Property Details
A Unique 2 Bedroomed Lower Floor Apartment in a Semi-Rural Location
Set in a delightful locale, this exciting opportunity benefits from open views to the front and rear. This is a rare opportunity for someone to modernise and upgrade a property. The flat has been stripped back to allow the purchaser to see the bare bones of the property and to plan a dream home with the ability to create their own style. Located in the much sought-after area of Ormiston View, Kirknewton, EH27 8DG, this would make an ideal purchase for a first-time buyer, or a young couple, with lots of potential. Sharon Campbell and RE/MAX Property are pleased to bring this property to the market.
Comprising:
Lounge
Kitchen
Conservatory
Two Bedrooms
Shower Room
Gardens
Garage
GCH and DG
Kirknewton is a semi-rural conservation village, ideally placed for the commuter. It is about 5 miles from the Edinburgh Bypass and South Gyle and 3 miles from the Livingston town centre. There is also east access to the A71, M8 and M9 motorway networks, with Edinburgh Airport about 7 miles away. The local neighbourhood offers a wide variety of amenities. The village is within walking distance and benefits from having a railway station, which provides trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh, useful for commuting to Heriot Watt University. A regular bus service operates to Livingston and Edinburgh from the village. The local amenities include a village shop, Post Office, pharmacy, takeaway and a local pub as well as a playground and park, are just a short walk away. The Kirknewton hub is a thriving centre for the local community. East Calder provides other useful services such as a medical centre, gym, sports centre, and library, and Livingston offers even more facilities. The local Kirknewton nursery and primary schools are nearby and a school bus service transports secondary pupils to the highly regarded Balerno High School, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. There are several pleasant walks locally within the surrounding countryside.
The Home Report can be downloaded from the RE/MAX Property website.
Front Garden and Garage - 6.122m x 3.130m (20'01" x 10'03")
The shared tarred driveway leads to private parking, garage and rear garden. The concrete garage is substantial in size. There is hedging on one side and a wooden fence to the garden side, welcoming you to this outstanding property. The private garden to the front is accessed through a metal gate and benefits from a south facing aspect. There is a small inviting patio to the front of the house to entertain family and friends. Predominantly finished with lawn, the apple and pear trees both produce fruit and the wonderful red acer adds colour to the garden.
Conservatory - 2.853m x 2.805m (09'04" x 09'02")
Access to this sunny, south facing room is from the front garden. This spot is perfect for relaxation and comfort as it looks onto a farm and lovely fields of cattle and sheep. There is glazing to the walls, tile effect vinyl to the floor, and a double-glazed door to the front. The main flat can also be accessed from here.
Hallway
As you enter this lovely home through a UPVC front door, you are welcomed by walls finished with neutral wallpaper and bare floorboards. The interior doors have been stripped to reveal natural wood. Two cupboards create storage, with a radiator, a single power point and a pendant ceiling light completing this area.
Lounge - 4.517m x 3.510m (14'09" x 11'06")
Located to the front of the property, this room is illuminated by some great south facing windows. The navy wall creates a focal wall, with neutral tones to the remainder and bare floorboards. A gas fire has neutral tiles underneath and there is a storage cupboard. A radiator and power points are also provided.
Kitchen - 2.300m x 3.419m (07'06" x 11'02")
The kitchen, located to the rear, affords stunning views of the farmland, the Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Bridge. Full of needed accessories such as an electric oven with four ring gas hob, a stainless-steel sink with a drainer, a fridge-freezer and a washing machine. Decorated with neutral tones to the walls, blue tiled splashbacks and part laminate to the floor. Five glazed wooden wall units provide storage. The two large windows and a half glazed UPVC stable door to the rear, allow in lots of natural light to brighten up this room, with the opportunity to enjoy amazing sunsets. A fluorescent tube light, power points and a radiator are all included.
Main Bedroom - 3.750m x 3.380m (12'03" x 11'01")
This delightful bedroom has a wardrobe recess. There is a neutral pattern to the walls, bare flooring and a large sunny south-facing window facing the front. A pendant ceiling light, two radiators, power points and a smoke detector are supplied.
Second Bedroom - 2.835m x 3.187m (09'03" x 10'05")
The yellow painted wall enhances the neutral wallpaper on the remaining walls with bare floorboards. Two integrated wardrobes provide storage solutions. The large window to the rear, a pendant ceiling light, two power points and a singular radiator finish the room.
Shower Room - 1.784m x 1.432m (05'10" x 04'08")
This walls in this shower room have been part tiled and part wallpapered with tiling to the floor. The white suite comprises of a close coupled toilet, a white pedestal sink and a shower cubicle with a wall mounted shower. This room is enlightened by a pendant ceiling light and a single-glazed window facing the rear. A mirrored medicine cabinet and a chrome towel radiator complete the room.
Rear Garden
The generous private back garden of this property is accessed via concrete stairs to the back door or from the driveway from the front, which continues to the rear. The garden currently houses a garage, two sheds and a greenhouse. There is an area laid with grass and currently has a raspberry bush, with plenty of room to grow vegetables and plants.
Additional Items
Tenure: Freehold. Council tax band: B. The kitchen items mentioned are included in the sale, as well as the shed. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind.
VIEWING
Arrange an appointment through RE/MAX Property Livingston on 01506 418555 or with Sharon Campbell direct on 07960 996670.
OFFERS
All offers should be submitted to: RE/MAX Property, RE/MAX House, Fairbairn Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6TS. Telephone 01506 418555 Fax 01506 418899.
INTEREST
It is important your legal adviser notes your interest; otherwise this property may be sold without your knowledge.
THINKING OF SELLING
To arrange your FREE MARKET VALUATION, simply call Sharon Campbell on 07960 996670 TODAY.
This house description is based upon information supplied by the owner, or on behalf of the owner. These property particulars are produced in good faith and do not constitute or form part of any contract. s1homes do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document.
