4 bed semi-detached house for sale in North Queensferry

Rarely available, a most impressive Edwardian semi-detached villa (circa 1910), boasting many period features, river views and beautiful gated garden grounds. Flexible accommodation comprises:- entrance vestibule, reception hallway, formal dining room, morning room/downstairs fourth double bedroom, WC, dining kitchen, upper landing, drawing room, three double bedrooms, master en-suite shower room and family bathroom. The property features charming sash and case windows and gas central heating via a new Vaillant combi boiler (installed in April 2022). There are many fine period features typical of the Edwardian era, which include deep skirting, classic tiling, ornate ceiling cornice, varnished floor boards and period fireplaces in most rooms. There are superb river views from the upper floor. The home is nestled between a paved rear garden and a beautiful landscaped front garden. The latter is enclosed and shielded by established hedgerows to assure excellent privacy. It features a neat lawn and colourful planting, and it boasts a suntrap, south-facing aspect, as well as a patio for alfresco dining in the sun. Meanwhile, a gated driveway provides secure parking for three cars. North Queensferry is a highly desirable village on the north shores of the Firth of Forth, overlooked by the iconic Forth Bridges, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to a picturesque pier, Port Laing beach, and the start of the Fife Coastal Path - all of which are easily reached from the property. There are ample walking and cycling opportunities, and the area is a haven for the sailing and rowing scene thanks to the North Queensferry and Port Edgar Boat Clubs and Coastal Rowing Clubs. In addition, there are numerous golf courses nearby in the surrounding area, such as those at Aberdour and Pitreavie. The village is served by a shop, community centre and multi-use games area, a play park, Deep Sea World, and various eateries, including the award-winning Wee restaurant and The Shore at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel. More extensive amenities are available in Inverkeithing which is just a 5-minute drive away, providing a wide range of retail, business, and leisure facilities, including a cinema. Schooling in the area is also well-catered for, with a local primary school and a nursery, whilst secondary education is provided at nearby Dunfermline and Inverkeithing. There is a school bus service from North Queensferry to the highly regarded independent schools of Mary Erskine and Stewart's Melville in Edinburgh. North Queensferry is convenient for commuters too, with excellent links to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dunfermline, and Perth. Major motorway networks are within easy reach and there is a local train station (just a brief walk from the property) In addition, Edinburgh International Airport is only 20 minutes by car and there is a dedicated airport bus service.