5 bed detached house for sale in Balerno

Located within the sought after village of Balerno to the west of Edinburgh is this bright and well-proportioned detached house with driveway and garage. The house offers spacious family living with gas central heating and double glazing. The accommodation includes an entrance vestibule with doors leading to the family room and entrance hall. The hall has an understairs storage cupboard and wc which is fitted with a two piece white suite. The lounge has window to the front, fireplace and is semi open plan to the dining room which has patio doors to the rear. The kitchen has windows to the rear, space for dining, storage cupboard and is fitted with a range of base and wall units with the cooker to remain. There is also a laundry area, which can be accessed from both the kitchen and family room, with door to the side. The versatile family room has full height windows to both the side and front. A carpeted staircase leads to the upper landing with storage cupboard and hatch to the loft. There are four double bedrooms, all with storage cupboards. There is also an office, which could also be used as a fifth bedroom. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom with window to the rear fitted with a three piece white suite with shower over the bath. Externally there is a garden to the front with established planting and shrubs. A driveway to the side provide access to the single garage with up and over door. The good sized rear garden is fully enclosed and is mainly laid to lawn with decking and patio areas. Viewing of this lovely family home is essential to fully appreciate the true extent of the accommodation offered in this excellent location. Balerno is located eight miles south west of Edinburgh city centre and is a popular conservation village. With a wide range of property types, from large villas to flats, this suburb has something to suit everyone. The area boasts good local shopping opportunities, and supermarket shopping just a short distance away. As well as excellent local nurseries and schools, Heriot Watt University's Riccarton Campus is also situated nearby. The area offers excellent transport links for commuters, with good bus and train services to the city centre and easy access to the bypass and motorways further afield. Local leisure opportunities are abundant here too, with walking, biking and horse riding to be found locally.