3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Craiglockhart

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a charming, detached bungalow located in the popular and convenient area of Craiglockhart some two-and-a-half miles to the south-west of the historical and business centre of Edinburgh. Within the area there is a variety of excellent local facilities including fashionable bars, bistros, restaurants and coffee houses, and further facilities can be found at Craiglockhart Valley and Colinton village. There are further outlets at Bruntsfield, Morningside and Colinton Mains, and excellent buses serve this area leading into the city centre and other parts of the town, whilst Slateford train station is a short distance away with connections by train to Glasgow. The property is also convenient for schooling at nursery, primary and secondary levels including State and independent schools and Firhill Secondary School, George Watsons College and Merchiston Castle School are all within easy reach as is the branch of Napier University situated close by. For sports facilities Craiglockhart Leisure Centre offers a gymnasium, a squash court, multi-purpose sports hall and indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and in addition Meggetland Sports Complex is within easy reach offering sports pitches, a cafe and bar facilities. For outdoor pursuits extensive walks and cycling can be enjoyed along the Water of Leith Walkway and the Union Canal Walkway and the house is also well situated for access to Blackford, Craiglockhart and Braid Hills, whilst the golf course at the Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Course is a short distance away. Travelling in a westerly direct, access can be gained with ease to the Gyle Shopping and Business Centre and from there to join the motorway network, the M8 to Glasgow, the M9 to Stirling and to the Edinburgh City Bypass. Access can also be gained from there to Edinburgh International Airport and Queensferry Crossing. This delightful bungalow is in its original layout and the traditional accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall opening on to all the main apartments. The property offers a spacious lounge, three bedrooms and a well-appointed kitchen, a separate utility room and a bathroom with three piece suite and shower. There is a run-in at the side of the property and a car port beyond. The front garden is well landscaped and set out with attractive colourful shrubs and bushes whilst the rear garden is spacious and well designed with a patio area leading to a good-sized lawn with surrounding mature borders with bushes, shrubs and trees and a glasshouse and garden shed are included in the sale. To appreciate the excellent location of this property and the accommodation it offers as an attractive and comfortable family home set in lovely landscaped gardens early viewing is recommended.