6 Southhouse Avenue, Edinburgh, EH17

The Property

Welcome to 6 Southhouse Avenue, an impressive Semi-Detached Bungalow with 2 Double Bedrooms, a large Conservatory, a Single Detached Garage, gated driveway and extensive mature gardens. Perfectly positioned in a quiet street, close to excellent local amenities and transport links, this property offers ideal family accommodation in the popular residential area of Liberton, lying to the south of Edinburgh City Centre.  This impressive and rarely available property presents generous proportions throughout with scope to extend into the attic space, subject to the required planning permissions and consents.  

The welcoming accommodation comprises: Entrance Vestibule to Entrance Hallway, a spacious Lounge set to the front, a Kitchen/Diner with access to a large south facing Conservatory and French Doors to the gardens beyond. Two Double Bedrooms, a three-piece Family Bathroom and a spacious floored attic space.  

The impressive Lounge,  with its large three window box bay creating an abundance of natural light, is set to the front of the property overlooking the private gardens.  It offers a fireplace as a focal point with a gas-flame living fire and a storage cupboard.  

The Kitchen/Diner comprises an excellent range of base and wall cabinets incorporating a breakfasting bar with attractive tiled surrounds. Enjoying a corner aspect with two windows set to the side and rear of the property, a door provides access to the large Conservatory with paved patio beyond. Integrated appliances include an electric hob with extractor hood and an electric oven, with space for free standing appliances. A pine clad ceiling and ceramic tiled flooring complete the space.  

The Conservatory adds impressive additional living space with a south facing position and French Doors opening to the enclosed paved patio and garden.  

Both Double Bedrooms offer generous proportions with one set to the front of the property and the second to the rear.  

The three-piece Family Bathroom offers a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin with partial tiled surrounds.  

The floored Attic provides additional storage with further development potential to extend subject to the required planning and building permissions. The outdoor space is equally as generous with double gates to an extensive private driveway providing off-street parking for several cars leading to the two-door Single Detached Garage.  

 A walled, attractive, private front garden is laid to lawn with borders of mature plants and shrubs, and well maintained pathways. The enclosed rear garden enjoys a south facing aspect with sunshine throughout the day.  A large paved patio creates an ideal spot for al-fresco dining and entertaining in a secluded position with a large area laid to lawn surrounded by mature plants and shrubs.  

 A single door from the Garage opens to the rear garden, with a secure gate from the garden providing access to the driveway and front of the property.  

Further benefits include Gas Central Heating, Double Glazing, an internal alarm system and window blinds.  Further un-restricted on street visitor parking is also available.  

This stunning family home offers a rare opportunity with early viewing high recommended to fully appreciate the lovely quiet location yet within easy reach of excellent amenities and transport links.    


Location

With an outstandingly convenient location on the southern edge of Edinburgh around 4 miles from the City Centre, home to world renowned theatres, galleries and shops, this attractive street is located in easy reach of the shopping and cultural attractions of Edinburgh and lies less than a mile from the City Bypass (A720),  combining fast access to the whole of central Scotland's major arterial routes and Edinburgh International Airport. Excellent local amenities range from the wild Pentland Hills, Mortonhall Park and The Braid Hills - to the vast shops and services of Straiton Retail Park all located within easy reach. Surrounded by beautiful countryside views and open green space, this location makes the perfect position to enjoy a combination of country and city living.  Local shopping can be found within walking distance with a Tesco Metro, a Scotmid Store, Chemist, Medical Centre and sports centre with swimming pool.  Extensive local shopping in nearby Morningside, includes a number of specialist shops, independent grocery stores, as well as Marks & Spencer Foodstore and Waitrose Supermarket.   There is a Tesco store at Colinton Mains and a lovely garden centre at Mortonhall with a restaurant and nearby country pub.  Schooling is well represented from nursery to senior level with Frogston and Gracemount Primary Schools within easy reach and Secondary schooling nearby.  The areas of Liberton and Fairmilehead offer easy access to many leisure amenities from The Pentland Hills with their picturesque walks, cycle routes, fishing lochs and golf courses, the Braid Hills Golf Course and stunning views of the Edinburgh Skyline to appreciate while enjoying the many walks available, with Mortonhall Park ideal for walking and running - all within a mile of the property. South House Avenue is also ideally placed for those accessing Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary Hospital and Medical School and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, with the University of Edinburgh’s Kings Buildings Campus also nearby.