Recently refurbished to a high standard and part of a modern development, this main-door, one-bedroom, upper villa is situated in sought-after Corstorphine, bordering open parkland and positioned for easy access to fabulous local amenities and recreational facilities, and first-class commuter transport links to Edinburgh city centre. Well-presented throughout, the home offers a large living/dining room, a contemporary integrated kitchen, and a fully-tiled bathroom, as well as a landscaped garden, and a private garage and residents’ parking.
The home’s main door opens to a stairwell leading up to the living and dining room on the first floor. This airy, well-proportioned reception room enjoys an abundance of natural light from a southwest-facing aspect. It is further enhanced by soft-toned décor and handsome, oak-effect flooring. Tastefully styled and arranged around an electric stove, this comfortable living space provides ample room for relaxed seating, and flows seamlessly to an area which promises the perfect setting for seated dining. Accessed from here, an inner hallway (with storage) leads to the remaining accommodation. The modern, well-appointed kitchen boasts a range of understated, cream cabinetry, paired with downlit, wood-inspired worktops and stone-effect tiled splashbacks. This stylish, functional space is further equipped with an integrated oven, a ceramic hob, a statement extractor hood, a fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher, whilst a washing machine is discreetly housed in the hall cupboard. The home’s double bedroom provides a tranquil sleeping area, enjoying a sizeable footprint for a king-size bed and leafy, open views. Neutrally-decorated, the room continues the sleek, timber-effect flooring of the living accommodation. It is supplemented by built-in wardrobes and provides plenty of floorspace for freestanding furnishings. Completing the accommodation, the bathroom has a bathtub, with an overhead shower, a pedestal washbasin, a WC, wall-mounted vanity storage, and a chrome, ladder-style radiator. The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, and an extensive, partially-floored loft space, containing a recently installed combi boiler.
Externally, an enclosed, professionally-landscaped garden features a patio and a sunny decked terrace, providing direct access to Gyle Park via a discreet gate. The home is accompanied by a single garage and residents’ parking with spaces to the front.
EPC Rating: D
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Offering a wealth of amenities on your doorstep, Corstorphine thoroughly deserves its reputation as a desirable and well-connected residential area. Lying to the west of Edinburgh city centre, it enjoys outstanding transport links, making commuting by car or public transport fast and convenient. Furthermore, the area is well known as a shopping mecca in which traditional high street shops sit side-by-side with large retail outlets, such as a 24-hour Tesco Extra supermarket, a Sainsbury’s store, and a Scotmid. The nearby Gyle Shopping Centre boasts over 40 shops (including an M&S) and various eateries, all indoors. For the sports enthusiast, David Lloyd offers a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis, badminton, and squash courts. For enjoying the great outdoors, Corstorphine Hill is the ideal place for a tranquil stroll and offers lovely views over the city centre. Corstorphine also benefits from its own rugby, football, and cricket clubs, as well as local golf courses. For those needing to travel further afield for work or leisure, Edinburgh International Airport is a 7-minute drive away, with two tram stops within close proximity. The area is also served by regular day and night buses, frequent trains from the South Gyle train station, and excellent road links to the city centre, Glasgow, Fife, and to the south. In addition, Corstorphine provides local state schools at both primary and secondary level, with Edinburgh’s leading independent schools easily accessed.