Enjoying a mature, residential setting in desirable Carrick Knowe, this traditional, two-bedroom, main-door upper villa boasts modern interiors, generously-proportioned living accommodation and extensive, versatile attic space, plus an enclosed garden, a private driveway, and a shared drying green.
Traditional main-door upper villa
Popular residential area
Desirable city district
Entrance stair and hallway
Spacious living/dining room
Well-equipped kitchen
Two double bedrooms
Three-piece bathroom
Extensive, versatile attic space
Private, enclosed garden
Shared drying green
Single driveway
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Enviably located in Carrick Knowe, this two-bedroom, main-door upper villa enjoys proximity to local amenities, schools, and transport links, and lies within easy reach of scenic open green space. The well-presented home will appeal to first-time buyers, young families, commuters, and buy-to-let investors alike.
Behind the home’s front door, a staircase rises up to a bright central hallway, leading to the well-proportioned accommodation on offer. Enjoying tranquil, rear garden views, a living and dining room immediately impresses with its wood-styled flooring, traditional fireplace, and stylish presentation. Supplemented by built-in storage, the reception room provides versatile space for both lounge and dining furniture, and conveniently adjoins a kitchen, fitted with crisp-white cabinetry, solid timber worktops, and on-trend, metro-tiled splashbacks. The kitchen is further equipped with an integrated oven and a gas hob, whilst space is provided for a freestanding fridge/freezer and a washing machine. Two spacious, individually-styled double bedrooms are comfortably carpeted and accompanied by built-in storage, whilst a contemporary bathroom features soft-toned, marble-effect tiling, a bathtub with an overhead shower, a basin set into storage and a WC. Accessed from the hall, an attic, with power and light, provides additional, extensive, versatile space. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout, and the home is protected by CCTV.
Externally, the property is accompanied by low-maintenance side and rear gardens, providing space for a large garden shed and electrics for a sauna, a front single driveway, and access to a shared drying green.
Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings and integrated kitchen appliances. The garden shed, including a sauna, may be available by separate negotiation.
Carrick Knowe
Lying to the west of the city centre, and south of sought-after Corstorphine, Carrick Knowe is a desirable residential area dating back to the mid-1900s. The delightful leafy suburb offers a good range of local shopping, a supermarket and a church. Further services can be accessed in adjacent Corstorphine, which features independent retailers, supermarkets, banks, a post office, a pharmacy, eateries, cafés, restaurants and a hotel. Meanwhile, the plethora of amenities and entertainment in the heart of Edinburgh are just a few miles away and The Gyle Shopping Centre, complete with big brand retailers, specialist stores and restaurants, is also close by. Primary and secondary education in both the public and private sector is easily accessible. For those looking for a dose of fresh air, Carrick Knowe boasts a large public park and its own parkland golf course, which is framed by mature trees, sits in the shadow of the renowned Murrayfield Stadium and enjoys an impressive Edinburgh Castle backdrop. If residents prefer indoor exercise, David Lloyd Edinburgh Corstophine is within easy reach and includes a state-of-the-art gym, group exercise sessions, tennis courts and spa facilities. Well-connected Carrick Knowe offers superb transport links to the centre of Edinburgh and further afield, courtesy of trams, buses and the city bypass, which provides access to the A1.