5 bedroom detached house

A fantastic detached family home with generous private gardens in sought-after Corstorphine.

Description

20 Caroline Terrace is a fantastic detached family home located in the well-regarded Corstorphine area of Edinburgh. The house offers spacious family living and reception space over three floors with generous proportions and a flexible layout, ideal for modern families and entertaining.

The principal living spaces are set off a welcoming entrance hallway with stairs leading to the upper floors. The property is presented in immaculate order throughout with modern finishes and a luxurious kitchen and bathrooms.

There are four generous reception rooms which flow into one another. There is a large sitting room located to the front of the property, with two large south-facing windows which flood the room with natural light, and there is space for a dining table and chairs. Double doors lead open into a large family room and then into the conservatory, ideal for entertaining. The conservatory has windows on three sides and enjoys an open aspect over the rear garden.

There is a wonderful modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances including a five ring gas hob, double oven/grill, dishwasher and wine fridge. There is space for a large dining table and chairs and is a fantastic space, ideal for families. There are doors to both the hallway and family room, which continue the free flowing nature of the ground floor. There is a practical utility room located off the kitchen, which also houses the combi boiler, and there are doors to the front and rear.

There is a study/home office located off the family room, with a door into the garden. This could be used as a further bedroom if needed. A modern WC and large storage cupboard complete the ground floor accommodation.

There are four/five double bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms on the upper two floors. The principal bedroom is to the front and boasts wonderful views over the south of the city to the Pentland Hills in the distance. There are a pair of built-in wardrobes, a dressing area and an en suite shower room with twin sinks. There are two further generous double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and ample space for a sofa and study/dressing areas, and a modern fitted shower room on this floor.

There are two bedrooms on the second floor, one located off the other. The bedroom at the rear enjoys aspects on three sides whilst the area at the front could be an occasional bedroom, additional living area or play room. There is the potential to reconfigure the layout, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The house is set back from the street with a paved drive with ample parking for two or more cars. Mature hedging and trees offer privacy and there are a mix of bedded and potted plants.

To the rear of the house is a particularly large enclosed, and very private, garden which is mainly laid to lawn. Given its size, the garden is flooded with sunlight throughout the day and there are various patio areas with space for a table and chairs. There is a detached single garage for storage.

Location

Caroline Terrace is a quiet street situated in the popular area of Corstorphine, to the west of Edinburgh city centre.

Corstorphine is a well-regarded, established residential area with a historic village centre. The area is sought-after by families being ideally placed for schooling, transport in and out of the city and with excellent local shopping and recreational facilities.

There is a range of local and speciality shops at nearby St. John’s Road, whilst a 24-hour Tesco superstore and the nearby retail parks at Hermiston Gait, Craigleith and The Gyle shopping centres offer a more extensive range of high street names.

There are a number of family-friendly parks within the area and the woodlands of Corstorphine Hill are on the doorstep. Leisure facilities include the Juvenate gym at the Leonardo Hotel and the David Lloyd Health Club, whilst there are a choice of excellent golf courses including Murrayfield, The Royal Burgess and Bruntsfield Links. Edinburgh Zoo is also situated close by.

The property is situated in the catchment for Fox Covert Primary and Craigmount High School. A number of Edinburgh’s top fee-paying schools, including the Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools, Cargilfield and The Edinburgh Academy, are also within easy reach.

There are excellent transport links to and from the city. There is an excellent bus service from the end of the street and the city centre, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland motorway network are all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 2,677 sq ft