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Close to a wealth of local amenities, highly regarded schooling, and commuter links, 52 Clermiston Road represents a charming and characterful family home in the city.
Set quietly back from the road, the main door opens into a bright entrance vestibule and staircase, winding up to a spacious hallway with built-in storage. On your right is the impressive living room. Fronted by a handsome bay window, framing wonderful views towards the Pentland Hills, this generous reception room features a traditional working fireplace with a stunning surround. It is further enhanced by tasteful presentation and classic coving. Plus, it offers an abundance of space for lounge furniture. In the dining room, a broad footprint accommodates a large dining table and chairs. It has two built-in cupboards for greater practicality and enjoys delightful garden views, as well as a feature fireplace for added charm and decoration. Conveniently connected is the dual-aspect, galley-style kitchen which comes well-appointed with a good range of wood-inspired cabinets and generous worktop space, along with a range of appliances.
The home is enhanced by three bedrooms, all presented with attractive muted décor and plush carpeting. The vast, front-facing master bedroom enjoys leafy open views and benefits from built-in wardrobes and fitted storage, arranged around a chic period mantelpiece. A second double bedroom, located peacefully to the rear, also benefits from built-in wardrobes and generous dimensions, whilst the remaining bedroom, a good-size single, offers great versatility. Completing the accommodation, the bright bathroom houses a modern four-piece suite, including a separate shower enclosure. Gas central heating and double glazing ensure year-round efficiency and warmth.
Externally, the property is accompanied by landscaped gardens to the side and rear. The extensive rear garden features an expanse of manicured lawn, framed by a selection of mature trees and shrubs. A double driveway to the front provides off-street parking.
The highly sought-after suburb of Corstorphine lies 4 miles west of Edinburgh’s city centre. The nearby historic Corstorphine Village provides an excellent range of local amenities including shops, banks, a Post Office, restaurants, pubs, takeaways, and a large supermarket. For more extensive shopping, The Gyle Shopping Centre and Hermiston Gait Retail Park are a short drive away. There are many outdoor pursuits to be enjoyed, including Corstorphine Hill Nature Reserve. Murrayfield Rugby Stadium and Ice Rink are also close by. For the active type, Drumbrae Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool, modern gym, and fitness classes, and there is a number of golf courses in the surrounding area. The property falls within the catchment for Fox Covert Primary School and Craigmount High. Corstorphine enjoys a good public transport system, with regular buses to and from the city centre and beyond, and the proximity of the City Bypass and the A90 makes commuting by car fast and convenient.
Home Report: £400,000 EPC: C