28 Craiglockhart Park, Edinburgh, EH14 1HA
Sale history
£535,000 in December 2017
The property
An Extended and Modernised Bungalow Offering Spacious Family Accommodation in the Heart of the Highly Regarded Craiglockhart District Having been substantially extended to the side, this house now offers a spacious, modern kitchen that can accommodate informal dining, whilst more formal dining is available in the adjoining room. The extension also includes a double bedroom and the reconfiguration has allowed the inclusion of a separate shower room and WC to complement the family bathroom. The converted attic provides a fourth double bedroom with extensive storage capacity and the potential for further development. The property is well presented in predominantly light, neutral decor and includes modern, high-calibre features such as new, light oak doors. The bungalow enjoys the benefits of modern double glazing and gas central heating fed by a modern combination boiler. Situated about 2 miles south west of Edinburgh city centre, the highly regarded residential neighbourhood of Craiglockhart comprises mostly well established, stone-built housing in a tranquil, leafy environment. There are large supermarkets offering 24-hour convenience only a short drive away, whilst major shopping destinations such as the Gyle Shopping Centre are also a short drive away. The area is also ideal for accessing some of Edinburgh's finest independent schools, such as Merchiston Castle School, George Watson’s College and the Rudolf Steiner School, and the location is within easy reach of Napier University and well positioned relative to Heriot Watt campus. Local recreational facilities include the Merchant's Golf Course, Craiglockhart Sport Centre and open green spaces such as Easter Craiglockhart Hill, whilst the Water of Leith and Union Canal offer a network of extensive walkways and cycle paths. Accessing the City Bypass and Edinburgh International Airport by car is relatively easy from this location. These particulars are prepared for the guidance of prospective purchasers. Whilst they are believed to be correct their accuracy is not warranted and they will not be deemed to form part of any offer for the property. The measurements are taken at the widest point in each room. The services and appliances and all items of an electrical, mechanical or working nature have not been tested. Any prospective purchaser is advised to make his own enquiries regarding any statement or fact contained within these sale particulars which is material to him.
-
Living Room
5 m X 4.1 m / 16'5" X 13'5"
The generously proportioned living room is freshly presented in light, modern decor which is enhanced by modern ceiling and wall mounted lighting. The ambience is complemented by hardwood flooring and there is a recessed living flame gas fire. There are separate doors to the dining room and hallway and the room enjoys an outlook to the secluded rear garden.
-
Dining Room
4.2 m X 3.8 m / 13'9" X 12'6"
Adjacent to the kitchen and enjoying an open outlook via sliding patio doors to the rear garden, the dining room is a well proportioned room with light, neutral wall finishes and a hardwood floor. Within the dining room is the staircase, which provides useful space beneath.
-
Kitchen Dining Room
6 m X 2.6 m / 19'8" X 8'6"
The spacious and practical kitchen was formed as part of the extension to the house, around 10 years ago, and comprises stylish, gloss white base and wall units that offer plentiful storage capacity and work space along two walls. The room also includes an informal dining area which has its own window to the side of the property. Integrated appliances include twin “eye level” oven/grills, a 5-ring induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood & chimney, plus a double sink with an outlook to the side of the property. Further items included in the sale are the large, double-door American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier, plus a modern, wall-mounted TV. The room benefits from natural light via the two side windows and the glazed door and window to the rear garden. There are also recessed downlighters and practical hard-tiled flooring.
-
Bedroom 1
3.6 m X 3.6 m / 11'10" X 11'10"
A well proportioned double bedroom that offers abundant storage capacity by way of the full-height, wall-to-wall custom built wardrobes. There is neutral toned decor and a fitted carpet.
-
Bedroom 2
3.6 m X 2.6 m / 11'10" X 8'6"
Featuring a bay window, this bedroom enjoys additional natural light and floor space. It includes modern decor and a fitted carpet
-
Bedroom 3
3.4 m X 2.6 m / 11'2" X 8'6"
This double bedroom is similarly appointed with neutral decor and a fitted carpet and includes items of furniture, appropriate for say a young teenager, which can be included in the sale.
-
Bedroom 4
5.4 m X 4.7 m / 17'9" X 15'5"
This spacious double bedroom is situated on the first floor and offers abundant storage capacity, some with partially reduced headroom, plus further eaves storage capacity. There is also a walk-in cupboard on first floor level and the bedroom has neutral decor, a fitted carpet and ceiling downlighters. There is plentiful natural light via the Velux window. The upper level also offers potential for further development, subject to any necessary consent.
-
Bathroom
The spacious bathroom includes white, 3-piece sanitary ware with an electric shower over the bath. There is storage beneath the sink and a chrome, heated ladder towel rail. There is modern wall tiling to wet areas, plus practical hard floor tiling.
-
Shower Room
The separate shower room incorporates white sanitary ware and a partitioned, boiler-fed shower. The room has modern tiling to walls and floor.
-
Basement storage
There is substantial storage capacity beneath ground floor level and accessed from outside. Headroom is presently limited but the space has lighting and offers potential for development, subject to any necessary consent.
-
Outside
The enclosed and substantially secluded rear garden comprises predominantly lawn with bordering flowerbeds and mature trees/shrubs & hedging. There is an expansive area of timber decking next to the house and further decking by the wooden retreat at the far end of the garden. To the front of the house there is a pebbled driveway that could accommodate at least 4 cars, flower beds, plus bordering hedge and bushes.
-
Garden Retreat
Being professionally constructed, lined and heavily insulated and benefiting from full lighting & electrical supply, plus high speed broadband and phone line, this is the “Rolls Royce of garden sheds.” It has a fitted carpet and can provide a wonderful retreat as a very comfortable workspace or home office. This attractive timber structure benefits from double doors and twin windows and is further enhanced by having its own timber-decked patio.
Council Tax Band | F |
Total Floor Area | 136 m2 |
Energy rating |
Sold property prices
Properties sold nearby
Valuation
Get in touch
If you’ve spotted something which you think is inaccurate, please let us know.
©Crown copyright material originating from the Registers of Scotland is reproduced with the permission of the Registers of Scotland. If you have found an error with the data please email us.
ESPC provides this Registers of Scotland data "as is". The burden for fitness of the data relies completely with the user and is provided for informational purposes only. No warranty, express or implied, is given relating to the accuracy of content of the Registers of Scotland data and ESPC do not accept any liability for error or omission.
How can I use the information? The Registers of Scotland allows the reproduction of the data which it provides to ESPC free of charge in any format or medium only for research, private study or for internal circulation within an organisation. This is subject to it being reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. The material must be acknowledged as Crown Copyright. You are not allowed to use this information for commercial purposes, nor must you copy, distribute, sell or publish the data in any way. For any other use of this material, please apply to the Registers of Scotland for a licence. You can do this online at www.ros.gov.uk, by email at data@ros.gov.uk or by writing to Business Development, Registers of Scotland, Meadowbank House, 153 London Road, Edinburgh EH8 7AU.