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House For Sale £695,000
157 Craigleith Road, Edinburgh


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

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