15 Caroline Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 8QY

The property

*CLOSING DATE SET 1ST FEBRUARY 2022 AT 1PM* 1ST FEBRUARY 2022 AT 10:15AM. Occupying a plot of approximately half an acre, this detached bungalow in Corstorphine enjoys three bedrooms, generous living areas, and wonderful elevated city views, as well as extensive garden grounds, a detached single garage, and a private driveway. Features • Traditional detached bungalow • Excellent development and modernisation potential • Set on approximately half an acre of land • Elevated views of the city • Entrance vestibule and hallway • Bay-fronted living/dining room • Spacious breakfasting kitchen • Three double bedrooms • Four-piece family bathroom • Extensive garden grounds • Private driveway and detached single garage • Gas central heating This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Corstorphine sits in a generous garden for a single-storey detached house and garage on the ground to the rear. The interior of the bungalow would benefit from modernisation, giving the new owner a chance to design a modern home to their own tastes and requirements. The property is screened from the road by neat hedges and the front door is approached via a pathway passing under an archway. A practical vestibule welcomes you inside and leads to an airy hallway, which features charming fitted book/display cases and a writing bureau. To the left of the hall lies a living and dining room, where a large south-facing bay window (with fitted seating) floods the room with fabulous southerly sunshine and frames tranquil views of the garden and an elevated vista over the city. The reception room provides a flexible floorspace for layouts of lounge and dining furniture and includes period features such as classic smooth cornicing, a picture rail, and delightful stained-glass windows flanking a fireplace. An ideal layout for everyday life and entertaining alike, the reception room is conveniently connected to a kitchen, where additional space is provided for seated dining. The kitchen currently houses wall and base cabinets and could comfortably accommodate a wide range of modern units to suit the new owner's needs. A rear vestibule accessed from here leads to a WC and outside. Returning back through the hall, you reach three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The triple-aspect master bedroom features stained-glass windows, whilst the remaining bedrooms are accompanied by built-in storage. Finally, a bright, four-piece bathroom completes the accommodation on offer and comprises a bath, a separate shower enclosure, and a WC-suite. The property is kept warm by a gas central heating system. Externally, the bungalow boasts extensive, mature garden grounds, extending to approximately half an acre and featuring a wealth of leafy trees and shrubbery, offering the perfect outdoor space for family recreation and alfresco entertaining during the warmer months. Off-street parking is provided by a private driveway leading to a detached single garage (with an attached greenhouse). Corstorphine, Edinburgh Offering a wealth of amenities on your doorstep, Corstorphine thoroughly deserves its reputation as a desirable and well-connected residential area. Lying to the west of Edinburgh city centre, it enjoys outstanding transport links, making commuting by car or public transport fast and convenient. Furthermore, the area is well known as a shopping mecca in which traditional high street shops sit side-by-side with large retail outlets, such as a 24-hour Tesco Extra supermarket, a Sainsbury's store, and a Scotmid. The nearby Gyle Shopping Centre boasts over 40 shops (including an M&S) and various eateries, all indoors. For the sports enthusiast, David Lloyd offers a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis, badminton, and squash courts. For enjoying the great outdoors, Corstorphine Hill is the ideal place for a tranquil stroll and offers lovely views over the city centre. Corstorphine also benefits from its own rugby, football, and cricket clubs, as well as local golf courses. For those needing to travel further afield for work or leisure, Edinburgh International Airport is a 7-minute drive away, with two tram stops within close proximity. The area is also served by regular day and night buses, frequent trains from the South Gyle train station, and excellent road links to the city centre, Glasgow, Fife, and to the south. In addition, Corstorphine provides local state schools at both primary and secondary level, with Edinburgh's leading independent schools easily accessed.