4-bedroom detached house · EH8 7JR
Sold STCListed 8 days
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About
1 Abercorn Drive is a beautifully presented, four bedroom detached house offering adaptable living, situated on a quiet residential street close to Holyrood Park with stunning uninterrupted views across Edinburgh and towards the Firth of Forth.
The property has been extended to provide bright, well-proportioned accommodation across two floors, benefiting from full double glazing and gas central heating.
The journey begins in an inviting reception hallway, leading to an impressive lounge featuring a focal fireplace, patio doors to rear garden and spectacular views.
This space flows seamlessly into a dedicated dining room.
The ground floor also offers a utility room with convenient access to the rear garden, alongside a third versatile reception room which could serve as a fourth bedroom, again boasting beautiful views.
There is also a downstairs family bathroom.
The spacious kitchen/dining area is fitted with a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted cabinets, integrated appliances, and granite worktops, creating a functional and stylish space.
French doors open directly from the kitchen to the garden, perfect for indoor-outdoor living.
Ascending to the first floor, you will find two comfortable double bedrooms and a single bedroom, all providing ample space for freestanding furniture.
The main bedroom is a generously proportioned room, complete with an en-suite shower room and valuable additional walk-in storage. A three-piece shower room serves the other bedrooms on this level.
Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, a well-maintained front garden with a path leading to the large, fully enclosed and rear private garden.
This lovely home offers an exceptional living experience in a highly desirable location. Please Note - This property will be "Sold as Seen" no warranties or guarantees will be provided by the seller.
Willowbrae is an established and popular residential area, conveniently located east of Edinburgh centre.
Local shops can be found throughout, whilst a Morrisons superstore lies on Portobello Road, a Sainsbury's at Meadowbank Retail Park, and an extensive range of high-street names and a multiplex cinema can be found at Fort Kinnaird.
Nearby Portobello offers open spaces and a seafront promenade, and the extensive Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat parklands are on the doorstep of Holyrood Park with direct access a short walk from the property.
The recently completed state-of-the-art Meadowbank Sports Centre is within walking distance, providing a range of sports facilities.
The east end of the city centre is also close by, including the Omni Centre with bars, restaurants, a fitness centre, and a multi-screen cinema.
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are all within close proximity and offer vast open green spaces for walks and recreation.
There is also a good choice of well-regarded schools catering for all levels and good road links in and out of the city via the A1, with regular bus services available on Willowbrae Road and nearby Portobello Road
Value & comps
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