1 Drylaw Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 2AT

The property

16TH APRIL 2024, AT 12 NOON A beautifully presented detached, two storey bungalow situated within a peaceful cul-de-sac of just five homes. This attractive four bedroomed home has been extremely well-maintained and offers comfortable and highly flexible family living within the sought after area of Blackhall, one of Edinburgh’s prime residential locations. The home has been extended and reconfigured over the years with the majority of the accommodation remaining on ground level. Feeding off the striking central hall with spiral staircase, there is: a lovely living room with box bay window and fireplace with gas fire, dining room with French doors to the garden, generous fitted kitchen with breakfasting area and utility space by the back door, a particularly spacious double bedroom with en suite, plus two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Upstairs is the principal bedroom which also has an en suite shower rooms as well as access to excellent storage within the eaves. The property has gas central heating operated by a modern, annually serviced boiler and the windows are double glazed. Fully enclosed and gated picturesque gardens wrap around the side and rear of the property and contain sunny seating areas, pond and a wonderful selection of mature trees and plants which include an Acer, Eucalyptus and Bamboo. There is also a beautifully kept private front garden. A private driveway can comfortably accommodate multiple vehicles and there is a double garage with electric, fob operated door. The garage has light, power and a workshop space. With a pitched roof, the garage also offers additional storage. Location A sought-after residential area to the north-west of Edinburgh’s city centre, Blackhall has excellent local amenities, schooling and tranquil leafy spaces. Craigleith Retail Park a five-minute drive from the property, has a good range of shops including a Sainsbury’s supermarket. There is a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and independent retailers in neighbouring Comely Bank and Stockbridge. Further amenities such as a medical centre, library and chemist are available in Blackhall and Davidson’s Mains which also houses a Tesco supermarket, coffee shops and takeaways. Leisurely walks are nearby at Davidson Mains Park, Hillwood Park, Corstorphine Hill and Lauriston Castle. The Ravelston and Murrayfield Golf Clubs, Blackhall Lawn Tennis Club and Westwood’s Health Club are a short drive. Well-regarded schooling includes Davidson’s Mains Primary and the Royal High School. Private school options including Fettes College, Stewarts Melville College, Mary Erskine’s and St Georges are all close by. Regular bus services take you into the city centre from Telford Road in under 20 minutes and the City Bypass and motorway network are in close proximity. Extras All fitted flooring, curtains, blinds, white goods, tall pedestal kitchen table and chairs, IKEA chest of drawers and bed in upstairs bedroom and garden furniture. Other items of furniture may be available via separate negotiation.