3 Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton, Edinburgh, EH17 8QJ

The property

3 Ravenscroft is an upgraded and wonderfully extended End-Terrace Traditional Cottage in the sought-after Gilmerton conservation area, creating a large home with two spacious reception rooms and five double bedrooms, in addition to a private garden, detached single garage with a gated front drive. 360* Virtual Video Tour Available - Classically styled décor with modern fixtures and desirable period features (such as sash windows with original timber shutters) blends seamlessly with stylish interiors and eco-credentials with a solar-panelled roof. The front door to the cottage opens into a vestibule and then a hallway with solid timber flooring, which flows throughout the majority of the property and into the living room on the left. This room enjoys a classic interior with red décor and exposed stonework around a log-burner stove, providing a warm and cosy welcome. Features: • Traditional end-terrace cottage • Upgraded & with a large extension • In the Gilmerton conservation area • Vestibule & hall with storage • Living room with stove and stone surround • Open-plan kitchen and dining area • Utility room with garden access • Five generous double bedrooms • Traditional-style three-piece bathroom • Contemporary en-suite shower room • Fully-enclosed rear garden • Detached garage & gated driveway • GCH & DG • EPC Rating: D | Home Report Value: £325,000 The crisp white detail of the picture rail and sleek cornicing refine the room, along with an Edinburgh Press and a sash window with wooden shutters, which bathes the room in natural light. Ideal for modern living, the room enjoys an open plan layout with kitchen and dining area, creating a fabulous space for entertaining family and friends. Whilst the kitchen and dining area requires a touch of modernisation, it certainly offers a generous amount of room for a large family dining table and an expanse of kitchen cabinetry. Appliances include: an electric cooker, a freestanding fridge-freezer, and a dishwasher. A wellappointed utility room with an undercounter washing machine and garden access sits adjacent. Leading off the dining area, an internal hall with storage gives access to a traditional-style three-piece bathroom with shower attachments and a built-in cupboard. Two spacious double bedrooms complete the ground-floor accommodation: the master bedroom benefiting from a three-piece en-suite shower room, whilst the generous neighbouring double bedroom would lend itself to be used as a home office. A staircase with a period wrought-iron balustrade leads to a landing and three additional double bedrooms, all with generous proportions. The third bedroom boasts a sunny, dual-aspect profile with a built-in cupboard and a feature mantelpiece. Gas central heating, double glazing, and a solar-panelled roof provide outstanding energy efficiency and comfort throughout the year. Externally, this family home offers a fully enclosed and secluded rear garden with a manicured lawn and leafy greens, as well as a handy shed. There is also secure, off-street parking for at least two cars with a gated front driveway and a detached single garage. Extras: all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, an electric cooker, and a fridge-freezer to be included in the sale. The dishwasher and washing machine may be available by separate negotiation. Area - Gilmerton is a popular suburb lying some four miles from the city centre with easy access to the Edinburgh City Bypass. A wide range of shopping amenities is available nearby, including an Aldi and a Morrisons supermarket. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre is only a short drive away and offers a more extensive retail experience including Boots and Sainsbury’s stores, and a wide range of high street retailers. Ample recreational facilities are on offer in the area such as Liberton Golf Club and Gracemount Leisure Centre, which is home to a swimming pool, whilst some pleasant walks can be enjoyed nearby in the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Nature Reserve. The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary at neighbouring Little France is also easily accessible. Education facilities, ranging from nursery to senior school, are available for families with both Gilmerton Primary School and Liberton High School close by. There are several university buildings also in the vicinity. Gilmerton is served by excellent day and night bus services travelling across the city, and thanks to its proximity to Edinburgh City Bypass, travelling by car is swift and convenient.