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See how verdicts work3-bedroom bungalow · EH10 6RW
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About
A most appealing detached bungalow, resting on generous, mature garden grounds and enjoying a superb location in Edinburgh’s desirable Fairmilehead area.
Though generally well preserved the property offers superb potential to remodel and renovate, with a substantial floored attic and generous rear garden providing excellent scope to extend up and out (subject to obtaining the necessary consents).
Well suited to the growing family and downsizer alike, the house boasts a well-proportioned and flexible living space, with good local schooling and excellent connections to Edinburgh City Centre, East Lothian and Fife via the bypass.
The accommodation is accessed via an entrance vestibule and briefly comprises a welcoming hallway, with ceiling hatch and Ramsay ladder providing access to the large, fully floored attic.
There is a comfortable bay-fronted reception room featuring a focal fireplace and attractive coving, together with a versatile dining/family room which could also be utilised as an additional bedroom.
This room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the charming rear garden.
The fitted kitchen is well equipped with a good range of base and wall-mounted units, complemented by coordinated wipe-clean worktops, splashback tiling and a traditional clothes pulley.
A small porch leads from the kitchen to a useful utility room and guest WC. To the front of the property is a spacious, south-facing principal bedroom, with two further well-proportioned bedrooms.
Completing the accommodation is a family bathroom fitted with a three-piece white suite, tiled walls and an over-bath shower.
This property has been subject to virtual staging to show the effect of makeover on the property.
It should be noted that the property is currently empty as per the “before” images which have also been uploaded for perusal.
The property is surrounded by extensive, mature garden grounds, beautifully established with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowering plants.
To the front of the house, a gated driveway and single garage provide excellent off-street parking, with useful additional space for overspill storage.
The enclosed rear garden enjoys a peaceful, open aspect and features areas of lawn, mature trees, a paved seating area, water feature, summerhouse and greenhouse, creating a lovely outdoor space to enjoy throughout the year.
A door to the rear of the house provides access to a generously sized basement, offering excellent additional storage space.
Council Tax Band - G Viewing By appt through Neilsons EPC Rating EPC rating: D
Value & comps
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About 10, Caiystane Crescent, Edinburgh
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