2-bedroom house · EH55 8TZ
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About
Nestled along a peaceful, tree-lined avenue, this two-bedroom mid-terraced house presents an excellent investment opportunity for those seeking a property with great potential.
The spacious accommodation is in need of renovation, offering a blank canvas for buyers to create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.
The ground floor features a generous living area that benefits from plenty of natural light, with scope to reconfigure or update as desired.
The kitchen/dining area is well-proportioned, providing ample room for modernisation and direct access to the rear garden.
Upstairs, two double bedrooms offer comfortable sleeping quarters, while the shower room completes the accommodation.
The property is ideally located within close proximity to primary and nursery schools, as well as West Calder High School, making it a convenient choice for families.
Livingston, with its extensive amenities and excellent transport links, including Livingston South Train Station, is just a short distance away.
Externally, the property boasts a fully enclosed rear garden, providing a safe and private space for children to play or for outdoor entertaining.
The garden presents an opportunity for landscaping or the creation of a patio area, offering scope for further enhancement to suit the new owner’s lifestyle.
To the front, there is ample parking available, and the layout is ideal for forming a driveway (subject to the necessary permissions), further adding to the property’s appeal.
The surrounding area is characterised by mature trees and a tranquil atmosphere, creating a pleasant setting for this home.
With its combination of generous outdoor space and strong potential for improvement, this property represents a rare chance to acquire a home in a sought-after location with excellent access to local schools, amenities, and transport links.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the possibilities on offer. Hall Access through UPVC/opaque glazed door into hallway. Door to living room. Radiator.
Living Room (4.28m x 4.22m) Spacious room with front facing window overlooking tree lined avenue. Fireplace with gas fire (not tested). Walk-in cupboard with shelf.
Cupboard housing electric switchgear. Doors to kitchen and hall. Kitchen (5.73m x 2.49m) In need of upgrading. Two rear facing windows. UPVC/opaque double glazed door to rear garden.
Upper Landing Doors to bedrooms and shower room. Bedroom One (4.58m x 3.23m) Front facing, again overlooking tree lined avenue. Cupboard housing combi gas central heating boiler and shelves. Radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.71m x 3.38m) Rear facing. Radiator. Shower Room Fully tiled and fitted with double shower cubicle andelectric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and dual flush WC. Opaque glazed window.
Radiator. Garden Fully enclosed rear garden. Parking - On Street The front garden is ideal for forming a driveway (subject to the necessary permissions)
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