Canal Cottage, Winchburgh, Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 6QU

The property

A unique historic property with wonderful outlook and with great development potential. This quaint historic cottage dating from about 1870 is situated on the banks of the Union Canal and is ten minutes from Edinburgh airport. It has wonderful uninterrupted views from the front and rear. You enter into the bright, good sized hallway with windows on both the south and east walls. Situated across from the kitchen, this is an ideal area for dining with room for a table and chairs. The kitchen has a very contemporary feel with contrasting work surfaces and wood finish units with stainless steel handles. There is an integrated oven and hood and also a breakfast bar which is ideal for family breakfasts. There is one original stone wall which is a lovely feature and adds a charming rustic feel. It is plumbed for a dishwasher. The sitting room is spacious and ideal for entertaining family or friends, with a working open fireplace adding character to this room. There are windows on three of the walls making this room very light and airy. In the hallway and across from bedroom 2 is a family sized bathroom which is decorated with while tiles and has a bath with an overheard shower. The master bedroom has free standing wardrobes along one wall and an en-suite with a shower. This in turn leads to a utility room plumbed for a washing machine and it has a back door leading to the rear. All three double bedrooms have fitted carpets with neutrally decorated walls. The house sits in extensive gardens and there is a brick built garden store ideal for garden equipment, bikes or outdoor toys. There is a disused outbuilding beside the property consisting of three large rooms. Planning permission has been granted to develop it, providing a fantastic opportunity to add significant value to the property. The house has secure parking, double glazing and gas central heating. Included in the sale are all carpets and floor coverings and the cooker/over/hob/hood.