Charming semi-detached family home with wonderful private gardens, driveway and double garage

Description

24 Pentland Avenue is a wonderfully spacious stone built semi-detached house, located in the forever popular residential area of Colinton. The property enjoys a corner position, boasting its own private driveway with secure double garage, and delightful wrap around garden. An abundance of fine original features can be found, along with generously sized rooms and flexible accommodation throughout.

The property has been a family home for a number of years and will now appeal to purchasers alike.

The front door opens to a vestibule and into a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows. The impressive bay windowed living room located to the front of the property is generous in size, with detailed ceiling cornicing, and central feature fireplace. Being south facing, the room is flooded with natural light throughout the day.

Across from the sitting room is the recently modernised wc and shower room which services the ground floor level.

The elegant dining room sits adjacent to the sitting room and enjoys an outlook over the garden. The room is generous in size, with ample space for table and chairs, making for a fantastic place for both formal dining and entertaining. French doors open onto the patio area, providing direct access.

Of particular note is the impressive open plan kitchen and family room, offering a fine example of modern living. The kitchen itself is modern and contemporary, along with being fully fitted with integrated appliances, central island, and numerous wall and base units. The open configuration works well and there is ample space for table and chairs. Cleverly designed dual velux windows provide extra light to the room.

The vestibule area allows access to the rear of the house from the back garden.

Accessed off of the kitchen and vestibule is the snug area. The snug offers flexible use and sees French doors open directly into the conservatory. Above the snug there is a useful study area, making for an ideal home office space.

A useful storage cupboard is located next to the snug and provides access to the garage.

Stairs from the hall rise to the first floor, and where the bedroom accommodation can be found. The principal bedroom is located to the front of the property and enjoys dual aspect windows, with south facing views towards the Pentland Hills. Both bedroom two and three sit to the rear of the property, each comfortable in size. Bedroom 4 sits adjacent to the principal bedroom and has a leafy outlook over the garden. Each bedroom is serviced by a well appointed family bathroom located off the hallway.

Externally, the garden is private and secure, with a substantial lawn area enclosed by a mature hedge, providing excellent privacy. There are two patio areas, vegetable garden, along with a variety of colourful shrubs within the flowerbeds

The house can be approached via single gate on Pentland Avenue or via gated driveway on Pentland Road. The driveway provides off street private parking for a number of cars, as well as the secure integral garage offering further space for cars or storage.

Location

Pentland Avenue is located in the Colinton Conservation Area, a high amenity residential area with fine individual family houses in generous gardens, approximately 4 miles from the city centre. Colinton Village has thriving community and a picturesque setting on the edge of the Water of Leith with a good range of convenience and specialist shops and services, a choice of restaurants, thriving local churches and tennis club.

Merchiston Castle School is on the edge of the village and the property is within easy reach of George Watson's College and Edinburgh Napier University. There is a choice of golf courses in the vicinity as well as lovely country walks along the Water of Leith walkway, the nearby Bonaly Country Park and the Pentlands Regional Park. There is excellent access to the east and west of the City via the City Bypass, connecting to Edinburgh Business Park, the Airport and Central Scotland motorway network.

Square Footage: 2,911 sq ft