4 bed detached bungalow for sale in Duddingston

Property highlight: Garden workshop/studio with light and power.
The property offered for sale comprises a delightful and well proportioned detached bungalow with accommodation located over two floors in this popular residential area of Duddingston, a short distance from Arthur's Seat and the Queen's Park. Lying to the east of the historical and business centre of Edinburgh, the property is well situated for local facilities with local shops within the vicinity providing day-to-day requirements including Willowbrae Garage with a Tesco shop and a short drive away are Asda Superstore and Fort Kinnaird Retail Park which include a number of high street retailers including Marks & Spencer, many fashionable bars and restaurants and an Odeon Cinema. The house is also a short drive away from Portobello, the beach and the promenade. Duddingston village is close at hand and there is access to Duddingston Loch, Queen's Park, Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags for outdoor pursuits. Also within the vicinity are golf courses at Duddingston, and Bannantyne Health Club and Spa at Newcraighall is a short drive away. The area is also well suited for schools at nursery, primary and secondary level and from the property access can be gained to the Edinburgh City Bypass and from there to the central motorway network to Edinburgh International Airport and Queensferry Crossing. The City Bypass also leads to the A1 to the south. There are good public transport links in this area with many buses within easy reach taking routes into the city centre and other parts of the town. This charming family home has many features of character and offers spacious accommodation comprising a welcoming entrance hall, attractive lounge, dining-room to the rear, two bedrooms, a luxury fitted kitchen and a modern bathroom on the ground level and two further bedrooms and a shower room upstairs. The house has the benefit of gas central heating and double glazing and there is good cupboard accommodation in the eaves on the upper level. A special feature of this handsome family home is the garden ground which extends both to the front and rear. The front area has been monoblocked providing a good parking area and the remainer of the front garden is laid out with mature and interesting shrubs and trees. The delightful rear garden has a patio area for sitting and a lawn surrounded by borders, again with mature and colourful shrubs and plants. There is a garden pond adding to the delight of this garden which is enclosed and secluded. A purchaser will also be interested in the large workshop/office situated to the rear, and also included in the sale is the garden shed. There is a single garage with light and power annexed to the property in addition to the parking area at the front. A detached house with family accommodation on two levels in this area does not feature on the market very often and this delightful detached home is in walk-in condition. To appreciate the excellent location of the property and its spacious accommodation and outstanding gardens early viewing is recommended.
-
Entrance Vestibule
An outer solid door with glass fanlight above opens into the vestibule. There is shelving and the electrics are located in a box in this area. A further door opens into the inner reception hall.
-
Lounge
An elegant and well proportioned room with three double glazed windows to the front providing good natural light to this area. The focal point is a wood burning stove with mantel above and hearth. Radiator. Ten power points, two with USB charging points. Two TV ariel sockets and two Virgin media sockets. Fitted carpet. Plain cornice. Recess with shelving.
-
Dining Room
A quiet, comfortable and elegant dining room at the rear of the house with patio doors to the garden. Polished wooden floor. Plain cornice. Radiator. Six power points. Views of the garden can be enjoyed from this room.
-
Kitchen
This is a superb fitted kitchen with window overlooking the rear garden and access to the side of the property by the side door. There is a wood effect floor. The integrated units in the kitchen include a fridge, freezer, double oven, washing machine and there is also an integrated Bosch microwave. The gas hob with extractor above are also situated within the wall and base units and also seamless Corian worktops. There are ceiling lights and under plinth LED lighting in addition. Twelve power points and appliance points and this is an ideal kitchen for the use of a family.
-
Bedroom 2
This is facing the front of the property with double windows to the front and with a windowsill with cupboards below. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Further eaves cupboards annexed providing good storage. A Worcester Bosch Greenstar boiler is located in eaves cupboard. Eight power points.
-
Bedroom 3
This is located to the side with single window, fitted carpet and seven power points.
-
Bedroom 4
Located to the side of the property with Velux. Fitted carpet. Eight power points. Presently used as a workshop/office but could form bedroom number 4.
-
Bathroom
A luxury fitted bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin and Triton shower with shower screen. There are colourful floor tiles. Ceiling recessed lighting. Radiator. Frosted glazed window to the rear of the property.
-
Shower Room
This comprises a shower in a compartment, WC and wash hand basin. Floor tiling has been installed for ease of maintenance and there is a window blind, ceiling light, shelf and mirror.
-
Inner Reception Hall
A welcoming entrance to this charming property with wooden polished floor. Radiator. Three power points. Shelving. Excellent under-stairs storage cupboard and the staircase leads off the hall to the upper level.
-
Double Bedroom No. 1
Situated on the ground floor with views to the front. A special feature of this room is the accommodation provided by the fitted wardrobes which extend a full length of this room. Double windows to the front. Plain cornice. Radiator. Six power points, two of which have USB charging points.
-
Staircase to the upper floor
With painted wooden banister. The staircase is carpeted and leads to the upper landing.
-
Upper Landing
With good natural light from the Velux roof light in this area and with access to the roof. There is also a large eaves cupboard for storage.
-
Gardens
The front garden has been partly laid out with monoblocking to provide parking for vehicles in front of the house. There is also an area of mature bushes, shrubs and flowers and a path leading to the back garden. The back garden is enclosed and there is a patio area which is private and secluded. There are mature shrubs, plants and trees within this area and the borders are well stocked with shrubs flowering at all times of the year. A special feature of charm in this lovely area is the garden pond surrounded by further attractive bushes and flowers. In the back garden there is a large workshop/office which has the benefit of light and power and could provide a purchaser with a useful studio area if required. There is a further garden shed for storing garden implements which is also included in the sale.
-
Garage
A garage for a single car is attached to the property and has the benefit of light and power and a remotely operated up-and-over door.
Marketed by
School Catchments For Property*
Duddingston, Edinburgh East at a glance*
-
Average selling price
£399,546
-
Median time to sell
28 days
-
Average % of Home Report achieved
103.1%
-
Most popular property type
2 bedroom house