Stunning six-bedroom extended bungalow in Balerno with open-plan living, luxurious en-suites, south-facing gardens and easy access into Edinburgh

Description

Set within the highly regarded village of Balerno, Little Lodge represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated and substantially extended bungalow, finished to an exceptional standard throughout. Thoughtfully designed to balance contemporary style with practical family living, the property provides approximately 3,350 sq ft of immaculate accommodation, including six bedrooms, six bathrooms and three elegant reception rooms.

A welcoming entrance hall introduces the home and leads seamlessly through the accommodation. From here, a short flight of steps rises to the outstanding open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, which extends across the full width of the house. Bathed in natural light, this impressive south-facing space enjoys open views over the front garden through floor-to-ceiling double-glazed doors & windows, complemented by additional west-facing double glazed windows. The generous proportions and intelligent layout create a superb setting for both relaxed day-to-day living and entertaining, with a powerful gas fire providing a striking focal point.

The contemporary kitchen has been designed to an exacting specification and is superbly equipped with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, including Neff dual ovens, two combination oven/microwaves, a large induction hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Extensive wall and base cabinetry offers excellent storage, while a stylish breakfast bar provides an ideal space for informal dining.

The ground floor also offers an exceptional degree of flexibility, with a range of well-proportioned rooms including a snug, two studies, a garden room, a spacious utility room, plant room, shower room and a separate WC. The snug and garden room could alternatively serve as additional bedrooms, presenting the option to create a self-contained ground-floor apartment if desired. The garden room further benefits from direct access to a rear patio area.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom suite and four further generous double bedrooms, all of which enjoy modern en-suite shower rooms. The principal bedroom, forming part of the extension added by the current owners, is particularly impressive, featuring dual-aspect windows to the east and west and a Juliet balcony overlooking established greenery to the rear.

Externally, Little Lodge enjoys a south-facing garden to the front, while to the rear a private patio area offers views towards surrounding woodland and open fields. The property also benefits from an abundance of off-street parking.

Reflecting the home’s forward-thinking design, the current owners have prioritised energy efficiency, installing a 5kW solar array to supply daytime electricity. The system also offers potential for further enhancement through the addition of battery storage.

Location

Balerno is an ever expanding town, within only an 8 mile reach of Scotland's capital city centre. The picturesque town has a surprisingly rural feel despite being so close to a vibrant city only minutes away. The local community have a variety of amenities within the historic high street which include a magnitude of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Sporting facilities such as Dalmahoy Golf and Country Club are within easy reach as well as the Water of Leith running into the very heart of Balerno as well as nearby Red Moss Wildlife Reserve, Malleny Garden and the rolling Pentland Hills for the more adventurous.

A beneficial feature of the area are the range of top performing schools on offer, such as, Dean Park Primary and Balerno High School. Herriot Watt University is located in the nearby area of Currie which provides a quality option for the community for further schooling education.

Little Lodge's destination allows effortless travel both to and from the capital. Edinburgh Airport is within an 8 mile radius providing a convenient departure both from business and pleasure as well as the A70 and Edinburgh City Bypass are both in close proximity, therefore offering easy access to the M8 for Glasgow and the M9 for destinations to the North. There are numerous buses and train services available from Curriehill station into the heart of Edinburgh taking only a short 20 minutes.

Square Footage: 3,349 sq ft



Additional Info

Fixtures and fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, integrated appliances, washing machine and tumble dryer are included in the sale.