- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Public Rooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Ground & First Floor
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Attached Single Garage
- Gas Central Heating
Description
Charming and exceptionally spacious extended detached house situated on a large corner plot with delightful substantial gardens to the front and rear, large single garage and generous drive. The property is located in a pleasant road in one of Edinburgh's most desirable residential areas and has fabulous views to Fife and the Pentland Hills. The property has recently been renovated with the installation of a new kitchen, bathrooms, under floor heating, feature radiators and complete redecoration throughout.
The bright, spacious and well presented accommodation comprises - on the ground floor, entrance vestibule with tiled floor. A welcoming hall, with under stair cupboard with hanging rail, leads to the sitting room with bay window having an open outlook to the front, fireplace with a real coal fire. The family room/double bedroom 5 is situated to the rear overlooking the garden and has a fireplace with gas fire. A glazed partition with sliding doors leads to the dining room with hard wood floor and window overlooking the rear garden. From the dining room, steps lead to the fabulous and spacious contemporary newly fitted kitchen with an extensive range of floor and wall fitted units with 5 burner range and integrated appliances, under floor heating and a door giving access to the rear garden. There is also a door leading to the garage with utility area. Double bedroom 4 is situated to the front with a large picture window overlooking the garden. The versatile study has a glazed door giving access to the vegetable garden at the side of the house. The family bathroom with bath with shower above, WC, wash hand basin and chrome heated towel rail has under floor heating and a frosted window to the side of the house. A bright staircase with wooden balustrade leads to the landing and first floor accommodation. The master bedroom has a superb open outlook to Edinburgh Castle, two large loft storage areas, storage cupboard with hanging rail and door to en-suite bathroom. The en-suite bathroom has a fabulous open outlook over north Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth and Fife and has a bath with shower above, wc, whb, chrome heated towel rail and under floor heating. Double bedroom 2 is situated to the front with open outlook to the Pentland Hills and two large loft storage cupboards. Double bedroom 3 is situated to the rear with study room off having velux window above. There are two loft storage cupboards in this room. The shower room, with under floor heating, has a shower, WC, wash hand basis, chrome heated towel rail and Velux window.
Location
The Craiglockhart area of the City is situated a few miles to the south west of the City Centre and offers a variety of excellent local amenities including a Tesco Metro just a short walk away on Colinton Road. It is also within easy access of Napier University. Morningside Road and Bruntsfield Place are close by where a vast array of speciality shops, restaurants, bistros, a Waitrose and a Marks & Spencer can be found. For larger shopping facilities, there is also a Tesco Supermarket at Firhill and an ASDA at Chesser. Excellent bus services to and from the City Centre are close to hand. Many pleasant walks may be enjoyed in the Blackford, Craiglockhart and Braid Hills and a choice of golf courses including the Braids are nearby as is the Craiglockhart Sports Centre which offers a wide variety of fitness and sports facilities. The Union Canal walkway provides access to an extensive walk and cycle network leading to the Water of Leith. There is easy access to the City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and motorway links to the rest of Scotland and the South. There are excellent schools in the vicinity in the state and private sectors including George Heriot's and George Watson's..
Garden
To the front of the house there is a generous drive with ample space for several cars. The front garden has an area of lawn with mature tree and shrub borders. Access is conveniently gained down both sides of the house to the delightful rear garden which is enclosed. The rear garden is principally laid to lawn with a tall hedge allowing privacy with mature tree and shrub borders. There is a large raised patio area which is ideal for entertaining. To the side of the property there is a vegetable garden with raised beds.
Parking
A generous drive with ample space for several cars leads to the large garage with power, light and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. There is a range of floor and wall fitted units and is presently used as a utility room with fitted sink and beer fridge.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings and light fittings are included in the sale price. As are the Range Master Toledo range, integrated dishwasher, large American style fridge freezer and beer fridge. The large greenhouse may be for sale by separate negotiation.
Services
There is gas central heating and double glazing in the property.