The Property

Welcome to 8 Fernieside Crescent, a rarely available Semi-Detached Villa offering Three Bedrooms with lovely private gardens and driveway, well positioned in the sought after residential area of Gilmerton, which lies 4 miles from the City Centre and is ideally placed to access the City Bypass, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Edinburgh University Kings Buildings campus. This spacious property is well located to access local amenities with a choice of supermarkets, small specialised shops and both primary and secondary schooling within walking distance.  An ideal family home offering a unique opportunity with some modernisation and upgrading required. The accommodation comprises:  Entrance Hallway, a spacious Lounge set to the front with access to a Kitchen offering storage and a door accessing the rear garden and the Shower-room completes the ground floor accommodation.  The First Floor offers generous proportions with a large bedroom set to the front of the property and two further bedrooms set to the rear overlooking the garden.  A convenient storage cupboard is positioned on the landing.  Externally there is much to appreciate with a private front garden and gated private driveway.  The large rear garden enjoys a secluded position with an area laid to lawn surrounded by trees, plants and shrubs.  The property enjoys impressive views towards Arthur's Seat and the Edinburgh Skyline.  Further benefits include gas central heating, new carpeting recently fitted and un-restricted on street parking.  Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate this gem of a family home which offers an opportunity to modernise and extend, (subject to required planning consents).           

Location

The property is in a sought after residential area located approximately 4 miles from the City Centre. It combines good amenities with convenient access to the many varied shops in the vicinity. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at the nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Straiton Retail Park and Fort Kinnaird which is less than 4 miles away. The property is well located for primary and secondary schooling within walking distance. The area is well served for public transport to the City Centre and surrounding districts. There are direct Lothian bus links to the airport (400), Edinburgh Zoo (31), the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (7) and Ocean Terminal (11). The City Bypass gives easy access to Edinburgh Airport, the A1 South, the Forth Bridges North and the motorway network across central Scotland.  Fernieside is an ideal location for those accessing the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Hospital Campus.  A poplar residential location offering excellent amenities for family life.