3-bedroom bungalow · EH10 5SU
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About
12 Greenbank Grove is a wonderful 3-bedroom detached bungalow in the peaceful and highly sought-after neighbourhood of Greenbank.
Featuring a mature South-facing garden, private driveway, and well-proportioned accommodation, the property's versatile layout can easily be adapted to evolving lifestyles and would make a comfortable home with excellent amenities and schooling for young families, professional couples, and downsizers as well as an excellent investment opportunity.
Accommodation The flexible accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, a welcoming entrance vestibule opening to a broad reception hall.
A bright and spacious sitting room, with built-in cabinet and an attractive marble-encased fireplace, provides a warm and inviting space for family life and entertaining.
Bi-fold glass doors lead to a luminous, South-Facing garden room with full-width skylights, direct garden access, and wood flooring, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the garden throughout the year.
A further set of French doors leads to a sunny and modern kitchen/breakfast room.
The fully-appointed kitchen is fitted with modern wall- and floor-mounted units featuring spacious wooden worktops and a breakfast bar, while also offering space for dining, creating an intimate hub for the home.
A charming frosted-glass door also opens to a generous dining room/double bedroom 3, which also provides the flexibility to be used as a third bedroom.
To one side, the kitchen also opens to a rear boot room leading directly to the garden.
To the other, it leads to a garden-facing study with a wc/utility off and additional storage space, making it ideal for home working or multi-purpose family use.
To the front, bay-windowed double bedroom 1 and bright double bedroom 2 offer generous accommodation, each with a built-in cupboard and views of the front garden.
A contemporary family bathroom completes the property, featuring an integrated bathtub, separate shower, wash hand basin, and wc.
Garden To the front, a neatly maintained front garden creates an attractive first impression and enhances the property kerb appeal.
Mainly laid to gravel, it features colourful trees and established plantings enclosed by a low wall. A paved pathway also leads to the front door and lounges the house.
To the rear, a beautiful mature garden, fully enclosed by established shrubbery, creates a peaceful and versatile setting that is perfect for relaxing, 'al fresco' dining, gardening, and family life.
Enjoying excellent sunshine throughout the day thanks to its South-facing position, the generous central lawn is accessed by low stone steps and framed by a large paved terrace adjoining the house as well as a lush combination of flowering plantings, colourful shrubs, and established trees.
A paved pathway continues along the side of the garden to a second, elevated patio, providing an additional seating area and access to practical outdoor storage.
Parking The property further benefits from a private paved driveway, offering off-street parking for one car. Unrestricted on-street parking is also available locally.
Location Greenbank is known for its leafy setting and sense of community, while being within easy reach of the City Centre.
Nearby Morningside offers an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and bars, as well as Waitrose and M&S Food.
Leisure facilities include the Dominion Cinema, Churchill Theatre, Braid Hills, and Braidburn Valley Park.
The property is ideally positioned for highly-regarded local schooling and the City of Edinburgh Bypass is close at hand for swift access to the airport and central motorway network.
School Catchments The property is understood to be within the catchment area for South Morningside Primary School and Boroughmuir High School, as well as St Peter’s rc Primary School and St Thomas of Aquin’s rc High School.
George Watson’s College is also nearby. Services The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.
Fixtures and Fittings All curtains, blinds, fitted appliances, and light fittings are included in the sale price. No guarantees can be given in respect to foregoing appliances/equipment.
Viewing Viewing is initially via the 360 degree virtual tour, physical viewings by appointment with Truscott Property with an Open Viewing on Sunday 2nd August from 2pm to 4pm.
Council Tax Band F Tenure - Freehold
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