House For Sale £1,050,000
71 Clermiston Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12

Available as a whole or in 2 lots.

Lot 1 + 2: Substantial detached Victorian villa in Corstorphine requiring modernisation, with attractive views, gardens, grounds and off-street parking

Description

71 Clermiston Road is an excellent opportunity to acquire a detached Victorian villa on an attractive plot in Corstorphine. The property benefits from a south facing laid lawn, beautiful views across Edinburgh and shared off-street parking. The property retains much period detail throughout including high ceilings, detailed cornicing and feature fireplaces.

The accommodation is laid over three storeys and comprises eight double double bedrooms and four reception rooms, all with attractive outlooks. To reach its full potential, the property would now benefit from upgrading and modernisation throughout, and offers an excellent and rare opportunity to create an outstanding family home.

The south facing rear garden is the focal point of the property, with a laid lawn and views across Edinburgh and beyond visible from the top of the garden. Parking for multiple cars is shared with the upper villa and Coach House (owned externally), and is located to the rear of the property.

Location

71 Corstorphine Road is a quiet street situated in the popular area of Corstorphine, to the west of Edinburgh city centre.

Corstorphine is a well-regarded, established residential area with a historic village centre. The area is sought-after by families being ideally placed for schooling, transport in and out of the city and with excellent local shopping and recreational facilities.

There is a range of local and speciality shops at nearby St. John’s Road, whilst a 24-hour Tesco superstore and the nearby retail parks at Hermiston Gait, Craigleith and The Gyle shopping centres offer a more extensive range of high street names.

There are a number of family-friendly parks within the area and the woodlands of Corstorphine Hill are on the doorstep. Leisure facilities include the Juvenate gym at the Leonardo Hotel and the David Lloyd Health Club, whilst there are a choice of excellent golf courses including Murrayfield, The Royal Burgess and Bruntsfield Links. Edinburgh Zoo is also situated close by.

The property is situated in the catchment for Fox Covert Primary and Craigmount High School. A number of Edinburgh’s top fee-paying schools, including the Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools, Cargilfield and The Edinburgh Academy, are also within easy reach.

There are excellent transport links to and from the city. There is an excellent bus service from the end of the street and the city centre, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland motorway network are all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 4,600 sq ft



Additional Info

Please note the property is currently configured as two dwellings and is on two titles