Situated in leafy Corstorphine, this upper villa enjoys excellent local shopping and amenities, and swift access into the city centre. The appealing two-bedroom home offers bright, airy interiors and well-proportioned accommodation, including: a versatile reception space, a modern kitchen, and further benefits from a mature enclosed rear garden and a private driveway.
Stepping inside, a naturally-lit stair rises to a bright, welcoming central hallway. To the left of the hall is a living and dining room, comfortably carpeted and presented in an attractive palette of soft-toned décor. Arranged around a feature traditional fireplace, and supplemented by traditional press storage, the versatile reception room promises plenty of space for freestanding furnishings, and a relaxed setting for everyday living and entertaining. Conveniently accessed from here, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern wood-styled cabinetry, providing ample storage and workspace, and neatly integrated with a double oven, a ceramic hob, an overhead extractor fan, a fridge and a washing machine.
The two double bedrooms echo the subtle décor and generous proportions of the living accommodation, and both enjoy a delightful sunny aspect. Accompanied by built-in storage and currently arranged as a dining room, the second bedroom showcases the home’s versatile floorplan, demonstrating options for alternative uses. Completing the home is a good-sized bathroom, featuring a three-piece-suite, with a shower-over-bath. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout.
Externally, the property is accompanied by a sizeable mature rear garden, featuring an expanse of lawn, bordered by an array of established planting and shrubs. A front driveway provides convenient private parking.
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax: C
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 short 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.