156 Muir Wood Road, Currie, Midlothian, EH14 5HQ
Sale history
£500,000 in February 2023
The property
Occupying a super location on the very edge of Currie, this is a refreshingly spacious Detached House with delightful, mature gardens and proper family accommodation. Hall; Shower room; Sitting room; Lounge/Dining room; Study (Bedroom 5); Kitchen; Upstairs to 4 Bedrooms & Shower room; Floored attic. Gas CH, Double Glazing; Garage/Workshop/utility; Gardens & Driveway. Muir Wood Road is on the eastern fringe of the "village suburb" of Currie and located only 7 miles southwest of the city centre just off the A70 (Lanark Road). The area has plenty of amenities, from local shops here and in neighbouring Balerno & Juniper Green; slightly further to supermarkets and shopping complexes, to regular buses and a rail stop; there is speedy access to the motorway network…Edinburgh Airport is only 10 mins by car or taxi. Schooling is near at hand and highly regarded, so too, the choice of Leisure options: golfing, bowling, tennis, playparks and of course, the picturesque walks along the Water of Leith or over the Pentland Hills. There are also lots of community-based activities to be had. It is therefore little wonder that Currie is such a desirable place to live. Built during a period when new-build homes were constructed to a high standard and, on generously sized plots, this is a very spacious DETACHED VILLA ideal for the modern family. Indeed, the current owners have enjoyed many happy years residing in the property which also offers flexible accommodation; the downstairs study offers the option of a guest bedroom convenient for the ground floor shower room, for example. The original layout has been extended to the rear and side taking advantage of the lovely, sunny mature rear gardens. There is gas central heating backed up with Solar Panel energy; double glazing. Significantly, there is a substantial garage/workshop/utility space. Potential buyers should be attracted by the potential to upgrade and introduce their own interior design ideas.
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Entrance
The front of this property is highly impressive, featuring a large mono-block driveway. The front open porch canopy has a custom finish in "firestone". There's a Vestibule with boxed-in electrics and door two Hall.
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Hall
Atteactively shaped and has useful understaff cupboard.
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Lounge
2.69 m X 3.63 m / 8'10" X 11'11"
This is the extended part of the property and a lovely addition; it has windows on two aspects and sliding patio doors giving direct access to the garden.
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Sittingroom
5.21 m X 3.51 m / 17'1" X 11'6"
Undoubtedly, a special feature of the house, this spacious main public room overlooks the rear gardens. It has a fireplace at one end and folding doors at the other; when open, there is a real sense of space and it shows how ideal it is for entertaining.
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Dining Room
3.53 m X 3.63 m / 11'7" X 11'11"
with window to side and a fitted sideboard, the dining room actually opens onto the lounge; a set up that works very well.
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Kitchen
3.2 m X 3.58 m / 10'6" X 11'9"
Very appealing also having windows on two aspects. It is fitted with modern floors & wall units that are perhaps a little dated now but perfectly serviceable. Lots of potential here.
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Bedroom 1
5.23 m X 3.53 m / 17'2" X 11'7"
A bright, comfortable main Bedroom. It is set to the rear and has extensive fitted wardrobes.
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Bedroom 2
3.58 m X 3.53 m / 11'9" X 11'7"
Another good sized double bedroom set to the rear.
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Bedroom 3
3.23 m X 2.9 m / 10'7" X 9'6"
Used as a twin bedroom it has a window to the side.
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Bedroom 4
3.23 m X 2.39 m / 10'7" X 7'10"
Enjoying the morning sun and an open view across fields.
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Study(work from home) or Bed 5
3.2 m X 2.87 m / 10'6" X 9'5"
With window to front. This is a versatile room which was recently used as a bedroom and does accommodate a double bed.
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New Shower room
Replacing the former bathroom this is a lavishly appointed contemporary Shoer room.
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Shower Room
Off the hall, a downstairs toilet with shower as an extra.
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Landing
The first floor landing has "ramsey-type ladders" to a storage area which is floored & insulated.
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Outside
The drive & Lawn to the front offers easy maintenance. To the rear the landscaped gardens are delightful. Garage?Workshop (9.85m x 3.84m ) A huge space! Space for car & workshop.
| Council Tax Band | G |
| Total Floor Area | 129 m2 |
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