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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · EH26 0HH
Sold STCListed 162 days
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About
The Property Welcome to 11 Charles Street, a spacious Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Villa, with private gardens, conveniently located in a quiet residential development in the popular Midlothian town of Penicuik.
The accommodation offers a chain free opportunity with well-proportioned accommodation creating an ideal family home comprising: Entrance Hallway, spacious Lounge, a bright and airy Kitchen/Dining with access to the Sun Room, a Principal Double Bedroom with storage and 2 further Bedrooms, both offering generous proportions, one with a over-stair storage cupboard and the Shower-Room completes the accommodation.
The spacious Lounge is lovely bright with a dual aspect from large windows set to the front and rear creating an abundance of natural light.
The Lounge features a fireplace as a focal point with a convenient storage cupboard.
The spacious Kitchen/Dining offers an excellent space for a large range of Kitchen cabinets with space for free standing appliances and ample scope for dining furniture with a pantry storage cupboard and a door providing access to the Sun Room and rear garden beyond.
The Sun Room opens to a paved patio and enjoys a south facing aspect.
The first floor accommodation offers spacious accommodation with three bedrooms and the Shower-Room with a corner shower compartment, WC and a wash hand basin with tiled surrounds adding the finishing touch.
Externally there is a gated private front garden offering an area laid to lawn with borders of plants and shrubs.
To the rear there is an enclosed and child friendly garden with an area laid to lawn, a paved patio, a large garden shed and a gate provides access to the front of the property.
Residents benefit from un-restricted on street parking in the immediate vicinity. Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.
The property offers a great opportunity for a lovely family home with excellent spacious living space, set in a quiet position, yet close to excellent local amenities with immaculate move-in ready presentation and early viewing is highly recommended.
Location Penicuik lies approximately seven miles to the south of Edinburgh and is one of the largest towns in Midlothian.
Offering a wide range of convenience shopping, with Tesco and Lidl supermarkets, together with a variety of recreation and leisure facilities.
Schooling in the town is highly regarded at both Primary and Secondary levels. Penicuik is well served by a regular public transport service operating to Edinburgh and the neighbouring towns.
The City Bypass is within easy reach linking to the wider motorway networks, Edinburgh Airport and the Queensferry Crossing.
Lovely outdoor spaces can be easily accessed in the surround area offering walks and cycle paths and hillwalking for the outdoor enthusiast with the Pentland Hills nearby.
The adjacent countryside caters for a wide range of outdoor pursuits including climbing, cycling, golf with skiing at the nearby Hillend dry-ski facility.
A fantastic location with excellent local amenities, good transport links and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Value & comps
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Returns
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