4
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2,132
SQFT
Commanding stunning views over the city and the Pentland Hills, whilst occupying an elevated position on a residential road in the peaceful area of Corstorphine, this beautifully presented and thoughtfully extended, semi-detached 4 double bedroomed house makes a wonderful family home. Benefitting from a spacious family sitting room, complete with a large central cupola allowing for plentiful natural light and a wall of bi-folding doors opening onto a very well maintained patio and lawned garden, this desirable 1920s property will attract the purchaser who seeks the combined appeal of proximity to the city centre as well as access to the expansive green outside spaces of the surrounding area. With easy access to rail stations, trams and Edinburgh International Airport as well as the city bypass to Glasgow, Fife and beyond, this property is perfectly positioned for commuting as well as exploring all the cultural highlights that the city has to offer.
Ground Floor:
Light and welcoming entrance vestibule accessed via a foot path and steps, leads into an airy hallway. With solid oak floorboards throughout the whole ground floor level adding to the feeling of space and flow, there is a large family kitchen/dining space with maximum natural light, fitted modern cream units with solid oak tops, a 5 ring gas range cooker, integrated microwave and an under stairs pantry/store. A lovely bright dining room with an open arch leads to a spacious family sitting room with cupola and bi-folding doors across the rear wall leading to the garden. Wraparound corridor leads to a study with a window overlooking the garden and backstairs to a double bedroom. Under the back stairs is a good sized, well equipped utility area with sink, integral dishwasher and fitted cream units and oak worktops to match the main kitchen. In addition, a shower room with sink and WC functions as a perfect separate guest bathroom. To the front of the property, a spacious bay-windowed south facing living room with working gas fire and two recessed bookcases has views over the front garden and Pentland Hills completes this level.
First Floor:
Wide stairs lead up to landing lit by a stained glass skylight above. Lovely south facing principal bedroom with bay window has fantastic, uplifting views of the city and distant Pentland Hills, and a good sized en-suite shower room with underfloor heating and a powerful mixer hansgrohe shower. Fitted mirrored wardrobe. Two further good sized double bedrooms (one with dual aspect) and a family bathroom (with hansgrohe shower) which has access to large loft space via a Ramsay ladder and hatch. Closet with hanging space and overhead storage in hall.
Outside Space:
Well maintained, lawned gardens with mature trees and shrubbery, to both the front and rear of the property. At the rear there is a large paved area accessed from the back door, with a separate sun-trap patio area on the lawn terrace. Access to the rear garden via a side gate.
Additional notes:
The property is double glazed throughout with sash and case style windows
Items to be included in the sale:
Integrated dishwasher, integrated microwave and brand new Samsung American style fridge freezer
Good-sized garden shed
Wendy house
Situation:
Gordon Road is situated in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh approximately 3.5 miles to the city centre. The street itself leads down to the main thoroughfare of Corstorphine Road, with a village atmosphere, all the usual convenience stores needed and plenty of restaurants, artisan coffee shops and specialist shops to explore. There is direct bus and tram access into the city centre only minutes from the door. The cultural highlights of Edinburgh are within easy reach, including The Gallery of Modern Art 1 and 2, the beautiful St Mary’s Cathedral and with the cosmopolitan shopping areas of George Street and Princes Street only slightly further afield. The local road network connects quickly to the city bypass, Edinburgh International Airport, the Queensferry Crossing and motorways.
Excellent state school provision is in the area with Corstorphine Primary and Craigmount High, as well as several private schools such as Fettes College, St George’s School for Girls and ESMC .
Murrayfield Stadium is approximately 5 minutes drive away. The property has easy access to Edinburgh Zoo, the many cycle path routes around the city and ample green space such as Corstorphine Hill and Cammo Estate for walking. The Gyle Shopping Centre is just a short journey for larger shopping needs with supermarkets such as M&S, Morrisons and many other high street retailers.
There are no parking restrictions on Gordon Road.
General Remarks:
Proof and Source of Funds / Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction. All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Gas central heating, mains water, gas and electricity, Virgin Media broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Postcode: EH12 6NB
Outgoings:
Council Tax Band Category: G
EPC:
Viewing:
By appointment through Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Misrepresentations:
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Particulars prepared September 2020 – First Issue