2 bed detached bungalow for sale in Craigentinny

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a superb and well-presented detached bungalow located within this popular area some three miles from the historical and business city centre of Edinburgh. The area which lies minutes from Portobello's promenade and waterfront offers excellent facilities and it is well situated for a local Morrison's supermarket, Meadowbank Retail Park and the many independent shops, cafes and restaurants in Portobello itself. A short drive away is the 24-hour Asda at The Jewel and the Fort Kinnaird Retail and Leisure Park includes many of the well-known stores including Marks and Spencer and Boots and in addition a cinema and a number of popular restaurants. For outdoor pursuits Portobello beach and promenade are a short distance away and the house is also well located for Craigentinny Bowling Club and Golf Course. Meadowbank Stadium also offers a wide variety of activities and there is a swimming pool and gym at nearby Portobello. Many buses serve this area leading into the city centre and other parts of the town and access can be gained with ease to the Edinburgh City Bypass and from there to the central motorway network and to Edinburgh International Airport and Queensferry Crossing. There are excellent schools within the area at nursery, primary and secondary levels and in addition the house is convenient for access to Edinburgh College and Queen Margaret University. The well-proportioned and spacious accommodation of this fine family home is presently set out as an attractive lounge to the front with bay window and a sitting room with large picture window at the rear overlooking the garden. There is a double bedroom and a further double bedroom presently used as a dining room. The kitchen is well fitted and opens onto a sun porch, and the shower room is modern and fully tiled for ease of maintenance. The attic space on the upper floor is presently used for storage but has the potential for conversion into further accommodation (subject to the usual permissions and consents being granted). The front garden has been laid out in an attractive manner for ease of maintenance. There is a delightful and secure rear garden with an area of lawn, shrubberies and an attractive pond. There is a garage and parking at the side of the property and a garden shed which will be included in the sale. To appreciate the excellent location of this property and its spacious, well-presented and bright accommodation located over the ground floor with the charming enclosed rear garden early viewing is recommended.