3-bedroom semi-detached house · EH4 5JR
Sold STCReduced £10k (−2.3%) on 14 SepListed 63 days
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About
Tastefully presented, spacious and flexible three/four-bedroom, semi-detached family home with gardens and a double driveway.
Set on a corner plot, located in the desirable residential area of Silverknowes, north west of Edinburgh city centre.
Welcoming you into the property, you are led through to the kitchen, finished with contemporary carpeted flooring throughout and patio doors providing direct access to the private garden, creating an ideal space for entertaining guests.
The kitchen has been finished to a modern standard with stylish dark blue units, sleek Quartz worktops, an integrated oven, induction hob with canopy above, Quooker instant hot water tap, dishwasher and fridge freezer.
A breakfast bar with cupboards on either side maximises storage space, while pop-up electric sockets, under-unit lighting and an overhead skylight add both practicality and style.
Just off the kitchen is a useful utility room housing the washing machine for added convenience.
The living room continues the matching carpeted flooring and features a fireplace, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Towards the front of the property, there is a shower room providing additional convenience.
Leading to the first floor, you will find access to bedrooms one, two and three, all finished to a modern standard with carpeted flooring and light, neutral décor.
Bedrooms one and two benefit from generous proportions, allowing ample space for freestanding furniture.
Completing the property is the family bathroom, fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over and a ladder-style radiator.
The property also benefits from a loft, providing additional flexibility for storage. Silverknowes is a well-established residential neighbourhood situated north-west of Edinburgh city centre.
Local amenities are available along Silverknowes Road, with further conveniences in the nearby village of Davidson's Mains, including a Tesco Metro, Boots, banks, and a post office.
Craigleith Retail Park is also within easy reach, offering a wider range of high-street stores such as Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, and Homebase.
The area benefits from access to scenic open spaces and walking routes at Cramond Shore and Corstorphine Hill. A variety of highly regarded state and private schools cater to all educational levels.
For commuters, the A90 provides a direct route north to the Forth Road Bridge, while the city bypass is approximately four miles away, ensuring good road connections.
Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold
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