5 bedroom detached house for sale

A rarely available opportunity to acquire a detached family house with generous gardens and off street parking, located in the sought after Ravelston

Description

68 Ravelston Dykes, an immaculately presented detached five-bedroom family house, situated in the highly sought after residential area of Ravelston. Built in the 1920s, the stone built house boasts its own private driveway, double garage, along with delightful front and back gardens.

The accommodation is set across two floors and has been tastefully updated and modernised throughout by the current owners. With five bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms, the property is perfectly suited for family living.

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, island, and numerous wall and base units. The open configuration works well and there is ample space for table and chairs, as well as separate area for relaxing. This cleverly designed space is perfect for entertaining

The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen, and enjoys an open outlook onto the front garden. The substantial sitting room boats oak flooring, a wood burner within an impressive mantle and large oak doors that open to the hall, in keeping with the flow of the property.

A useful utility room and WC complete the accommodation on the ground floor.

A carpeted oak staircase rises to the first floor and where the bedroom accommodation can be found. The principal bedroom is generous in size, enjoying triple windows, walk in dressing room, as well as en-suite shower room. Bedroom 2 sits adjacent and is comfortable in size, with dual aspect windows flooding the room with natural light. The room has ample storage space and has access to a well-appointed en-suite shower room. Each of the other three bedrooms are generous in size and are serviced by a family bathroom located off the hallway.

Externally, the property is set back from the road and sits in a large enclosed plot. The garden to the rear is private and secure, with a substantial lawn, summer house, and patio area. To the front of the house there is a driveway for multiple cars, as well as an integrated double garage providing additional space.

Location

Ravelston, situated by Murrayfield, is long established as one of the most desirable suburbs of Edinburgh.

Situated just over a mile and a half from the city centre, the area is convenient for access out of town to the airport.

There are excellent road links and regular buses run frequently in both directions.

The area is particularly popular with families, with schools including St. George’s, Mary Erskine’s, Stuart’s Melville, Fettes College and The Edinburgh Academy all within easy reach.

Murrayfield Golf Course is only a couple of minutes walk and Ravelston Golf Club is also within easy walking distance.

There are a number of other sporting and leisure facilities close by, including the Murrayfield Ice Rink and picturesque walks along the Water of Leith.

There is a good range of local shops in Roseburn and the Craigleith Retail Park is a short car journey.

Square Footage: 3,378 sq ft