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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · EH32 9GA
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About
This is an immaculate detached villa offering generously proportioned (121m sq) accommodation in a cul de sac setting on this established residential estate close to excellent local amenities and train station.
The accommodation, all in excellent decorative order benefits from gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
It comprises an entrance hall with storage cupboard and WC, front facing livingroom with box bay window, spacious modern fitted kitchen/dining/familyroom with appliances and French doors to the garden as well as a handy utility room which provides access to the integrated garage.
Upstairs there is a landing with window to the side, storage cupboard and a hatch to the attic, four generous double bedrooms, all with good storage and the master having an en suite shower room and finally, a part tiled family bathroom with three piece white suite and walk in shower.
The property is situated on a generous plot with the front garden having a lawn, hedging and double width hard standing driveway providing access to the integrated garage with up and over front door, power, light, gas boiler, water tap and doors to the rear and utility room.
A gate leads from the front garden to the larger, fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, paved patio and established borders with a variety of shrubs and trees.
The historic town of Prestonpans is situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
The town is an extremely popular commuter base, being only three miles beyond Musselburgh and close to the A1 which links quickly and easily with Edinburgh City Centre via the City Bypass as well as having a railway station which gives access to central Edinburgh in around fifteen minutes.
There are a number of local shops including a supermarket, schools and other social amenities within the town.
Further shopping can be found a short distance away at FortKinnaird Retail Park, Newcraighall, which offers a selection of “High Street” shops and superstores.
A variety of leisure facilities are available in the area including Prestonpans swimming pool, a choice of golf courses and several sandy beaches.
Livingroom 5.47m x 3.93m Front facing livingroom with feature fireplace and box bay window Kitchen/dining/familyroom 6.0m x 5.19m Modern rear facing kitchen family diningroom with integrated appliances, French door to the garden and utility room with door to the garage WC 1.42m x 1.32m Internal WC with two piece white suite Master bedroom 3.76m x 3.59m Spacious front facing double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.
En suite 2.25m x 1.42m Front facing part tiled shower room with white two piece suite and walk in shower Bedroom 2 3.32m x 3.31m Front facing double bedroom with fitted wardrobes Bedroom 3 4.03m x 2.72m Rear facing double bedroom with fitted wardrobes Bathroom 2.31m x 2.22m Rear facing part tiled bathroom with white three piece suite and separate walk in shower Garage 5.65m x 2.65m Internal garage with up and over front door, power, light, water tap, gas boiler and doors to the rear garden and utility room.
Value & comps
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