1 Drylaw Grove, Edinburgh, EH4 2BB

The property

Hugged by large green areas of natural beauty is Blackhall, a sought-after suburb situated only a few miles away from the bustling city centre. The tranquil, tree-lined streets, with their detached and semi-detached houses, enjoy excellent local amenities, schools and outdoor pursuits. Nearby Craigleith Shopping Park offers 18 high-street stores including a Marks & Spencer and a Sainsburys. Blackhall itself enjoys a range of quality independent outlets including cafés, services, pubs, shops, takeaways, restaurants and a wonderful library. The area is renowned for its excellent schools including Blackhall Primary and The Royal High (both state schools), and the private Mary Erskine and Stewarts Melville. Enjoying the outdoors and staying fit couldn't be easier. Leafy Ravelston Park is situated opposite the property and Ravelston Wood and Corstorphine Hill offers outstanding walks, cycle paths and picnic spots. Ravelston and Murrayfield golf courses are both close-by and the Murrayfield Sports stadium offers a wealth of activities and sports clubs. The area is conveniently situated for commuting to the city centre, the nearby Edinburgh Airport and the motorway network. Public transport can be found close-by with regular day and night services. Tucked within a secluded cul-de-sac in desirable Blackhall, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home with endless potential for further enhancement, including scope for an attic conversion and a rear extension (subject to planning consents). In addition to beautifully maintained gardens to the front and rear, the vast plot accommodates a generous single garage and a gated tandem driveway. Positioned behind the attractive front garden, the west-facing property instantly impresses with its handsome bay window and front gable. Inside, the entrance vestibule flows into the spacious hall, and on the right is the delightful living room. Flooded with light from a tremendous west-facing bay window, the room enjoys outstanding proportions and a contemporary fireplace with a remote-control gas fire. The living room continues into the sunny dining kitchen, which is currently equipped with ample fitted storage and workspace. The dual-aspect conservatory adjacent is characterised by floor-to-ceiling glazing (including sliding doors onto the patio), which yield wonderful framed views of the garden. Returning to the hall, the bungalow boasts two well-proportioned double bedrooms: one with extensive built-in wardrobes and the other a striking picture window overlooking the front garden. Completing the accommodation is the airy three-piece shower room, which features a modern double shower compartment. Accessible via a hatch in the hall , the partially floored and powered attic provides excellent hidden storage, as well as scope for conversion into an additional bedroom. Traditional timber-framed double glazing and gas central heating ensure optimum comfort and efficiency. Occupying a prime end plot, the property boasts enchanting private gardens, namely a west-facing front garden and a sprawling rear garden with a favourable easterly and southerly aspect. Screened by walls and well-tended shrubs, it has been landscaped t o include a large patio and drying area, a manicured lawn, a greenhouse and a selection of mature shrubs and trees. The generous single garage and gated monoblock driveway provide off-street parking for several vehicles. EPC Rating - E. Extras: all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fixtures and cooker to be included in the sale

Total Floor Area	83 m2
Energy rating	E