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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · EH54 6JP
Sold STCReduced £8k (−4.8%) on 31 AugListed 125 days
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About
Located within the popular Dedridge area of Livingston, this chain-free three-bedroom mid-terraced home offers spacious accommodation, excellent storage and a practical layout, making it an ideal choice for first-time buyers, families or investors alike.
The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hallway, providing access to the ground floor accommodation and staircase to the upper level.
A particular feature of the home is the abundance of storage, with two generous cupboards located within the hallway.
One is ideal as a cloakroom store for coats and shoes, while the second provides excellent general household storage.
The lounge is positioned to the rear of the property and enjoys views over the garden.
This comfortable living space features and electric fire with surround and offers plenty of room for both relaxing and entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall-mounted units complemented by worktop space and matching splashbacks.
Integrated appliances include an oven and hob, while there is additional space for a free-standing washing machine.
A useful pantry cupboard provides further storage, and a door leads directly to the rear garden. Completing the ground floor is a convenient cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
On the upper floor, the landing provides access to three well-proportioned bedrooms, the wet room and an additional storage cupboard, which is ideal for bedding, towels and household essentials and also houses the boiler.
There is also access to the loft space. All three bedrooms are of a good size and are finished in neutral decor, offering flexible accommodation for families, guests or those working from home.
The wet room comprises a WC, wash hand basin and walk-in shower, with a window to the front providing natural light and ventilation.
Externally, the rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and includes a paved pathway and garden shed, providing a practical outdoor space with scope for further landscaping if desired.
Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
This is a well-proportioned home in a well-established residential location, offering excellent storage, generous bedroom sizes and the advantage of being available with no onward chain.
Discover Dedridge: Dedridge is a popular residential area of Livingston, offering a convenient location with a good range of local amenities and excellent transport links.
The area is well suited to families, first-time buyers and commuters, with a mixture of property styles, green spaces and everyday facilities close by.
Residents benefit from easy access to Livingston town centre, home to a wide variety of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and services, including The Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet.
There are also local schools, convenience stores, parks and walking areas nearby.
For commuters, Dedridge is ideally placed for travel, with Livingston South railway station offering regular services towards Edinburgh and Glasgow, while the nearby M8 motorway provides excellent road links throughout Central Scotland.
The area also benefits from its close proximity to Livingston’s wider amenities, including sports and leisure facilities, making Dedridge a convenient and well-connected place to call home.
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