A modern extension
4 Craigcrook Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 3NW
Offers over £400,000
3 bed lower flat with 2 reception rooms
ESPC ref: 388072
EPC rating: D
Selling solicitor: DMD Solicitors and Estate Agents
Contact details: 0131 253 2970
This stone-built three bedroom main door lower flat is not only beautifully decorated, but has been given an architect-designed extension at the back of the house, which creates a comfortable, modern living space . The extension has been finished externally in Canadian Western Red Cedar shingles and it has a feature glass-to-glass corner window and roof light. The interior is finished to a high standard and the décor is in a neutral style.
As well as this ultra-modern extension, many of the original period features have been retained and enhanced by the tasteful decoration. The property further benefits from gas central heating and private, landscaped front and rear gardens.
You enter the home through the porch which still has its original mosaic flooring. The entrance hall has a shelved storage cupboard and leads through to the spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living room to the rear. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern gloss white wall and base mounted cupboard units with Corian worktops, Smeg ceramic hob, Elica extractor hood, Siemens double oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. The living area has a wall mounting for TV and concealed cabling on the stylish slate wall in the extension and the wrap-around glass offers wonderful views over the garden. This private garden is pleasantly landscaped and has a tiled patio.
The well-proportioned master bedroom has a bay window to the front of the house, and added comfort with an en suite shower room. There is a further spacious front-facing double bedroom and a single bedroom which looks over the back garden. The bathroom has Fired Earth wall tiles, Catalano basin and wall hung WC, a freestanding bath a wedi wet room system and heated towel rail. There is also engineered walnut flooring throughout the living areas and in the master bedroom.
There is an enclosed, private garden to the rear of the property which is pleasantly landscaped and has a tiled patio. The front garden is designed for low maintenance.
Blackhall is a popular residential area a few miles to the north west of the city centre. The area has a range of excellent local amenities including a Sainsbury’s supermarket, a Marks & Spencer and a range of major national retailers at Craigleith Retail Park which is within a short drive. There are also good local shops at Davidson’s Mains including a Tesco Metro and there is a Tesco Express on Queensferry Road. Corstorphine Hill is nearby offering lovely walks and it is close to The Edinburgh cycle route network. Other social amenities include Blackhall Lawn Tennis Club, Blackhall Medical centre, Veterinary clinics, post office, dental practices and the Western General Hospital. The area has excellent bus routes into the city centre and the city bypass and M8 are within close proximity giving access to the Edinburgh International Airport, Forth Road Bridge and central motorway network. It lies within the catchment area of Blackhall Primary School and the Royal High School. It is also close to many leading independent schools including Erskine Stewart’s Melville, St George’s, Fettes and the Edinburgh Academy.