71 Willowbrae Avenue, Willowbrae, Edinburgh, EH8 7HX

The property

Viewing is essential to appreciate this fabulous traditional semi villa, occupying a prime corner site in a much sought after area, with the huge benefit of lovely far-reaching views and the green expanse of Holyrood Park right at the end of the road. The beautifully presented interior is much enhanced by lovely period style features and boasts light, generous sized and flexible accommodation ideal for a family. This is a substantial and rarely available semi detached villa, built around 1905, set on the corner of Willowbrae Avenue and Paisley Crescent, with the elevated position of the house ensuring superb sea views from many of the rooms. A finely carved wood mantelpiece is the focal point in the bay windowed living room, which is adorned with decorative cornicework. A separate dining room with fireplace is suitable for use as such, or as a downstairs bedroom if required, with an attractively tiled shower-room (re-fitted in 2019) close at hand. The fully fitted kitchen has plenty of storage facilities and ample free floor space for dining, plus a handy utility room off. Upstairs are four bedrooms, the main room having a bay window and great views as far as the Fife coastline, and a modern bathroom with electric shower. A staircase from the upper landing gives access out to the roof. Well tended private gardens to front, side and rear are fully enclosed and child friendly, comprising lawn and patio areas for sitting out and a choice of mature growing stock providing greenery. Lying at the foot of the rear garden is the detached garage, accessed from a driveway leading off neighbouring Paisley Crescent. Features include: vestibule and hallway with stained glass feature; living room; dining room/Bedroom 5; kitchen/dining room; utility room; four bedrooms; modern bathroom and shower-room; double glazing, gas central heating, security alarm; fully enclosed private gardens front, side and rear; detached garage with power; driveway.