The Property

Welcome to 3B Redford Gardens, a very attractive and beautifully appointed, luxury Detached House offering six bedrooms, a single garage, driveway and private gardens.  This unique, architect designed property offers magnificent flexible accommodation over two floors, with stunning contemporary design where care and attention has been given to every detail creating an impressive family home with 3000 sq.ft. boasting light, airy and spacious accommodation with outstanding proportions enjoying a quiet setting, positioned at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Colinton District.  The versatile accommodation offers ideal contemporary living space for a growing family, with immaculate move-presentation comprising : Entrance Vestibule to a spacious and welcoming Reception Hall, a spacious Lounge, Family/Livingroom, stunning contemporary Breakfasting Kitchen/Dining, A double Bedroom set to the rear, an ideal Home Office or Bedroom Five, a four-piece Family Bathroom, a Utility Room with a rear hallway and staircase connecting the Games Room/Bedroom Six on the upper level.  The first floor accommodation offers a breath taking landing with a large ''Velux'' window creating an abundance of natural light and providing access to the Principal Bedroom, with a four-piece En-Suite featuring a Jacuzzi bath and a power shower, two double fitted wardrobes and a walk-in dressing room.  Continuing along the landing (passing a convenient WC through to a useful boiler/airing cupboard) you reach two final Double Bedrooms with built-in wardrobes (one of which enjoys views of the Pentland Hills), and extensive eaves storage and a large walk-in storage cupboard completes the accommodation.

This impressive family home offers many bespoke features, with the Reception Hallway boasting a double-height ceiling with a large window set to the front of the property creating an abundance of natural light and a staircase to the first floor.  The Lounge offers a sunny south-easterly aspect with an elegant fireplace equipped with a living-flame gas fire as a focal point.  A second public room offers a Family/Living room set to the rear of the property offering French Doors set in a large window formation opening to the paved patio with gardens beyond.    The stunning Kitchen/Dining offers a dual aspect with a fantastic range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary work surfaces, wall panelled surrounds, feature cabinet lighting and a convenient breakfasting bar.  Integrated appliances include a ''Smeg'' range cooker with an induction hob and three electric ovens, a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and instant hot water tap. There is ample space for dining furniture and ''LED'' down-lighting with a tall contemporary radiator completes this impressive family living space.  The co-ordinating Utility Room offers additional cabinet storage with space for free standing appliances and a rear hallway allows access to both the integral single garage/workshop and the rear entrance hall. From here a flight of stairs leads up to a spacious Games Room/Bedroom Six, with eaves storage, which, given its external access and separation from the rest of the accommodation, would lend itself to endless opportunities for a growing family including an ideal space as a Gym or Music/Cinema Room. Returning to the ground floor Bedroom Four enjoys an open outlook to the rear garden with a double fitted wardrobe, with the Home Office/Bedroom Five offering an ideal space for home working with a window set to the side of the property and a double fitted wardrobe.  Completing the space on the ground floor is the attractive Family Bathroom featuring a bath, a double shower compartment with thermostatic rain shower, WC, wash hand basin set in vanity storage, wall panel surrounds and a heated towel rail.  

Externally there is much to appreciate, with a Single Garage featuring two hinged doors, power sockets, an external tap, a private double driveway and a large area laid to lawn with borders of plants and shrubs.  The enclosed rear garden offers a secluded setting, surrounded by established hedges creating privacy, featuring a raised paved patio with contemporary glass panel surrounds which enjoys access from the Family/Living room with sunshine from early afternoon until sunset, with external lighting creating the ideal spot for alfresco entertaining.  A large area laid to lawn, with borders of mature plants and shrubs, with raised planting beds, a lily pond adding the finishing touch and gated side access to the front of the property.  Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing and Wooden Window Shutters.  Early viewing is essential to fully appreciate the unique opportunity on offer with true turn-key presentation to this impressive family home.  

Location

Sitting on the south-west outskirts of the city, the exclusive conservation area of Colinton is one of Edinburgh’s most desirable residential areas with the historic village of Colinton itself, Colinton Dell and the Pentland Hills Regional Park to the South offering a enticing combination of village life all within easy reach of the nearby city attractions. Dating back to the 11th century, Colinton Village offers old-world charm with picturesque streets that sit snugly within the valley of the Water of Leith.  In addition to beautiful period buildings, you will find a wide variety of independent retailers and speciality shops. Picturesque and compact, the village also offers a surprising range of amenities, with small speciality shops meeting everyday needs and 3 large supermarkets nearby, namely a Tesco Superstore at Redford Barracks, a Sainsbury’s Superstore at Longstone and an Aldi at Oxgangs, all within a five minute drive. Along with the variety of shops in Colinton Village you will also find a medical centre, dentist, library, post office, bank and two excellent restaurants. The property lies within the catchment area for high-ranking state schools including Colinton Primary, St Mark’s RC Primary, Firrhill High and St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High.  Merchiston Castle School lies just east of the village, with George Watson’s College also readily accessible. The outdoor enthusiast will be delighted by the proximity of the beautiful walks through Colinton Dell along the Water of Leith Walkway and for the more energetic several excellent golf courses and the wide open spaces of the Pentland Hills, with Hillend Ski Slope,  as well as Craiglockhart Sports & Leisure Centre are within easy reach. The area is very well served by regular public transport links and lies in close proximity to the City Bypass and the Motorway networks make commuting fast and convenient via the Dreghorn Link, connecting to the central motorway network, Edinburgh International Airport and the Queensferry Crossing.