132 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH12 5XF

3 Bed House - Semi Detached with 2 Reception Rooms

Sale history

£275,000 in June 2019

The property

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a most attractive and well-presented two storey semi-detached dwellinghouse with garden and garage in this popular and convenient residential area situated some three miles from the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh. This area of Balgreen is on the boundary with Murrayfield and has an easy approach into the city centre by the Western Approach Road. There is schooling at nursery, primary and secondary level within the area and there are local shops providing day-to-day requirements, with the Gyle Shopping Centre only a short distance away. There is an Asda Superstore at Slateford and a Scottish Co-operative within walking distance of the house. Buses serve this area leading into the city centre and other parts and the house is also well located for access to the tramline at Balgreen. Travelling in a westerly direction, access can be gained to the central motorway network to Edinburgh Airport and the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing. Within the vicinity of this property are Carrick Knowe Golf Course, Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and ice-rink and in addition there are a number of public parks and golf courses. The property, which requires some updating and modernisation and offers much potential for creating a lovely family home, comprises an Entrance Vestibule leading to the inner reception hall. There is a Lounge with bay window facing the front of the property and a Dining Room with views to the rear garden. The kitchen is located at the rear of the property and has access to the side of the house. On the upper level there are two double bedrooms and a third study/single bedroom and a family bathroom is located at this level. The attic above provides good storage accommodation. A special feature of this fine property is the superb garden, which is located to the front, side and rear of the property and is well maintained and laid out with lawns and flower beds with shrubs and plants, providing interest at all times of the year. There is a run-in and timber garage and the sale also includes the glass house and garden shed. The property has double-glazing and central heating, the Jaguar boiler having been installed in 2002. To appreciate the excellent central location of this property and its close proximity to local facilities, and in addition easy access into the city centre, early viewing is recommended.

  • Entrance Vestibule

    An outer solid door opens into the entrance vestibule which presently houses a freezer and the electric meter. A glazed door leads into the

  • Inner Reception Hall

    With fitted carpet and radiator. There is a useful under-stairs storage cupboard.

  • Lounge

    This is an attractive well-presented room with large bay window facing the front garden. The focal point is a fitted electric fire with mantel and surround and the sale includes the fitted carpet and curtains. Six power points, radiator. Cupboard with sliding doors. Ceiling light.

  • Dining Room

    This is quietly located at the rear of the property with views to the garden. Fitted carpet and curtains, ceiling light, two power points.

  • Kitchen

    3.25 m X 2.5 m / 10'8" X 8'2"

    The spacious kitchen, which requires some upgrading, has stainless steel unit at the window, fluorescent lighting, wall and base units and gas cooker and washing machine. Six power points. The Jaguar central heating boiler is located within the kitchen.

  • Staircase to the upper floor

    This is carpeted and leads to the upper landing.

  • Upper Landing

    This carpeted area provides access to the bedrooms and to the attic above.

  • Double bedroom to the front of the property

    3.9 m X 3.05 m / 12'10" X 10'0"

    Bright and spacious bedroom with fitted carpet and curtains. Three power points, built-in wardrobes. Ceiling light.

  • Double bedroom facing the side of the property

    3.35 m X 3.2 m / 11'0" X 10'6"

    Fitted carpets, radiator, ceiling light and three power points.

  • Study/Bedroom

    2.05 m X 1.9 m / 6'9" X 6'3"

    Window to the side, ceiling light, carpet and storage cupboard

  • Family Bathroom

    2.35 m X 1.8 m / 7'9" X 5'11"

  • Gardens

    Well laid out and well presented and are a special feature of this handsome property. To the front of the house are borders with mature plants and flowers and there is an area of lawn to the side and a further area to the rear with shrubs and bushes, providing interest and colour at all times of the year. A garden shed and glasshouse are included in the sale.

  • Garage

    There is a timber garage with a separate access from Balgreen Road and there is space for parking in front of the garage.

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