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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · EH13 9BU
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About
OPEN VIEWINGS - 17.5.26 -- 2-3PM Bright and well-presented three-bedroom upper villa with generous living space and a private driveway.
Located in an established residential area of Colinton, south of Edinburgh city centre.
The welcoming entrance hallway provides access to all rooms throughout the property and benefits from two useful built-in storage cupboards, ideal for coats and household items, helping to keep the space neat and organised.
The spacious living room is a bright and comfortable area, finished with wood-effect flooring and a central light fitting.
It also benefits from a wall-mounted TV point and a built-in storage cupboard, while still offering ample space for a range of lounge furniture, making it a great room for both relaxing and entertaining.
Accessed directly from the living room, the modern fitted kitchen features further wood effect flooring, spotlighting, stone effect worktops and a tiled splashback surround.
Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, oven and a gas hob with a canopy extractor above.
Bedroom one is a generously sized double room, featuring wood effect flooring, a central light fitting and plenty of space for wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture.
Bedroom two is another well-proportioned room, benefiting from a built-in wardrobe, a wall-mounted TV point and good natural light.
Bedroom three is a flexible space, well-suited as a single bedroom, home office or nursery, and is finished to a consistent modern standard.
Completing the property, the modern three-piece fitted bathroom features tiled effect flooring, spotlighting, a tiled splashback surround and a rainfall showerhead over the bath, creating a clean and contemporary finish.
Colinton is one of Edinburgh’s most desirable residential areas, located in the southwest of the city at the foot of the scenic Pentland Hills.
The charming Colinton Village offers a selection of local shops, cafés, banks and restaurants, while everyday shopping needs are well catered for with a Tesco on Colinton Mains Drive, a Morrisons at New Swanston, and a Co-op on Oxgangs Road North.
The area enjoys excellent transport links, with quick access to the city bypass and convenient routes to major retail destinations including Straiton, Hermiston Gait and The Gyle.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of nearby green spaces, including the Braid Burn path, Water of Leith walkway and Colinton Dell, as well as several golf courses.
The area is well-served by reputable primary and secondary schools in both the state and private sectors, and benefits from regular public transport connections to the city centre and beyond.
Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold
Value & comps
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