5 Durham Drive, Edinburgh, EH15 1PG

The property

Duddingston Nestled in tranquil Duddingston, within sight of Arthur's Seat and just minutes' from Portobello and Joppa, this traditional detached villa bears all the hallmarks of a perfect family home. Arranged over two levels, the impressive accommodation comprises five double bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms and a well-appointed kitchen. The property is beautifully presented to a move-in standard throughout, however, still offers plenty of opportunity for personalisation. In addition to a vast, south-facing walled garden to the rear, the plot also provides off-street parking for five cars by way of a substantial driveway and a detached single garage/workshop. The villa sits back from the road behind a low-maintenance garden and driveway, and instantly endears with its box-bay window and handsome stone facade. Positioned at the front of the house are two spacious double bedrooms: the larger boasts a box-bay window and plenty of space for an assortment of furniture, the smaller incorporates fitted wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors. The wide galley-style kitchen is located at the centre of the home and benefits from a side door to the garden.The space is lined with modern white-gloss cabinetry and pale-grey worktops, and is replete with a host of appliances including an integrated five-burner gas hob, canopy hood, double oven/grill and microwave, plus an undercounter dishwasher and an American-style fridge freezer. The kitchen is supplemented with a handy utility room across the hall, which features further fitted storage and laundry facilities. Continuing towards the rear you reach the heart of the home: the adjoining dining room and living room. Bathed in light from dual-aspect windows to the south and east, this wonderful reception space is made for family life and entertaining, and flows onto the south-facing patio via glazed doors. The formal dining room features a traditional fireplace and a press cupboard (housing the boiler), while the living room allows access to a versatile double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, which could also be used as a study, playroom or snug. Completing the ground floor is the sumptuous four-piece family bathroom, which is immaculately tiled in cream hues and features a contemporary freestanding bath, a walk-in shower compartment, twin countertop basins, an illuminated vanity cabinet, a towel warmer, a hidden-cistern toilet, a linen/airing cupboard and a luxurious flush-mounted television. The kitchen is supplemented with a handy utility room across the hall, which features further fitted storage and laundry facilities. Upstairs the first-floor landing accommodates two large double bedrooms and a modern shower room. The enormous master bedroom enjoys south-facing dormer windows and skylights, and allows access to convenient eaves storage. Double-glazed windows, electric underfloor heating in the bathroom and shower room, and gas-fired central heating ensure year-round comfort and efficiency. The property is also equipped with a monitored burglar alarm and linked smoke alarms on each floor. Owing to its substantial plot, the property enjoys a low-maintenance garden and a triple driveway to the front, a gated (single) driveway to the side and a south-facing garden to the rear. The vast rear garden is walled for absolute privacy and seclusion, and has been landscaped to include neat patios, a manicured lawn and mature shrubbery. The rear garden also accommodates the detached garage/workshop (with power) and a shed. Extras: all fitted floor coverings, light fixtures, curtains (excluding Bedroom 5), blinds, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer to be included in the sale. EPC Rating - E