16 Observatory Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3HE

The property

Traditional Bungalow with Huge Potential and Outstanding Views Over Edinburgh. Featuring panoramic views from Edinburgh Castle to Salisbury Crags & Arthur’s Seat, this well maintained, family sized home has bright and spacious accommodation with gardens, large attic and basement, plus planning permission for an extension to the rear and into the attic. Located in the catchment for excellent schools. Entrance vestibule with tiled floor and inner door to the hall with two useful storage cupboards, skylight and walk in store with hatch to attic Extremely spacious lounge with bay window to the front, tiled fireplace and living flame gas fire Formal diningroom with windows on two sides, which could also be used as a fourth bedroom Fitted kitchen incorporating an electric hob, oven, cooker hood, dishwasher and fridge/freezer Porch, off the kitchen with door to garden and useful utility recess with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer Toilet, off the kitchen, with white wash hand basin and wc Three double bedrooms, all with cupboards, and two with stunning views over Edinburgh Bathroom with modern white four piece suite including bath and separate shower Gas central heating and double glazing Garden ground surrounding the house with a lawn, flower borders and hedge to the front, path to the rear, side garden and crazy paved drive to the garage. The rear garden includes paved patios, lawn, trees and shrubs Garage with wooden doors, light and power. There is also a large store/workshop to the rear of the garage with door to the rear garden There is planning permission for an attic conversion and an extension to the rear creating further bedrooms and accommodation Blackford is a most popular and sought after area of Edinburgh, close to excellent local amenities, particularly Edinburgh University’s King’s Buildings Campus. There are local shops nearby including a convenience store. Nearby Newington and Morningside both offer a full range of supermarkets, independent shops, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and a variety of religious establishments, and the property is well placed for access to Cameron Toll Shopping Centre with a Sainsbury Supermarket. The house is in the catchment area for James Gillespie Primary and High School, St Peters RC Primary and St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School. It is also well placed for numerous theatres, Queens Hall, Sick Kids Hospital, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and walks around Blackford Hill & Pond and the Braid Hills. A variety of bus services run from the main roads to the city centre and other parts of Edinburgh.