3 Bedroom Property for Sale in Whitburn

Spacious, 3 bedroom, semi detached home requiring some cosmetic updating with good commutability to Edinburgh, Livingston and Glasgow.


Large lounge, open plan to modern fitted kitchen (all appliances), 3 bedrooms, utility, 3-suite bathroom with shower over.


Spacious, 3 bedroom, semi detached home requiring some cosmetic updating with good commutability to Edinburgh, Livingston and Glasgow.

This semi detached property benefits from a large rear garden and attractive open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, there is also a useful utility cupboard. The accommodation would suit the owner occupier or rental investor.

Internally the accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and access to the large utility cupboard which houses an Electra freezer and Indesit washing machine. The lounge is a very good size and is open plan to the well equipped modern kitchen/diner. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of light timber effect base units with wine racks and tall cupboard; it is equipped with a Leisure free-standing gas cooker with four-ring hob and under unit fridge. A door leads to the rear lobby giving access to the large rear garden and has a cupboard containing the water tank. Upstairs there are three very good-sized bedrooms with built-in storage to all of them. The family three-suite bathroom with shower over the bath compliments this generous accommodation.

The property is in need of some cosmetic modernisation.

Outside the property benefits from a front garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a pebbled feature bed and paved side access with outside tap. The large rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a few mature shrubs and a wooden shed.

Double glazing and gas central heating ensure year-round comfort.

All floor coverings, blinds, the Leisure four-ring gas cooker, under unit fridge, Electra freezer, Indesit washing machine and wooden shed are included in the price of the sale.

Stewart Saunders highly recommend an internal viewing to appreciate this spacious affordable family home and its commutability to Edinburgh, Livingston and Glasgow.

Shopping

Whitburn is well served by a good range of local shops anfd supermarkets, including Somerfield, Lidl, Iceland and Scotmid. There is also a Post Office, Medical Practice, Dentist, Library and both Clydesdale and RBS banks.

The nearby town of Bathgate offers a larger range of high street outlets and large Tesco supermarket. Further afield at Livingston you are well catered for by the Almondvale Shopping Centre, McArthur Glen Designer Shopping Outlet Centre and extensive retail parks.

Recreation and Leisure

The historic Polkemment Country Park is close by on the western boundary of Whitburn. Here there are wide range of sporting activities including golf course, driving range and bowling green. The park has some beautiful marked walking trails, picnic and barbecue area and the children's Fantasy Forest play area.

The recently refurbished X-Cite Leisure Centre has both a swimming pool and a gym. There are other swimming pools at Bathgate and Armadale and several golf courses in the surrounding area including Bathgate Golf Course and Deer Park Golf Course in Livingston.

Education

The Local Authority non-denominational Primary is Polkemmet Primary School, which feeds into Whitburn Academy. The denominational Primary is St Josephs Primary, which feeds into St Kentigern's RC High School.

Transport

There are express bus services to Edinburgh and Glasgow with many more local services to the surrounding area.

The closest railway station is in Bathgate providing a convenient travel to Edinburgh.

There is easy car access to Edinburgh and the Airport with the M8 lying within a short drive connecting with the M9, M90, A70 and A71 covering the Central Scottish Belt.

Edinburgh

One of Europe's most beautiful Capital Cities, Edinburgh is the centre of devolved Scottish Government, second largest centre for European financial management after London and home to the annual International Festival of The Arts and its famous 'Fringe'.

Art galleries, museums, theatres, cinemas and concert halls contribute to a rich cultural life.

The city also plays regular host to many national and international sporting events and is a Mecca for shopping with Jenners and a branch of Harvey Nichols amongst many designer and specialist outlets.

There is a huge choice of venues for eating and drinking at every level and price imaginable.

Directions
From Edinburgh take the M8 westbound. Leave at Junction 4. At the roundabout take the first exit onto A801. Turn right onto the A705. Continue onto West Main Street (B7069), turn left onto Ireland Avenue and right into Gardner Crescent.



Hallway - 2.46m x 1.875m (8' 1" x 6' 2")
Opaque double glazed front door with flanking window, carpeted stairs to first floor, radiator, wood effect laminate flooring and telephone point. Door to:-

Utility Cupboard - 1.87m x 1.45m (6' 2" x 4' 9")
Worktop with Electra freezer underneath, Indesit washing machine, electric meters, light, carpet, shelf and 3 power points.

Lounge - 4.38m x 4.08m (14' 4" x 13' 5")
Double glazed window to front with blind, feature gas fire with back boiler, attractive wood effect flooring, radiator, TV point, 3 power points. Open plan to:-

Kitchen/Diner - 5.36m x 2.40m (17' 7" x 7' 10")
Two double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden with blinds, good range of light timber effect base units with contrasting worktops and wall cupboard, inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, Leisure free-standing gas cooker with four-ring hob, under unit fridge, two wine racks, aluminium splashback, attractive wood effect flooring, radiator, telephone point, gas central heating timer, three downlighters, 2 x four spotlights and 6 power points. Wooden door to:-

Rear Lobby - 1.50m x 0.90m (4' 11" x 2' 11")
Opaque double glazed door to rear garden, laminate flooring, cupboard containing water tank (0.92m x 0.83m (3' x 2' 9")).

First Floor Landing - 1.90m x 1.13m + 1.17m x 0.87m (6' 3" x 3' 8" + 3' 10" x 2' 10")
Z-shaped landing with access hatch to loft and Ramsay ladder, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom 1 - 4.40m x 2.89m (14' 5" x 9' 6")
Twin double glazed windows to rear overlooking the garden, two double mirrored wardrobes, carpeted flooring, radiator and 2 power points.

Bedroom 2 - 2.81m x 2.69m (9' 3" x 8' 10")
Double glazed window to front, shelved cupboard, carpeted flooring, radiator and 2 power points.

Bedroom 3 - 2.72m x 2.42m (8' 11" x 7' 11")
Double glazed window to front with blind, two built-in cupboards, carpeted flooring, radiator and 2 power points.

Bathroom - 1.88m x 1.76m (6' 2" x 5' 9")
Opaque double glazed window to rear, panelled bath with Gainsborough shower over, glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, tiled splashback, mosaic effect vinyl flooring, radiator and wall mounted cupboard.



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