3
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
1,288
SQFT
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 cafés, 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; Merchant’s 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 Watson’s College.
General Remarks & Information:
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. All fitted carpets, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Postcode
EH14 1HS
Tenure
Freehold
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
This property and other properties offered by Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. can be viewed on our website at www.rettie.co.uk as well as Rightmove, On The Market and The London Office.
Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Important Notice
Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
Particulars prepared March 2024 - First Issue.