location near to the canal +

Rarely Available, Original Two Bed Detached Bungalow with Garage in Quiet Allan Park Location

This is a rare opportunity to purchase an original two bed detached bungalow with bags of potential to extend or convert the attic, subject to the usual consents, with the added bonus of a large detached double garage/workshop. The property has been well maintained with modern kitchen & bathroom fittings, good sized sitting and dining spaces which are perfect for entertaining and two double bedrooms (one currently used as a study).  The property is surrounded by private gardens and there is off street parking.  This would make an ideal home for a family, professionals or downsizers.  There are excellent shopping and lifestyle facilities in the vicinity, together with good transport links to the city centre.  

Vestibule leading to an open hallway with handy storage cupboard

Bay windowed sitting room with feature fireplace with gas coal effect fire & Edinburgh press

Large bay windowed dining room to the rear, open plan to the

Kitchen with great range of fitted units of a mixed style, together with appliances and door to the rear garden

Principal bedroom quietly positioned to the rear with walk in cupboard

Second double bedroom to the front, currently used as a study with bookshelving

Contemporary bathroom with large walk-in shower and built in vanity sink unit & wc

Floored loft accessed from the hallway via sliding metal ladder, currently used for storage but potential to convert into accommodation subject to the usual consents

Gas fired central heating from wall mounted boiler located in cupboard off rear bedroom, together with hot water storage cylinder located within the roof void

Upvc framed double glazed windows

Lovely features including wooden doors & skirtings, picture rails, fireplace and good quality flooring

Sunny front garden with paved patio areas, trees & flower beds

Expansive rear garden with lawn, paved patio areas, wide driveway and greenhouse

Detached double garage/workshop with electric light & power, with off street parking to the side, together with free on street parking

Craiglockhart is a well-regarded residential area to the south of the city centre, popular with families and young professionals. There are some great shops on the doorstep, including Asda, Tesco & Margiotta, and a wider range of shopping facilities is available in nearby Straiton Retail Park or Bruntsfield & Morningside with their array of supermarkets, independent retailers, coffee shops, bars & restaurants. There are also an excellent range of gyms, golf courses & leisure facilities in the vicinity including the impressive Fountain Park Leisure Complex & Edinburgh Leisure at Craiglockhart. Harrison Park and the Union Canal walkway are all nearby, providing great walks and outside spaces. Heriot Watt, Napier & Edinburgh Universities and the city's financial centre are all just a short bus journey away.  The property is also in the catchment for well-renowned schools, including Oxgangs & St Cuthbert's RC Primary Schools and Firrhill & St Augustine's RC High Schools, and George Watsons is a short walk or drive away.  There are also numerous bus services from the main roads taking you both into and out of town, with easy access out to the motorway network and beyond.