Duddingston, 6 Durham Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 1NZ
Offers Over £450,000 | 2 Bed Bungalow - Detached with 3 Reception Rooms
Ref: E484188
Description
This is a fine example of a traditionally built DETACHED BUNGALOW, enjoying a desirable location amidst similar period property, only 3 miles east of Edinburgh's city centre. Portobello is only a 15 minute walk and the area provides an excellent range of amenities. On an attractive plot, buyers will be attracted by the great potential the house offers to extend. Vestibule; Hall; Living/Dining; Lounge; 2 Bedrooms; fitted Kitchen, Conservatory & Shower room; A small staircase leads to the Attic/Studio which could be developed into further accommodation. Delightful sunny gardens to the front & rear. Gas CH. Double Glazing & Garage & Driveway/ Durham Avenue is a highly desirable address, located on the eastern fringe of the residential district of Duddingston and close to the neighbouring "village by the sea"—Portobello. There is an abundance of amenities serving the vicinity including shops, Portobello High Street has plenty; supermarkets, shopping mall at Fort Kinnaird; a fine selection of buses and leisure options. Schooling is highly regarded at primary and secondary age groups. This Detached Bungalow is substantially built on a nice plot. It has been modernised in recent years and is in excellent "move-in" condition. Prospective downsizers should be attracted by the rooms all on the level and, flexible in their use. For families, this is an opportunity to extend introducing their own design & taste, often preferable to some. Subject to LA permissions it should be possible to create a proper staircase from the lower floor, to the attic, should that appeal. In addition, extension potential exists to the side & rear. *Attic: reached by narrow staircase : it is floored and the walls are in place; There is a Velux window
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Entrance
From the street, there is a gate and path leading up to the front door. The front garden is "hard-landscaped" for ease of maintenance. -
Vestibule
Storm door to Hall. -
Living Room
( 4.47 m X 3.63 m / 14'8" X 11'11" )An elegant main public room with rectangular bay window and attractive fireplace & cornicing. Sunny exposure. -
Dining Room
( 3.58 m X 3.05 m / 11'9" X 10'0" )to the rear looking onto the conservatory, this is currently used as a formal dining room but more often than not, neighbours have knocked the adjoining wall( Kitchen side ) down to create an open-plan space. Door to Conservatory. -
Kitchen
( 4.29 m X 2.39 m / 14'1" X 7'10" )A beautifully designed "galley-style" Kitchen with modern shaker units at floor & wall level. Sink at the window. Appliances included. Back door to garden. -
Bedroom 1
( 3.78 m X 3.35 m / 12'5" X 11'0" )Bright and sunny overlooking the front garden, this is a comfortable main bedroom. There are mirrored fitted wardrobes. -
Bedroom 2
( 3.05 m X 3 m / 10'0" X 9'10" )Quietly set to the rear with an aspect onto the rear garden, this is another appealing bedroom. Staircase up to the Attic. -
Hall
an "L" shaped hall with useful cupboard. -
Shower Room
The original bathroom has beedd converted into a Showeroom. -
Conservatory
A really nice large Conservatory, fully glazed and with two sets of doors to the garden. Delightful!! -
Outside
Drive way Garage : a Large 6.6m x 2.49m Rear Garden: simply lovely. -
Attic/Studio
The walls have been formed and there is a velux wimndow. It currently measures 4.50 x 4.24 but as said, could be extended and made compliant.
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