Ladywell Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12

Superb opportunity to acquire a charming and peacefully located, four bedroom detached family home now requiring modernisation, with spectacular private gardens.

Description

1 Ladywell Road provides the opportunity to acquire a charming and peacefully located, four bedroom detached house. The accommodation is well proportioned with comfortable sized rooms throughout. Now requiring some modernisation, there is great potential to create a superb family home, ideally suited to modern family living. A spacious sitting room, snug and dining room, each with a stunning garden outlook, ensure there is ample room for relaxing and entertaining on the ground floor. The outside space is extensive, with an evidently well-maintained, mature and colourful garden, as well as two large garages and private parking for several vehicles. With a variety of nature trails and views across Edinburgh from the nearby Corstorphine Hill, this is a delightful location for those who wish to benefit from a semi-rural feel while also enjoying easy access to a range of excellent local amenities.

Entered through a vestibule into a bright and open hallway, exposed timber beams immediately add character to much of the ground floor. The sitting room is generously proportioned and the sliding patio doors offer easy access to the garden, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor living whilst filling the space with plenty of natural light throughout the day. Adjacent to the sitting room is a cosy snug, offering a peaceful area to relax and socialise with family and friends. At the end of the hallway, the dining room provides ample room for entertaining, also with glorious views to the garden. The cosy and well-appointed kitchen, complete with a fantastic breakfast bar and aga, is perfect for casual dining. Windows and doors around the room ensure a light-filled and airy cooking space. The ground floor also features a convenient main WC.

Upstairs, four sizeable double bedrooms provide plenty of accommodation for family members and guests, with one bedroom benefiting from a spacious en suite bathroom. A second family bathroom on the first floor is conveniently placed. The second double bedroom has direct door access to a large roof terrace, ideal for enjoying sunshine throughout the long summer days.

The extensive garden is what sets this property apart. Filled with a variety of mature plants and shrubs and a patio section perfect for comfortable garden furniture, this home provides the perfect setting for those who enjoy outdoor living and a natural, colourful environment.

Location

Ladywell Road is a quiet street situated in the popular area of Corstorphine, to the west of Edinburgh city centre.

Corstorphine is a well-regarded, established residential area with a historic village centre. The area is sought-after by families being ideally placed for schooling, transport in and out of the city and with excellent local shopping and recreational facilities.

There is a range of local and speciality shops at nearby St. John’s Road, whilst a 24-hour Tesco superstore and the nearby retail parks at Hermiston Gait, Craigleith and The Gyle shopping centres offer a more extensive range of high street names.

There are a number of family-friendly parks within the area and the woodlands of Corstorphine Hill are on the doorstep. Leisure facilities include the Juvenate gym at the Leonardo Hotel and the David Lloyd Health Club, whilst there are a choice of excellent golf courses including Murrayfield, The Royal Burgess and Bruntsfield Links. Edinburgh Zoo is also situated close by.

The property is situated in the catchment for Fox Covert Primary and Craigmount High School. A number of Edinburgh’s top fee-paying schools, including the Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools, St. George's School, Cargilfield and The Edinburgh Academy, are also within easy reach.

There are excellent transport links to and from the city. There is an excellent bus service from the end of the street and the city centre, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland motorway network are all within easy reach.

Square Footage: 2,289 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: The property is not listed but lies within the Corstorphine Conservation Area.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fitted carpets, curtains, white goods, oil fired Aga, plate warming cabinet and some light fittings are included in the sale. In addition the dining table and chairs, sideboard and bedroom furniture are also included.

Excluded from the sale - four wooden garden chairs and the lounge light fitting (in front of fireplace).