4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
The property has been well-maintained and upgraded by the current owners to allow for flexible living spaces suited to modern family life. The downstairs accommodation flows together with a large sitting room with bay window, garden room with sliding doors on to the terraced garden, open plan kitchen/living/dining room and a third reception space that can also be used as a downstairs bedroom/office or play room. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a bathroom with walk-in shower and a large utility room housing the washing machine and boiler. The house is abundant in period features with herringbone mahogany parquet flooring, original architraves and original wooden doors.
A beautiful carved wood staircase takes you to the first-floor landing – bathed in light from two large windows. The accommodation upstairs boasts two large double bedrooms and a third single bedroom. The fourth principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower (note the current owners have obtained and sought planning permission to enhance and make the ensuite larger) and deep built-in storage cupboards. All bedrooms benefit from lovely sunny views over the treetops and on to the Pentland Hills.
Externally the property has a mature south-facing landscaped garden with an impressive water feature, decked pergola and mix of seasonal flowers, perennial shrubs, trees and raised beds. There is private parking to the rear of the house for several cars along with an EV electric charging point. There is also a detached single garage with workshop and cabin shed in the rear enclosed lawn space. The property boasts solar panels and charging batteries which greatly contribute to efficient living and low energy bills.
The property’s private situation backing on to Mortonhall Golf Club ensures easy access to the Braid Hills for walking and leisure space, the Pentland Hills are also a short drive away. The city centre is easily reached by car and several regular buses. There are also several shops & amenities in Morningside where you will find many specialist shops as well as pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. There is also a large Waitrose and a smaller M&S.
The area is popular with families for its excellent state and private school provision, the property is in the catchment area for Buckstone Primary School, Boroughmuir High, St Peter’s RC primary, St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High and private schools such as Merchiston Castle, James Heriots and George Watsons close at hand.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Entrance hallway, sitting room, reception room, dining/kitchen, garden room, utility room, shower room, under stair storage cupboard.
First Floor:
Principal bedroom with en-suite showerroom, two large double bedrooms, single bedroom, family bathroom, airing cupboard, loft with Ramsay ladder.
Externally the property benefits from a private driveway with large courtyard at the rear of the house with parking for several cars. There is a detached single garage with workshop to the rear.
EPC: C
Council Tax: H
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: H
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