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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · EH26 8DQ
Under offerListed 178 days
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About
CLOSING DATE THURSDAY 21ST MAY AT 12NOON. This charming three-bedroom semi-detached villa is quietly tucked away within a cul-de-sac setting in the popular Midlothian town of Penicuik.
Boasting generous gardens and a secure garage, and within easy reach of superb amenities, reputable schooling, and convenient transport links, the property is ideally suited to families and a range of buyers.
The accommodation opens with a welcoming entrance hallway, featuring a useful understairs cupboard.
The lounge/diner is bright and spacious, enjoying a dual aspect outlook and centred around an electric fireplace, creating a comfortable space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The kitchen is well-appointed with a range of integrated and freestanding white goods, complemented by partial tiling in splash areas, under-unit lighting, and a dual aspect outlook.
The boiler is new having been been upgraded in 2023. A ground floor WC, partially tiled around the sink, completes the lower level.
Upstairs, the landing provides access to a sizeable storage cupboard and a partially floored attic via a Ramsay ladder.
The principal bedroom is a large double, enjoying lovely views towards the Pentland Hills and benefiting from a built-in cupboard.
Bedroom two is another double with a rear aspect and its own storage cupboard.
Bedroom three is a generous single, also with a front-facing aspect and further picturesque Pentland views, along with an over-stairs cupboard – offering flexible use as a nursery or home study.
All bedrooms provide ample space for freestanding furniture and a variety of layouts. The shower room is fitted with a shower and finished with a partially panelled surround.
Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. Externally, the property benefits from a private front garden laid to lawn.
To the rear, there is a substantial split-level garden featuring a lower patio area with greenhouse and an upper level with a well-maintained lawn and hedge borders – offering excellent potential for further landscaping.
A single garage and driveway provide off-street parking for up to three cars. Council Tax Band - E
Value & comps
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