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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · EH10 6HE
For saleListed 16 days
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Set within the highly sought-after Braids area of Edinburgh, 56 Pentland Terrace offers a semi-detached family home with generous proportions and versatile accommodation accompanying by extensive views across south Edinburgh.
The property combines excellent proportions with a flexible layout, making it particularly well suited to modern family living, while retaining the character and scale expected of a substantial period home.
Entered via a welcoming vestibule and spacious reception hall, to the front, a bright sitting room offers an attractive bay window and excellent space for relaxing.
A separate dining room provides an ideal setting for informal dining and entertaining.
The bright and well-proportioned kitchen to the rear, offers a useful space that benefits from ample natural light and storage.
Two generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom completion the ground floor accommodation, creating a highly practical arrangement for a variety of buyers.
Located on the first floor, there are two further spacious bedrooms, a study, which could utilized as a addtional bedroom or nursery, and shower room.
The first floors flexible layout is well suited to those seeking to upsize. Completing this level is a gernous store room, ideal for a dressing room, and additional eaves storage.
Externally, the property benefits from a substantial garage, providing secure parking and excellent additional storage or workshop space.
A large driveway for multiple vehicles and front garden occupy the front elevation.
To the rear, a large south facing garden provides an excellent outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining and family enjoyment.
Summary of Accommodation Internally: Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Four Double Dedrooms, Study, Store, Bathroom, Shower Room Externally: Garage, Front Garden, Rear Garden, Store Location: Situated within the established residential surroundings of the Braids, 56 Pentland Terrace enjoys a peaceful setting with a wealth of amenities close at hand.
Morningside and Bruntsfield are both easily accessible, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday conveniences, while a number of well-regarded schools are also nearby.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding Braid Hills, Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill provide a variety of scenic walks and recreational opportunities.
Regular bus services operate nearby, providing convenient connections into Edinburgh city centre and the wider city, making this an excellent location for both family life and commuting.
EPC: D Council Tax: G Tenure: Freehold Viewing by appointment via Rettie&Co EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: G
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