4 bed semi-detached house for sale in Colinton

Rarely seen to the market is this striking C Listed semi-detached house set on a spacious elevated corner site. Located within the attractive conservation area of Colinton village, the house exudes traditional charm and character throughout. Although requiring renovation the house has fantastic potential to create a striking family home in this highly sought after location. The accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule with tiled floor and storage cupboard and a door leads to the spacious central hallway. There are two large public rooms located to the front of the house, both with gas fires with tiled surrounds, press cupboards and the main lounge has a bay window and ceiling cornicing. A rear hallway provides access to an office, butler's pantry with sink and a spacious dining room with gas fire, shelved cupboard and window to rear. The kitchen is fitted with a sink unit with window and door to rear, larder cupboard with window and a cloakroom with WC. A wooden staircase with carpet runner leads to the upper floor and there is a window to the side. There are four spacious bedrooms on the upper level, all with original features and three benefit from fitted storage. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom with three-piece white suite with window to rear. Externally, the house enjoys a spacious corner plot with gardens extending to the front, side and rear. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and a driveway leads to the single garage. Early viewing of this charming home is essential to fully appreciate the potential on offer. Please note this is an executry sale and Confirmation has been applied for. The date of entry will be subject to receipt of Confirmation and with this brings the possibility of some flexibility on conditional offers being considered. Once a preferred offer had been agreed and conditional missives have been concluded the executors would be prepared to permit non-intrusive access to allow the purchaser to proceed with any Applications for grant of Planning Permission or Building Warrant. The terms of such missives will the subject of negotiation between the respective parties' solicitors. For the avoidance of doubt, any conditions over the grant of Planning Permission or of Building Warrant will not be acceptable conditions which would permit withdrawal from the concluded bargain. The village of Colinton lies approximately 5 miles south west of the city centre of Edinburgh. Running through the village is the Water of Leith Walkway leading to the centre of town. Many local services and shops are available in Colinton Village including a pharmacy, post office and restaurants and there is good supermarket shopping and other facilities available within a short drive. The property is well located for access to Heriot Watt and Napier Universities and is only a short distance to the city bypass for access to the motorway network and Edinburgh Airport. In addition there are bus services from Colinton to the City Centre. The area is well served with excellent facilities including the Pentland Hills Regional Park, Spylaw Park Campbell Park and Water of Leith Path/Colinton Dell.