158 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7JA
Sale history
£320,000 in August 2017
The property
An opportunity has arisen to acquire a spacious, bright and well proportioned semi detached bungalow which has been in the current families ownership for over sixty years and which offers breathtaking spectacular views both from the front and rear of the property. Situated only a short distance from the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh, this well proportioned property has local amenities close at hand including Morrisons Superstore and a Tesco garage. Only a short drive away are Fort Kinnaird and Meadowbank Shopping Park and Asda Superstore. Frequent buses serve this area providing access into the city centre and other parts of the town and there are excellent schools within the area at nursery, primary and secondary levels. For leisure facilities Meadowbank Sports Centre, Arthur Seat, Queens Park and Portobello Beach & Promenade are all within easy reach. Also within the area are Willowbrae Bowling Club, Abercorn Tennis Club and Duddingston & Craigentinny Golf Courses. There are bars, coffee shops, hotels and restaurants within the area and access traveling in an easterly direction can be gained to the Edinburgh City Bypass and from there to the motorway network. The house is set within mature colourful and interesting gardens with the front garden laid out with a small area of lawn and attractive colourful rockeries. The rear garden has an area planted with mature roses and on the upper level there is a greenhouse and an area of lawn. A drive at the side leads to the single garage with light and behind this is a tool shed and a glass house. The accommodation in the property comprises a welcoming and spacious entrance hall with staircase to the upper floor with the benefit of a stain glass side window. The lounge has an oriel window with spectacular views and there is a downstairs bedroom. The dining/sitting room to the rear leads onto the kitchen which has access to the rear garden and the family bathroom is located a few steps up from the hall. On the upper level there is excellent storage accommodation in a storage eaves room and further spaces around the eaves of the property. The double bedrooms on this level are bright and well proportioned and have spectacular views to the front to the river Forth and Fife beyond and to the rear to Arthur Seat. The house has good storage accommodation. The property has partial central heating and double glazing and to appreciate the excellent location of this property and its close proximity to the centre of Edinburgh and its spacious accommodation located over two levels, early viewing is recommended.
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Entrance hall
There is a small vestibule to the outer front door which has been tiled and houses the electricity meter and fuse box, an astragalled glass door leads to the inner reception hall.
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Inner reception hall
This is carpeted and leads to the lounge/dining room with staircase to the bathroom and upper level. Hall has a radiator, power points and telephone point and a storage cupboard housing the freezer.
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Lounge
5.4 m X 3.7 m / 17'9" X 12'2"
The large oriel window has views over the city towards the River Forth and Fife and this is a well proportioned room with fitted gas fire, carpet and curtains, radiator, four power points, ceiling light and plain cornice.
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Bedroom 3
3.5 m X 3.05 m / 11'6" X 10'0"
A bright and cheerful double bedroom with double window facing the front with fitted carpet and curtains, plain cornice, centre light, radiator, telephone point and three power points.
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Sitting room/dining room
4.7 m X 3.4 m / 15'5" X 11'2"
This is quietly located to the rear of the property with lovely views over the colourful rear garden. There is a fitted gas fire and display units on either side with cupboards below, plain cornice, ceiling light, carpet and curtains included, radiator, four power points, access to
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Kitchen
2.75 m X 2.6 m / 9'0" X 8'6"
This is well fitted with wall and base units, sink unit and worktops. The Indesit ceramic cooker with hob and oven is included and there is a fitted fridge. The Biasi central heating boiler is located within this area, strip lighting, radiator, five power points, access to the rear porch.
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Rear porch
This provides a door to the enclosed rear garden.
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Bathroom
2.9 m X 1.6 m / 9'6" X 5'3"
With three piece suite comprising bath, wash hand basin, and WC with shower and shower screen. Recessed ceiling light, heated towel rail, vinyl flooring, double glazed window and blind. The bathroom is partially tiled for ease of maintenance.
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Attic room
With light and excellent storage space.
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Bedroom 1
3.75 m X 3.4 m / 12'4" X 11'2"
This is a most attractive room with view to Arthur Seat and the rear garden, double glazed window to the rear, the curtain and carpets are included. Ceiling light, small mantelpiece with painted cast iron grate below, three power points. Storage cupboard with hanging space.
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Bedroom 2
4.4 m X 3.7 m / 14'5" X 12'2"
From this room there are outstanding panoramic views to the River Forth and to Fife beyond from the double glazed window. Carpet and curtains included, wall cupboard with hanging space, two power points, additional eaves storage space.
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