4 bed detached bungalow for sale in Duddingston

Property highlight: Spacious extended detached bungalow on prime corner site only yards away from Duddingston Village.

This extremely bright and spacious detached 4-bedroomed bungalow occupies a prime corner plot right beside Holyrood Park and Duddingston Village. Seldom available in this popular location, it is a very sunny home with timeless charm complemented by several contemporary design features. The property has been cleverly extended/altered and the enhanced layout (137 sqm excluding garage) will easily adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of modern life. An impressive and larger than average dining hall creates a most welcoming and bright reception with ample space for furniture, double doors and a walk-in store. The charming main public room, dining room/bedroom 4 and the original main bedroom all boast generously proportioned bay windows. Flooded with natural light, its most stylish refitted kitchen/breakfast room is now open plan to a superb dining/family room which is a perfect family hub with direct access onto the rear garden. Also positioned on the ground floor is an extra-large fitted utility room, 2nd double bedroom and very smart recently upgraded/tiled bathroom/shower. A bright dog-legged staircase rises to the third double bedroom featuring a walk-in box/bay window. Direct access is gained into the large attic space. There are UPVC double glazing, Velux windows gas central heating, gas fires and a traditional open fire. This very well-proportioned corner plot (0.189 acre approximately) is walled and catches all-day sunshine. It is lawned and well stocked with various mature shrubs plus ornamental trees. (delete and a summerhouse). There is a sun deck plus stone-flagged patio to enjoy al fresco dining. An adjoining brick-built garage (14 sqm) is accessed via the drive. Opposite Holyrood Park, Meadowfield Terrace forms part of a mature residential estate being a quite literally a two minute walk away from the delightful Conservation village of Duddingston offering a community garden and orchard plus Jock Tamson’s gairden, Dr Neils Garden and its historic church. Closeby are good schools, a golf course and natural loch/nature reserve. This is very highly regarded residential district is quietly located yet less than 3 miles east of Princes Street. It is within very easy reach of fast main road networks (A1), Meadowbank Sports Stadium and Portobello’s sandy beach. Major retail parks at The Jewel and Fort Kinnaird are a short drive/bus journey away. Additional supermarkets are conveniently located at nearby Meadowbank (Sainsbury’s and Lidl) and Piershill (Morrison’s). The mortgage valuation is £625,000 and the Home report is available on the ESPC web site. It lies in Council Tax band F and has an D Energy Performance Certificate. Viewing is by appointment with the Agent 0131 229 3399 (or 075958 20611 out with office hours). The fitted carpets, blinds, range cooker, cooker hood and dishwasher are included in the sale.