House For Sale £220,000
Lee Berry and re/max Property Marketing Centre - Edinburgh are delighted to present to the market a fantastic opportunity to purchase a spacious 3/4 bedroom semi-detached family home in the heart of Penicuik, Midlothian. Situated on a quiet residential street with plenty of on-street parking, the property is centrally located and benefits from excellent local amenities within walking distance of the property.
Ideally, this property would suit someone looking for a 'doer-upper' or perhaps a development opportunity. It requires some modernisation and upgrading however, it has huge potential. It is extremely spacious and has a fantastic mature rear garden offering beautiful views over Penicuik.
If you are looking for a town centre with lots of amenities Penicuik is a great choice. There are an array of local restaurants, cafes and shops and larger supermarkets include a Tesco and a Lidl. The centre has everything you would expect from a town this size.
Penicuik is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It lies on the A701 midway between Edinburgh and Peebles on the west bank of the River North Esk.
Local bus routes into Edinburgh make it very commutable and the City Bypass providing access to the airport and major motorways is just a short drive away.
The property comprises: Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Lounge, Dining Area, Kitchen with Large Utility off, 3 Double Bedrooms, Box/Study/4th Bedroom, Bathroom, Front and Rear Gardens. Council Tax E - EPC D.
To avoid disappointment early viewing is highly recommended strictly by appointment.
Front House
This partially stone built property dating back to approx 1890 is set back from the street. A wooden and metal fence border the perimeter and a large hedge runs along the front providing complete privacy. Entering via a wooden gate, a pathway leads to the front door. The pretty country style front garden is laid mainly with grass combined with flowering borders, and a beautiful rose bush which climbs the wall. To the right is an additional gate which provides access to the rear of the property.
Vestibule (4' 1'' x 4' 0'' (1.24m x 1.21m))
Entering through a solid antique wood front door into the entrance vestibule, this area provides plenty of space for storing outdoor wear and shoes. It hosts the electricity meter which is boxed in on the right wall. An internal ornate glass panelled door leads to the hallway. The floor is laid with wood.
Hallway (4' 1'' x 4' 3'' (1.25m x 1.30m))
The hallway provides access to the lounge and the stairs to the first floor accommodation. The floor is laid with wood. Radiator.
Lounge (16' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.88m x 4.24m))
This spacious lounge with high ceiling sits to the front of the property. There is a dg window providing plenty of natural light. It is dressed with a venetian blind which is included in the sale. Below the window is a storage cupboard with sliding doors. To the right is a beautiful built-in high display cabinet with glass doors. A gas fire with marble surround and wood mantel sits as a centre piece. And there is a built in shelf in one corner designed and fitted to house the TV. Radiator. Carpet. Ceiling light fitting.
Dining Room (13' 6'' x 8' 2'' (4.12m x 2.48m))
Leading from the lounge, the dining area is proportionally sized and sits to the back of the property. There is a large secondary glazed window offering a great view of the garden and provides plenty of natural the right is a fitted wooden sliding door providing access to the kitchen. Large radiator. Carpet. Ceiling light fitting.
Kitchen (9' 8'' x 10' 7'' (2.95m x 3.22m))
Entering the kitchen via a wooden sliding door from the dining area, this room sits to the back of the property and provides access to the rear garden via a glass panelled wooden back door. There is a large timber framed window offering a great view to the garden and plenty of natural light. The kitchen comprises of a range of floor and wall mounted units offering plenty of practical storage. Decorative laminate complementary work surfaces have been fitted. There is a single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and stainless-steel hot and cold taps. Cooking appliances include a gas cooker and a washing machine and fridge are included in the sale. The floor is laid with wood effect grey vinyl. Off the kitchen is a large handy utility area and practical storage space. Fluorescent strip lighting.
Stairs And Upper Landing
From the hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor accommodation. There is a small landing to the left providing access to the main bedroom and box/study room. It is fitted with a white painted baluster. Another landing which stretches the length and width of the first floor provides access to the other bedrooms and bathroom. Wooden hand rails are fitted running the length of the curved stairway and one side of the landing. Radiator. Carpet. Access to the roof space is via a glass hatch. There is a further fixed glass panel in the ceiling which provides natural light to flood in.
Bedroom 1 (10' 6'' x 12' 6'' (3.20m x 3.82m))
Sitting to the front of the property this is a spacious proportionally sized bright and sunny double bedroom. It benefits from a high ceiling and is fitted with a beautiful dorma style dg window. Venetian blind. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Bedroom 2 (8' 2'' x 9' 8'' (2.49m x 2.95m))
Sitting to the back of the property. A proportionally sized double bedroom fitted with a walk in cupboard offering plenty of practical storage. In addition there is a wall to wall custom built cupboard unit and drawers. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Bedroom 3 (9' 8'' x 8' 8'' (2.95m x 2.64m))
A spacious double bedroom to the back of the property fitted with a window offering views to the garden and plenty of natural light. Custom built wooden cupboard and shelving unit. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Box/Study/Bed 4 (9' 3'' x 6' 3'' (2.82m x 1.90m))
This beautiful box/study room sits to the front of the property. It benefits from a high ceiling and is fitted with a a vellux window offering plenty of natural light. This could be used as a single bedroom. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Family Bathroom (5' 1'' x 7' 0'' (1.55m x 2.14m))
The family bathroom comprises of an avocado bath with over-head chrome shower fitting. A wash-hand basin with chrome hot and cold water taps. A built-in vanity unit with mirror sits above the basin. WC. Decorative floor to ceiling tiles are fitted. Carpet. Radiator. Secondary dg frosted window. Fitting ceiling light. Although in need of an upgrade, it is in working condition.
Rear Garden
Access to the rear garden is via the back door from the kitchen or, along the pathway leading from the front of the property. Steps lead up to this beautiful sunny mature spot which is split into three levels. It is fenced in either side and there is large stone wall to the back with a range of bordering trees and bushes offering complete privacy. There are an abundance of shrubs, bushes and mature plants. Vegetable planters. A greenhouse which houses a mature grape vine sits at the top of the garden. Bench. Along the pathway at the side of the property there is an external store area for gardening equipment.
Ideally, this property would suit someone looking for a 'doer-upper' or perhaps a development opportunity. It requires some modernisation and upgrading however, it has huge potential. It is extremely spacious and has a fantastic mature rear garden offering beautiful views over Penicuik.
If you are looking for a town centre with lots of amenities Penicuik is a great choice. There are an array of local restaurants, cafes and shops and larger supermarkets include a Tesco and a Lidl. The centre has everything you would expect from a town this size.
Penicuik is surrounded by beautiful countryside. It lies on the A701 midway between Edinburgh and Peebles on the west bank of the River North Esk.
Local bus routes into Edinburgh make it very commutable and the City Bypass providing access to the airport and major motorways is just a short drive away.
The property comprises: Entrance Vestibule, Hallway, Lounge, Dining Area, Kitchen with Large Utility off, 3 Double Bedrooms, Box/Study/4th Bedroom, Bathroom, Front and Rear Gardens. Council Tax E - EPC D.
To avoid disappointment early viewing is highly recommended strictly by appointment.
Front House
This partially stone built property dating back to approx 1890 is set back from the street. A wooden and metal fence border the perimeter and a large hedge runs along the front providing complete privacy. Entering via a wooden gate, a pathway leads to the front door. The pretty country style front garden is laid mainly with grass combined with flowering borders, and a beautiful rose bush which climbs the wall. To the right is an additional gate which provides access to the rear of the property.
Vestibule (4' 1'' x 4' 0'' (1.24m x 1.21m))
Entering through a solid antique wood front door into the entrance vestibule, this area provides plenty of space for storing outdoor wear and shoes. It hosts the electricity meter which is boxed in on the right wall. An internal ornate glass panelled door leads to the hallway. The floor is laid with wood.
Hallway (4' 1'' x 4' 3'' (1.25m x 1.30m))
The hallway provides access to the lounge and the stairs to the first floor accommodation. The floor is laid with wood. Radiator.
Lounge (16' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.88m x 4.24m))
This spacious lounge with high ceiling sits to the front of the property. There is a dg window providing plenty of natural light. It is dressed with a venetian blind which is included in the sale. Below the window is a storage cupboard with sliding doors. To the right is a beautiful built-in high display cabinet with glass doors. A gas fire with marble surround and wood mantel sits as a centre piece. And there is a built in shelf in one corner designed and fitted to house the TV. Radiator. Carpet. Ceiling light fitting.
Dining Room (13' 6'' x 8' 2'' (4.12m x 2.48m))
Leading from the lounge, the dining area is proportionally sized and sits to the back of the property. There is a large secondary glazed window offering a great view of the garden and provides plenty of natural the right is a fitted wooden sliding door providing access to the kitchen. Large radiator. Carpet. Ceiling light fitting.
Kitchen (9' 8'' x 10' 7'' (2.95m x 3.22m))
Entering the kitchen via a wooden sliding door from the dining area, this room sits to the back of the property and provides access to the rear garden via a glass panelled wooden back door. There is a large timber framed window offering a great view to the garden and plenty of natural light. The kitchen comprises of a range of floor and wall mounted units offering plenty of practical storage. Decorative laminate complementary work surfaces have been fitted. There is a single bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and stainless-steel hot and cold taps. Cooking appliances include a gas cooker and a washing machine and fridge are included in the sale. The floor is laid with wood effect grey vinyl. Off the kitchen is a large handy utility area and practical storage space. Fluorescent strip lighting.
Stairs And Upper Landing
From the hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor accommodation. There is a small landing to the left providing access to the main bedroom and box/study room. It is fitted with a white painted baluster. Another landing which stretches the length and width of the first floor provides access to the other bedrooms and bathroom. Wooden hand rails are fitted running the length of the curved stairway and one side of the landing. Radiator. Carpet. Access to the roof space is via a glass hatch. There is a further fixed glass panel in the ceiling which provides natural light to flood in.
Bedroom 1 (10' 6'' x 12' 6'' (3.20m x 3.82m))
Sitting to the front of the property this is a spacious proportionally sized bright and sunny double bedroom. It benefits from a high ceiling and is fitted with a beautiful dorma style dg window. Venetian blind. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Bedroom 2 (8' 2'' x 9' 8'' (2.49m x 2.95m))
Sitting to the back of the property. A proportionally sized double bedroom fitted with a walk in cupboard offering plenty of practical storage. In addition there is a wall to wall custom built cupboard unit and drawers. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Bedroom 3 (9' 8'' x 8' 8'' (2.95m x 2.64m))
A spacious double bedroom to the back of the property fitted with a window offering views to the garden and plenty of natural light. Custom built wooden cupboard and shelving unit. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Box/Study/Bed 4 (9' 3'' x 6' 3'' (2.82m x 1.90m))
This beautiful box/study room sits to the front of the property. It benefits from a high ceiling and is fitted with a a vellux window offering plenty of natural light. This could be used as a single bedroom. Carpet. Radiator. Fitted ceiling light.
Family Bathroom (5' 1'' x 7' 0'' (1.55m x 2.14m))
The family bathroom comprises of an avocado bath with over-head chrome shower fitting. A wash-hand basin with chrome hot and cold water taps. A built-in vanity unit with mirror sits above the basin. WC. Decorative floor to ceiling tiles are fitted. Carpet. Radiator. Secondary dg frosted window. Fitting ceiling light. Although in need of an upgrade, it is in working condition.
Rear Garden
Access to the rear garden is via the back door from the kitchen or, along the pathway leading from the front of the property. Steps lead up to this beautiful sunny mature spot which is split into three levels. It is fenced in either side and there is large stone wall to the back with a range of bordering trees and bushes offering complete privacy. There are an abundance of shrubs, bushes and mature plants. Vegetable planters. A greenhouse which houses a mature grape vine sits at the top of the garden. Bench. Along the pathway at the side of the property there is an external store area for gardening equipment.
