A beautifully-presented modern, detached, 5 bedroom family home in an end of cul-de-sac position within an exclusive Morningside development, adjacent to Easter Craiglockhart Nature Reserve. The property sits in an elevated position behind a 3 car driveway and detached double garage with a South West facing rear garden. Within the home there is an open plan kitchen/dining/family room, spacious sitting room, large master bedroom,  functional utility room. All within easy access to local amenities and excellent school catchments.

The accommodation comprises:

Ground floor -

A welcoming entrance hall with oak-and-glass staircase to the upper floor provides access to:

A light-filled, spacious, open-plan kitchen/family/dining room with wood burner effect gas fire, triple aspect windows and direct access to the enclosed rear garden via a sun deck. The kitchen benefits from Corian worktops, induction hob, twin-oven set with microwave and warming drawer, as well as a peninsula breakfast bar. Storage is supplemented by triple, full-height larder cupboards in the adjacent pantry area which leads into a large utility/boot room housing full laundry facilities and excellent further storage. The dual-aspect sitting room has a bay window, wood burning stove and patio doors which access the rear sun deck. A guest wc and study/bedroom 5 is also accessed from the hallway.

First floor -

4 bedrooms plus an airing cupboard are accessed from the oak and glass balustraded landing. The large dual aspect master bedroom with en suite shower room enjoys a private outlook over the garden and adjacent nature reserve. Double bedrooms 2 and 3; single bedroom 4; family bathroom with bath and shower above, wc and basin. Access to a spacious, partially floored attic via a pull-down ladder.

Garden

The property benefits from a front and South-West facing rear garden. The front garden comprises of lawn and an island bed filled with mature shrubs. The beautiful, private rear garden has a large patio/sitting area and deck as well as log storage areas, a raised lawn bordered by climbing shrubs and timber fence. There is also a gate with direct access into the adjacent nature reserve and local amenities.  A parabolic arch with a hanging chair provides a unique feature, as well as a sunken trampoline. 

Parking

The property has a private driveway for 3 cars and benefits from two additional communal spaces adjacent to the double garage.

The garage has a remote controlled, electric ‘crocodile’ door. It has been converted into a large store room to the front and a ‘teenage den’/office/gym to the rear.  The front store has power, light, ample storage for bikes and a dog-shower. The ‘den’ is insulated and floored, has two Velux windows and a wood burning stove.

Location

The property is within easy walking distance of an abundance of outdoor spaces, including Craiglockhart Hill Nature Reserve, Hermitage of Braid, Braidburn Valley and Morningside Park. The Pentland Hills are also a short distance away.

Morningside and Craiglockhart boasts a wide range of local amenities, including gyms, independent shops, cinema, cafes, restaurants and bars, as well as a Waitrose, M&S Food store and Tesco Express.

Services

Full double glazing and gas central heating controlled by ‘Nest’ intelligent thermostat (with phone app). Burglar alarm.

Fixtures and Fittings

All blinds and integrated kitchen appliances (hob, oven, cooker hood, dishwasher, fridges and freezer) are included in the sale price.

School Catchments

This property is in the school catchment area for the highly regarded Canaan Lane Primary School (P1 - P3),  South Morningside Primary School (P4 - P7) and Boroughmuir High School. In addition, the property is very close to George Watson’s College.

Viewings

Initially via the 360 Virtual Tour, physical viewings by appointment only with Truscott Property.

Council Tax Band G

Tenure - Freehold