Description
Tenure: Freehold
A wonderfully presented five bedroom semi-detached villa in the sought after Ravelston area of Edinburgh.
23 Ravelston Dykes comprises an impressive and substantial five bedroom semi detached villa with well presented landscaped gardens and a private driveway. The property has been tastefully upgraded throughout with modern features and is presented in excellent condition. The generous and versatile family accommodation is over three floors and includes vestibule and reception hall; sitting room; a well-appointed kitchen/dining/family room; principal double bedroom with en-suite shower room; four further bedrooms; a bathroom; separate shower room; a spacious utility room and WC. Externally, the front of the property has an attractive, landscaped garden with lawn and mature flower beds. A driveway provides off street parking for several cars. The side garden has an entertaining patio terrace and links to the sunny south-facing rear garden laid to lawn with mature flower beds, trees and includes two fruit bearing apple trees. There is also a well-maintained summerhouse and garden shed.
Location
Ravelston, situated by Murrayfield, is long established as one of the most desirable suburbs of Edinburgh and lies approximately two miles west of the City Centre. There is a good range of local shops, bars and restaurants in nearby West End and Roseburn and Craigleith Retail Park is a short car journey away offering a number of larger retail shops including a Sainsbury's supermarket, Marks and Spencer and Boots. A gentle stroll along the Water of Leith Walkway takes you to the cafes and boutiques of Stockbridge, passing the Gallery of Modern Art and the West End. The green open spaces of Ravelston and Murrayfield golf courses and Roseburn Park are conveniently located nearby, and further recreational amenities can be found at Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo is also easily accessible. The area has excellent bus routes into the City Centre and Haymarket rail station. The City Bypass and M8 are within reach giving access to the Edinburgh International Airport, Forth Road Bridge and central motorway networks. The area is particularly popular with families and there are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors within walking distance, in particular St George's School for Girls, Stewart's Melville College and Mary Erskine School with The Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College being within a short drive away.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted floor coverings, blinds and kitchen appliances are included within the sale.
Viewing Details
By appointment contact Simpson & Marwick
