13 Dechmont Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 8JD
Offers Over £395,000 | 3 Bed Bungalow - Semi-Detached with 3 Reception Rooms
Ref: E494849
Description
Set over two storeys, the bungalow boasts a spacious footprint, offering family-oriented accommodation that includes three double bedrooms, ample storage, and an inviting arrangement of living spaces, with three interconnected reception rooms leading to the kitchen. While it now requires some modernisation, it presents a fantastic opportunity for the new owner to create a personalised home in a highly sought-after and well-connected location. Nestled in leafy Corstorphine, it benefits from excellent local shopping and services, including renowned schools. Its position on the city's western fringes allows for swift access to the motorway network, the bypass, and the Queensferry Crossing. Proximity to the international airport and rail links further enhances the convenience of this suburban location. Property Summary: - Semi-detached dormer bungalow - Family-friendly interiors with scope for upgrades - Bright vestibule and welcoming entrance hall - Living room with storage and a living flame fire - Bright dining room open to the living room - Versatile family room with storage and access to the dining room, kitchen, and garden - Bright, well-appointed kitchen - 3 double bedrooms with a wealth of storage - Bright three-piece bathroom - Gas central heating and double glazing - Enclosed plot with low-maintenance gardens - Gated tandem driveway - Attached single garage - EPC Band D | Council Tax Band: F - Home Report Value: £400,000 An airy entrance hall guides you into the living room, a comfortable sitting area arranged around a welcoming living-flame fire with an elegant, understated surround. The living room features practical storage and has an open-plan layout to the formal dining room, which enjoys a pleasant view of the rear garden through a wide window, flooding both rooms with natural light. The dining room connects to a family room via sliding glazed doors, allowing for an extended open-plan feel when desired. The family room is a versatile third reception area with storage and access to the garden and the kitchen. The kitchen, benefiting from a skylight and borrowing natural light from the family room, is well-appointed with fitted storage and workspace. Although it may require some future updating, it has been designed in an enduring classical style and allows space for freestanding appliances. The three bedrooms are all double rooms fitted with bespoke wardrobe storage systems. Notably, the principal bedroom offers complete seclusion on the first floor. Accessible via attractive open-riser stairs from the hall, it is a spacious room with a cosy ambience nestled beneath the eaves, which house a large additional storage area. Subject to available services and planning permissions, this floor holds the potential to accommodate an en-suite. The tiled, well-lit bathroom is located on the ground level and, while requiring upgrading, includes a bath, a toilet, and a pedestal basin with storage underneath. The plot features front and rear gardens, where raised flower beds complement gravel and paved areas, adding visual interest. A gated two-vehicle driveway accesses an attached single garage, providing ample parking for family and guests. 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 Tesco Extra supermarket and a Co-op. 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 short 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.
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Birch House 10 Bankhead Crossway South Edinburgh EH11 4EP
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