8 Craigleith Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2DP

The property

Set within walking distance of Edinburgh’s West End, in the sought-after district of Craigleith, this three-bedroom duplex upper villa presents an impressive city home with its own terrace and captivating views. Arranged over three levels, with an abundance of distinctive features, the villa is attractively-presented with neutral interiors accompanied by handsome natural wood accents and stylish finishes throughout. Accessed on ground-floor level, on entering the home you step into a lengthy hallway housing built-in storage, a versatile workshop/home office and a practical utility room. Stairs from this entrance area, well-lit by an elongated feature window, lead up to a wonderfully airy first-floor landing laid with characterful timber flooring which flows into the adjoining reception area. Benefiting from generous proportions and a dual-aspect outlook, the reception area represents a large versatile floorspace for lounge and dining furniture and accommodates a useful store cupboard. Nestled in one corner of the room is a raised fireplace with a homely wood-burning stove, set against a rustic exposed brick wall incorporating a charming display recess. Next door, a superbly bright fitted kitchen, with a congenial breakfast bar, boasts rich wood-effect cabinetry complemented by striking scarlet-red metro tiling. In addition to an integrated oven and a five-ring burner hob, paired with a sleek panelled splashback and a chic cooker hood, the room also allows space for an American-style fridge freezer. Accessed from the kitchen is a magnificent, south-facing terrace creating a lovely, spacious area. Also located on this floor are two of the three good-sized double bedrooms on offer, one featuring a luxurious walk-in wardrobe and the other a light, dual-aspect outlook; with both rooms served by a deluxe family bathroom. The bathroom comes replete with a wall-mounted WC-suite, a towel radiator, a jacuzzi bathtub and a separate shower enclosure. On the second-floor, a landing, with access to a handy attic space, houses a south-facing master bedroom serviced by a neighbouring shower room. Boasting a vast skylight window with fabulous city views, the master bedroom provides a wealth of space for furniture, whilst the shower room reflects the same stylish, quality finish as the bathroom and comprises a WC-suite and a curved shower enclosure. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, a substantial gravelled driveway, with secure gated access. Situated in the northwest of Edinburgh, the leafy residential district of Craigleith enjoys a tranquil ambience within easy reach of the services and amenities of the city centre. Close to some of the capital’s most treasured green spaces including Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens, as well as picturesque Cramond Beach. HOME REPORT £350,000. EPC BAND C.