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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · EH14 3EB
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About
This four-bedroom semi-detached house is a beautiful family home that has been lovingly upgraded.
It features attractive interior design throughout, as well as modern fixtures and fittings, which include a high-quality kitchen, family bathroom, en-suite, and WC.
It also boasts spacious living and dining areas, as well as excellent storage.
Adding to the home's strong appeal, it further benefits from private parking for two cars and a south-facing rear garden with a dedicated garden office.
Located in Baberton, this exceptional property also promises a desirable base for families, ensuring easy access to the surrounding green belt and Pentland Hills, and an easy commute into the city centre.
Walk-through video available - Features - • An upgraded semi-detached house in Baberton • Sought-after location in a family-friendly area • Welcoming entrance porch lit by a skylight • Spacious living room with a large picture window • Open-plan kitchen/dining room with French doors • Three bright and spacious double bedrooms • Versatile fourth bedroom with built-in storage • Contemporary 3pc en-suite shower room • 3pc family bathroom with an overhead shower • Enclosed rear garden with south-facing aspect • Private tandem driveway for two vehicles Home Report value - £435,000 Extras: All fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances, an undercounter dishwasher, and a washing machine to be included in the sale.
The hot tub is available by separate negotiation.
Baberton, Edinburgh - Hugged by the Edinburgh Green Belt, the popular suburb of Baberton offers a leafy retreat for families and young professionals, with easy access to the attractions of the capital.
A predominantly residential area, Baberton is served by good local services and amenities, ranging from a selection of supermarkets and leisure facilities (including a multi-screen cinema and a state-of-the-art gym) at Westside Plaza in neighbouring Wester Hailes to a more traditional village shopping experience in Juniper Green.
Also just a short drive away, the Gyle Shopping Centre is home to an extensive range of high-street stores, supermarkets, as well as a selection of family restaurants.
Residents of Baberton are also spoiled for choice when it comes to outdoor pursuits, including golfing at Kingsknowe and Swanston golf clubs, or hiking, mountain biking and snow sports in the Pentland Hills Regional Park.
Baberton is within the catchment area for excellent local schools, at nursery, primary and secondary level, and served by bus links travelling across the city, as well as frequent rail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow from Wester Hailes station.
Baberton is also just a few minutes' drive from Edinburgh City Bypass, offering convenient access to Edinburgh International Airport and the M8/M9 motorway network.
Viewing Contact Ralph Sayer on EPC Rating EPC rating: C
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About 254, Baberton Mains Drive, Baberton, Edinburgh
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