16 Afton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH5 3NQ

The property

Sold Stc A traditional, semi-detached, 1930s stone-built bungalow in highly sought-after Trinity, 16 Afton Terrace offers generous, classically proportioned accommodation and characterful interiors adorned with period features. Inside, the front door opens into a vestibule leading to a central hall lined with four-panel wooden doors. It offers built-in storage, turning left into the living room. This generously proportioned reception room is fronted by a large picture window for natural light and framed by an exquisite feature fireplace, providing a focal point for the arrangement of furniture. Next door, the south-facing dining room is equally generous with similar period details, including a feature fireplace. It also enjoys traditional French doors (with an attractive stained-glass top light) which open out to the garden. The kitchen is conveniently adjacent, fitted with timber-toned cabinets and complementary worktops, and a range of appliances. The kitchen flows into an adjoining conservatory, which features exposed ceiling beams and spacious footprint. Overlooking the garden, the conservatory also has French doors opening to outside. Both bedrooms are spacious doubles and benefit from built-in storage and neat picture rails. Bedroom one also boasts a vintage feature fireplace for added decoration. Finishing the home is a bright three-piece bathroom. Gas central heating and double-glazed windows ensure year-round comfort. In addition to a well-tended front garden, the property benefits from a generous, south-facing rear garden with a manicured lawn and colourful planting beds. A long, gated driveway and a detached single garage provide extensive parking. Trinity is one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after residential areas. Situated only 2 miles from the city centre, close to the Shore and next to the historic Newhaven harbour. The immediate area provides amenities, including independent retailers, a historic library, a post office, chemist, cafés, restaurants, pubs, and takeaways. Ocean Terminal shopping centre is close by and the nearby Shore boasts cocktail bars, Michelin star restaurants, bistros, and coffee houses. There is a leisure centre at Newhaven and an extensive network of cycle paths in the surrounding area. The area is well served by regular bus services to the city centre and well positioned for access to the City Bypass, the Queensferry Crossing, and the M8 to Glasgow. The property is in the catchment area for the highly acclaimed state schools, Wardie Primary School and Trinity Academy. Home Report £400,000 EPC: D