Property description

CLOSING DATE SET FOR WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2015 AT 12 NOON. This well-presented, three-bedroom family home across two storeys is situated within a stone-built Victorian terrace, on a quiet street in the popular residential area of Shandon, located to the south-west of Edinburgh city centre. The property boasts generous room sizes, and comprises an entrance vestibule, hall, living room, dining kitchen, utility room, and bathroom on the ground floor, with a solid wood stairway with cast-iron banister rising to the upper landing, two double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom), and a single bedroom. Retaining an abundance of period features, such as ornate cornicework, original fireplace, Edinburgh presses, real wood flooring, and original wood-framed sash and case windows, additional features include gas central heating, good storage, including an insulated loft, and a private and south-east-facing rear garden, as well as ample and unrestricted on-street parking. Situated some two miles south-west of the city centre, between Slateford and Dalry, the property is conveniently placed for a wide range of amenities, which include a selection of local shops, banking and post office facilities, and also a Sainsbury's supermarket and a 24-hour Asda. Recreational facilities are well-catered for by the Nuffield Health Club, The Corn Exchange Leisure Village, Craiglockhart Sports Centre, and numerous golf courses to the south and west. The delightful Colinton Dell, the Water of Leith, Harrison Park, and the Union Canal walkway all offer charming walking spaces, and there is a frequent public transport service to the city centre. Schooling is well-represented in the area, and the Edinburgh Napier, and Heriot-Watt universities are all easily accessible.

Entrance Vestibule - 5' 11'' x 4' 6'' (1.80m x 1.38m)
The entrance vestibule has a fanlight above the entrance door, and serves the hallway via a glazed door. Includes original floor tiles, cupboard housing the utility meters, picture rail, ornate cornice, pendant light fitting, and wall-mounted coat hooks.

Hall - 20' 5'' x 6' 6'' (6.22m x 1.97m)
The lengthy hallway serves the ground-floor accommodation, and also the stairway to the upper level. Includes carpeted flooring, elegant cast-iron banister with solid wood handrail, cornice, ceiling rose with pendant light fitting, radiator, two understair storage cupboards, a further, deep storage cupboard with shelving and light, wall-mounted coat hooks, and telephone point.

Living Room - 18' 2'' x 12' 4'' (5.53m x 3.75m)
The bright and inviting living room has real wood flooring and a bay window with working shutters, to the quiet street at the front. Includes an elegant gas fireplace with solid wood surround and tiled insert, two Edinburgh presses, ornate cornice and ceiling rose, pendant light fitting, two radiators, satellite TV and telephone points, and a floor hatch to the cellar.

Dining Kitchen - 17' 8'' x 11' 1'' (5.39m x 3.39m)
This generously-proportioned dining kitchen has tiled flooring, and a recessed window with working shutters, looking out at the private and enclosed rear garden. Includes fitted wall and base units with solid wood worktops, Rangemaster gas cooker, Belfast sink with elegant brass tap, integrated dishwasher, wall-mounted plate rack, tiled splashbacks, open wall press, smoke detector, freestanding fridge, two radiators, and two pendant light fittings. Also gives access to the utility room through partially-glazed double doors.

Utility Room - 9' 3'' x 4' 7'' (2.81m x 1.40m)
Located off the dining kitchen at the rear of the property, the dual-aspect utility room has a glazed door and window to the rear garden. Includes fitted unit with laminate worktop and sink, extractor fan, wall-mounted shelving, and a pendant light fitting. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine and freestanding fridge/freezer.

Bathroom - 6' 5'' x 5' 10'' (1.96m x 1.77m)
Located off the half-landing to the first floor, the bathroom has tile-effect vinyl flooring, a recessed window to the rear, half-height wood-panelled walls, a white three-piece suite, high-level radiator, and a central light fitting.

Upper Landing - 11' 3'' x 4' 0'' (3.44m x 1.21m)
The bright and carpeted upper landing serves the upstairs accommodation, and has a skylight providing natural light. Accessed via the elegant stairway from the ground-floor hall, the landing includes a hatch to the insulated loft, smoke alarm, cornice, telephone point, and radiator.

Master Bedroom - 17' 8'' x 10' 8'' (5.39m x 3.25m)
Particularly spacious, carpeted double bedroom on the first floor, with a recessed window overlooking the rear garden, with a curtain pole and curtains. Includes a closed wall press with shelving, aerial point, cornice, two pendant light fittings, radiator, and access to the en-suite bathroom. The freestanding wardrobe and bed are available by separate negotiation.

En-Suite - 6' 11'' x 6' 6'' (2.10m x 1.98m)
The master en-suite bathroom has tile-effect laminate flooring, and a recessed window to the rear. Includes a white three-piece suite with an electric shower over the bath, extractor fan, tiled splashbacks, and a pendant light fitting.

Bedroom Two - 14' 9'' x 10' 6'' (4.50m x 3.20m)
This bright and spacious, second double bedroom on the first floor has real wood flooring, and two recessed windows to the front, with curtain poles and curtains. Includes cornice, radiator, pendant light fitting, and ample space for freestanding furniture. The bed is available by separate negotiation.

Bedroom Three - 14' 7'' x 6' 5'' (4.44m x 1.95m)
This single bedroom on the first floor has real wood flooring, and a recessed window to the front, with a curtain pole and curtains. Includes cornice, radiator, pendant light fitting, and space for freestanding furniture. The bed is available by separate negotiation.

Rear Garden - 24' 7'' x 16' 5'' (7.50m x 5m)
The south-east facing and enclosed rear garden is accessed via the utility room, and consists of two paved areas and planted borders. It is surrounded by wooden privacy fencing and a stone wall. Size is approximate.

Property Features :

• This well-presented, three-bedroom family home across two storeys is situated within a stone-built
• The property boasts generous room sizes, and the ground floor comprises an entrance vestibule, hall
• A solid wood stairway with cast-iron banister rises to the upper landing, serving the two double be
• Retains an abundance of period features, such as ornate cornicework, an original fireplace, Edinbur
• Additional features include gas central heating, good storage, including an insulated loft, and a p