8 Buckstone Crook, Edinburgh, EH10 6XR

The property

Closing Date: 19 Sep 2018 at 12:00 Boyd Legal are delighted to present to the market this well-presented, 4/5-bedroom semi-detached house, located in a quiet, family friendly development in the Buckstone area, south of Edinburgh centre. Set adjacent to substantial woodland, this well-proportioned, extended property offers a versatile and flexible layout. The property briefly comprises; an entrance vestibule with solid walnut flooring, which continues throughout the whole of the downstairs level, a bright and spacious lounge with French doors that give direct access to the decked terrace and rear garden, the kitchen is fitted with a range of sleek base and wall mounted units with solid walnut wood worksurface incorporating a custom made stainless steel splashback to ceiling height with integrated appliances, a useful fold away breakfast bar that has been formed using the same wood as the worktop, a door gives direct access out to the decked terrace, a further door from the kitchen leads to two good sized storage cupboards with another door providing access to the modern useful downstairs shower with white suite. The family room is light and airy and could be used as a fourth bedroom or study depending on requirements, there is a door to the downstairs en-suite. A beautiful wooden staircase leads to the upper level which in turn gives access to four further bedrooms and a contemporary family sized bathroom, fitted with a white three-piece suite with shower over the bath and glass screen. In addition, the property offers excellent storage provisions throughout, including two loft spaces, gas central heating and double glazing. Externally there is a private garden to the front with a driveway and to the rear is a large tiered garden with decked area, which is ideal for outdoor dining and offer additional storage space below, a decorative stoned area with feature curved seating wall and a large area of lawn which is bordered with mature plants and shrubbery. This property will make a perfect family home, located within a well-established and sought-after residential area, surrounded by charming woodland and park areas for residents to enjoy. Location Buckstone Crook forms part of the highly regarded residential district of Buckstone, situated approx. 3 miles from Edinburgh’s City Centre. Directly opposite the front of the house there is open access to the woods and Mortonhall Estate, which enjoys a network of footpaths and the Stables Bar. Regular bus services run to and from the area to the city centre and outer districts, and the area is ideal for commuting due to its close proximity to the city bypass leading to the main motorway networks of the A1, M8, M9 and M90, as well as Edinburgh International Airport, and the Forth Road Bridge. The highly regarded Buckstone Primary School and Boroughmuir High are within catchment area, and George Watson’s College, Merchiston School, and George Heriot’s, in the private sector, are all within easy reach. Good local amenities are on hand at Buckstone Terrace serving every day needs with further shopping available at Straiton Retail Park housing a M&S food outlet and Sainsbury’s supermarket. The neighbouring district of Morningside also has a vast selection of individual shops and boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants and a cinema. Further leisure and recreational facilities include the Braid Hills, Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill, and the Pentlands Regional Park where you will also find the Midlothian Snowsport Centre with dry ski slope. There are also excellent golf facilities virtually on the doorstep at Mortonhall, The Braids, and Swanston, and a children’s golf course at The Hermitage.