107 Forrester Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8AQ

The property

This main-door upper villa enjoys a quiet cul-de-sac setting within an established residential area in sought-after Corstorphine. Perfect for first-time buyers, young families, commuting professionals, and rental investors, the well-presented property boasts two double bedrooms, generous reception space, a south-facing rear garden, and access to unrestricted on-street parking, and enjoys a convenient location close to fabulous shopping, highly-regarded schooling and first-class transport links. Approached via a pathway through its private front garden, the home's ground-floor front door opens into a bright, carpeted stairwell leading up to a welcoming central hallway with handy built-in storage. To the right of the hall, an attractively presented living room features a cosy focal point fireplace, set against a subtly patterned feature wall and flanked by a built-in cupboard. Enjoying generous dimensions and versatile floorspace, and extended by a wide bay window, the airy reception room promises a lovely setting for everyday living and entertaining, with space for comfortable lounge furniture as well as a seated dining area, if desired. Across the hall, a sunny dining kitchen is appointed with a good selection of wood-styled cabinetry and a sweep of granite-inspired worktops, all framed by fresh pastel-toned decor and crisp- white splashback tiling. The design neatly accommodates a freestanding cooker, a fridge/freezer, a washing machine, and a dryer, whilst ample space is conveniently available alongside for a dining table and chairs. Also located in the villa are two well-proportioned sleeping areas. Elegantly styled in a tasteful palette of decor, the first double bedroom (with storage) enjoys an open, front- facing outlook. Enjoying tranquil rear garden views, the remaining double bedroom is currently arranged as additional living space, demonstrating the home's appealing versatility. A spacious four-piece bathroom completes the accommodation. Accessed via a ceiling hatch from the hall, and spanning the property's full footprint, a floored attic provides excellent additional storage. Gas central heating and double glazing are found throughout. Externally, the property enjoys beautifully maintained front and rear gardens. Enviably south-facing, the enclosed rear garden features a manicured lawn, a suntrap patio and a wonderful array of established trees and shrubs. An external store also features. On-street parking in the vicinity is conveniently unrestricted. Extras: Included in the sale are all fitted floor coverings, window coverings, light fittings, the freestanding cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dryer. EPC Rating 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 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.