* Freehold
* Attic
* Cloakroom
* Conservatory
* Double Glazing
* Drive
* Fireplace
* Fitted Bathroom
* Fitted Kitchen
* Garage
* Garden
* High Ceilings
* No Onward Chain
* Original Fireplace
* Period Features
**Description**
Substantial edwardian villa set in mature grounds with separate garage (with
potential for development).
Abbey forth property is proud to present this beautiful period end - terraced
villa (c. 1910) which boasts a plethora of period features and lovely gardens.
Set on a leafy street within walking distance to cosmopolitan Comely
Bank/Stockbridge district and gives quick easy access onto Queensferry Road -
leading into Edinburgh City Centre or out towards Airport/Bridges. Schools of
good repute are within walking distance as is the Western General Hospital and
Craigleith Retail Shopping Park.
Early viewing is strongly recommended.
**Property detail**
This generously proportioned family home, now in need of some upgrading and
modernisation, is a wonderful opportunity for buyers to create a modern
flexible living space for their family needs. Wrought iron gate leads up
garden path to front door leading into bright welcoming vestibule. Internal
door opens to impressive reception hall which boasts period features, 2 deep
storage cupboards plus storage under stairs. There is a cloak cupboard to
front. The generously proportioned lounge has bay window and gas fire with
tiled hearth and decorative mantlepiece. This bright formal reception room
also boasts period cornice. To the rear is the family dining room which also
has fireplace. There is also a study or bedroom 5. Also to the rear is the
fitted kitchen with gas - fired aga and a traditional pulley. Door from the
kitchen leads out to rear hall which gives access to the garden. From the hall
there is additional storage and a utility room with WC adjacent. On the first -
floor landing there is an additional full length storage cupboard. To the
front is the principal bedroom with bay window and gas fire with ornate
fireplace. There are three additional good - sized bedrooms, and a 4 - piece
bathroom suite completes the internal accommodation.
Externally, there are well manicured front gardens and wrought - iron gates open
to a driveway leading passed the house and onto generous parking at the rear.
The mature gardens to rear are also well maintained and lead to a sunroom -
perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is a former stable over two levels
which is used as a garage and workshop. This could make a perfect studio for
work or for residence. There is an additional wooden garage which makes an
excellent outdoor storage option.
In Summary - A perfectly proportioned Villa which will make a lovely family
home.
**Key information**
Period End - terraced House.
4 Beds, 3 Reception rooms, 1 Bathroom
Sought after prime location.
Generous Storage.
Private Parking.
Mature gardens with shed.
Separate Garage/Former Stable - scope for development.
Council Tax Band G.
Gas Central Heating/Double Glazing.
Home Report Valuation £700, 000.
School catchment for Flora Stevenson Primary and Broughton High (Independent
schools within walking distance)
property would benefit from upgrading.
**Location**
The property sits on Craigleith Road. Craigleith is a very desirable
residential area given its convenient location - just ten minutes' drive from
Edinburgh's West End / City Centre. A good choice of retail amenities can be
found at Craigleith Retail Park and excellent local specialist shops in nearby
Stockbridge. . There are excellent state and public schools in the vicinity
including Fettes College, Stewart's Melville College, The Edinburgh Academy,
St George's, Mary Erskine's and Flora Stevenson schools. The property lies
within walking distance of Edinburgh's Western General Hospital. There is easy
access to The Royal Botanic Gardens, Water of Leith, Murrayfield and Ravelston
Golf courses. Craigleith is also well placed for access to all major motorway
networks, Edinburgh City Bypass and Edinburgh International Airport.
**Viewing**
By Appointment, contact Abbey Forth Property - sales team.
Council Tax Band: G (Edinburgh City Council)
Tenure: Freehold
**Lounge (5. 77m x 3. 50m)**
**Study (3. 5m x 2. 1m)**
**Dining (4. 6m x 3. 0m)**
**Utility (4. 35m x 2. 41m)**
Measurements include rear hallway
**WC (1. 9m x 0. 9m)**
**Bedroom 1 (5. 77m x 3. 50m)**
**Bedroom 2 (4. 55m x 3. 55m)**
**Bedroom 3 (3. 50m x 3. 15m)**
**Bedroom 4 (3. 3m x 2. 7m)**
**Garage (5. 7m x 4. 9m)**

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