2 bed detached bungalow for sale in Drum Brae

Entrance Vestibule

For those following the perhaps more formal approach to the property, this is a handy area in which outdoor wear can be taken off and parked for the duration. During the day, plenty of natural light is provided by the glazed insert to the entrance door and windows to the front and both sides. For later in the day, there is a ceiling-mounted light fitting.

Hall / Landing

A welcoming reception area, with the lounge off to the right, the bathroom ahead and the bedrooms on the left. Two cupboards provide useful storage, but one also conceals a fixed ladder that gives access to the large attic space.

Lounge

5.87 m X 4.17 m / 19'3" X 13'8"

The generous dimensions easily accommodate a full range of soft furnishings and mean that this is a very comfortable formal sitting room. There is also plenty of space for audio visual equipment and the location of the room within the house may allow the volume to approach eleven without risk of reproach from the neighbours. Excellent natural light comes from a triple formation window on the side elevation and a large picture window on the one to the front, while two ceiling-mounted light fittings provide artificial illumination when required. A cupboard provides further useful storage.

Dining Room

3.78 m X 2.92 m / 12'5" X 9'7"

The door from the lounge allows guests and more permanent residents to come through for dinner (and/or other meals), while the food can be speedily brought from the kitchen that is through the next door. Another triple formation again provides excellent natural light; for later in the day there are not less than twelve recessed spotlights.

Kitchen

3.78 m X 3.35 m / 12'5" X 11'0"

Cooking will certainly not be a chore here. The Shaker-style dove grey units are by Howdens and provide a vast amount of storage space. The solid timber construction is matched by that of the solid oak work surfaces that also add a feeling of warmth. Brushed steel handles complete the look. The freestanding (IKEA) island unit provides an even greater preparation area, as well as being somewhere to have everyday meals. For the first stage of the cooking process, the integral five burner hob, separate double oven and stainless steel chimney cooker hood are all by Lamona. After the meal, a Bosch dishwasher can deal with the heavier post prandial traffic, but for the more fragile items or for those who favour the pre-appliance rinse, there is a double bowl ceramic sink with swan neck mixer tap. And no need to worry where to keep the kitchen waste and recycling: there are “in drawer” bins. The sinks are set beneath a triple formation window but the cook won’t be in the dark in the evenings: another dozen recessed spotlights more than take care of that. The tiled floor is both attractive and functional, allowing any spillages to be quickly and easily dealt with and there are tiled splashbacks over the work surfaces. The bright fresh feel of the room is prevented from becoming over clinical by the warm finish of the rear wall, even if those who frequent Easter Road stadium over the winter months may take issue with the colour.

Bedroom 1

3 m X 3 m / 9'10" X 9'10"

The quiet location and naturally tranquil feel of this pleasant double room should help with keeping sleep unbroken. A fitted wardrobe provides excellent clothes storage, with two individual hanging rails. The triple formation window looks out to the front garden.

Bedroom 2

3.63 m X 3 m / 11'11" X 9'10"

Although not currently used as such, this makes another pleasant sleeping apartment that is, in fact, the larger of the two.French doors open to and offer a pleasant view of the back garden, while a picture window to the side of the doors means that the room is pleasantly light and bright during the day.

Utility Room

Like the present owner, you may very well choose to use this as the everyday entrance to the house – and it will also do nicely for any tradesmen paying a visit. The glazed outer door opens to an area that has shelving and coat hooks and space for general storage. It’s also plumbed for an automatic washing machine, facilitating good old fashioned outdoor drying of clothes. Take the step up that is just past the WC, open the inner door and you are in the kitchen.

Bathroom

Where there is any more than one resident, managing queues may very well become necessary. Who wouldn’t want to spend some considerable time here, whatever the reason, where the functional has become the ornate? Each component part of the suite catches the eye: the clawfoot bath, the Savoy wash basin mounted on a chromed steel and glass stand with toughened glass shelf for storing towels etc and, perhaps the most striking of all, the high-level traditional toilet, with chrome downpipe, decorative wall brackets, chrome chain and ceramic cistern pull. Even the towel rail makes a statement with its chrome-plated frame and central white vitreous enamel columns. The walls have gloss white Metro tiles, while the floor has been laid in geometric patterned tiles that continue the Victorian style. Other details are: the chrome mains shower over the bath, the fixed mirror and chrome shaver point over and to the right of the wash basin and the wall-mounted holders for the toilet roll and toilet brush. The white tiles and suite accentuate the natural light provided by the opaque glass window, but there also two attractive wall lights above the wash basin, as well as four recessed spotlights in the ceiling.

WC

The always handy second convenience and very conveniently located just beyond the rear porch. The sliding door may also be welcomed by those in a hurry. The facilities comprise a close-couple WC and corner wash hand basin with a double cupboard below and a tiled splashback over. There is a frosted glass window to the side.