Closing Date Wednesday 23rd August 12:00pm
Fantastic opportunity to acquire a semi-detached family home in the much sought-after Grange area of Edinburgh's south side.

Description

40 Fountainhall Road is a wonderfully spacious, semi-detached house situated in the sought after Grange area of Edinburgh's south side. The property boasts its own private driveway, along with delightful front and back gardens. An abundance of fine period features can be found, along with generously sized rooms and flexible accommodation throughout. The property has been a family home for a number of years and is now in need of some upgrading, making for a fantastic opportunity.

The front door opens to a vestibule and into a welcoming reception hall from which the accommodation flows.

The charming bay windowed living/dining room sits to the front of the property and makes a fantastic place for both relaxing or entertaining. Being South facing, the room is flooded with natural light throughout the day. The room is complimented by sash and case windows, working shutters, as well as central fireplace. The service kitchen sits adjacent and can be accessed from the living room, or a door off the hallway.

The kitchen is located to the rear of the property, offering ample space for entertaining and family living. Off of the kitchen is a utility room with generous storage space, as well as a WC that services the ground floor accommodation. Above the utility is bedroom 5, offering flexible accommodation in that it could also be used as a home office space. The sitting room along with three useful storage cupboards completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor boasts four large bedrooms. The principle bedroom is situated to the front of the property and generous in size with central fireplace and impressive bay window. Both bedroom three and four are located to the rear of the property, enjoying a raised outlook over the garden at the rear. Bedroom 6 sits adjacent to the principal bedroom and comfortably fits a double bed. A family bathroom located off the hallway services the bedroom accommodation.

Stairs rise from the first floor landing to the second floor where there are four further double bedrooms. Each bedroom is generous in size and serviced by a shower room and separate WC.

Externally, the property boasts lovely gardens to the front and rear. The rear garden is private and secure, enclosed by a high stone wall, mature shrubs and trees, providing excellent privacy. The house is set back from the road, with the front driveway providing off street private parking for a number of cars.

Location

The exclusive Grange conservation area is situated just over a mile south of the city centre and within walking distance of the main financial and business centres.

The area has a strong sense of local community providing a wonderful environment for family life.

There is an excellent range of cafes, restaurants, shops and leisure facilities only minutes away in Marchmont, Newington, Bruntsfield and Morningside.

Local sporting facilities include the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Carlton Cricket Club, a number of golf courses and there are pleasant walks in the nearby open spaces of Arthur's Seat, Blackford Hill and the Meadows.

The property lies in the catchment area for Sciennes Primary and James Gillespie's High School.

A number of excellent independent schools are situated within easy reach, including George Watson's School, George Heriot's and Merchiston.

Square Footage: 3,561 sq ft