A beautiful end terraced, corner plot, family home on the desirable Craiglea Drive in the heart of Morningside. Occupying an enviable position with a sunny aspect, this five bedroom home with private front and back garden, driveway and garage makes for the perfect family home. The property benefits from double glazing throughout, completed by Mozolowski & Murray.
Entered via a lovely open hallway, the ground floor benefits from a large sitting room with bay window, a beautiful dining room, large dining kitchen, utility room and plenty of storage, as well as a W.C. There is also a fifth double bedroom on this level which is very handy but could be used as a study/ playroom as required. There is also a useful study / flexible space above the utility room.
Upstairs, the landing benefits from an abundance of light from the cupola, and leads into the principal bedroom with en suite shower room, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal and two other double bedrooms benefit from built in wardrobes and the house generally has excellent storage.
Externally, the house enjoys a large private front garden, private rear garden, driveway and single garage.
Craiglea Drive lies approximately 2.5 miles to the south of Edinburgh city centre, in the popular residential area Morningside. The area is renowned for its range of shops, restaurants and artisan cafes; cosmopolitan bistros and bars. Morningside also boasts a cinema and theatre; Waitrose, Sainsbury’s Local and Marks & Spencer supermarkets.
Morningside is surrounded by green open spaces such as The Meadows, Blackford Hill, Arthur’s Seat, the Hermitage of Braid and Craiglockhart; which offer plentiful walking and cycling opportunities. There are also numerous recreational facilities in close proximity including Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Course within walking distance; the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Craiglockhart Tennis Centre and the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.
Craiglea Drive lies in the catchment for the highly regarded South Morningside Primary School and Boroughmuir High School with private options including George Heriot’s School, The Rudolph Steiner School and George Watson’s College in close proximity. The Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh University campuses and King’s Buildings are easily reached.
The house benefits from a driveway and garage but Craiglea Drive benefits from ample on street parking and good proximity to numerous bus routes, The City Bypass, Edinburgh International Airport and Central Scotland’s motorway network.
EPC: D
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D