5 bed detached bungalow for sale in Portobello

Straiton Place is a rarely available 5-bedroom "B" Listed detached cottage in an enviable position, offering stunning views of the Firth of Forth and across to Fife. With its generous proportions both inside and out, this property is an ideal family home, making early viewing a must. The accommodation includes: entrance vestibule featuring traditional encaustic floor tiles; welcoming hallway; living room with beautiful northerly views, astragal windows with working shutters, and an ornate fireplace with an open flame gas fire; off the living room, a sitting room overlooks the enclosed, south-facing rear garden and has an additional fireplace; front-facing double bedroom 1 with working shutters; rear-facing bedroom 2, also with working shutters; WC; staircase leading to the ground floor where you'll find an impressive and generously sized kitchen diner with ample storage; three additional double bedrooms, offering a great degree of versatility; family bathroom with three-piece white suite and a separate shower room with a mains-fed shower which completes the accommodation on offer. Outside, the property boasts a low maintenance, gated front garden with mature shrubs and an extensive rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, with a patio area perfect for alfresco dining. Additional features include gas central heating with a recently installed system; a sizable floored attic with a Ramsey ladder, and unrestricted street parking. The area is well-served by local amenities, a variety of sporting activities and venues, and regular transport links, including Brunstane Station, with easy access to the A1, City Bypass, and beyond. The property is located in a conservation area.