Fixed price
£440,000
5 bed detached house for sale8 O'donnel Road, Gilmerton, Edinburgh EH17
5 beds
3 baths
2 receptions
EPC Rating: B
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Desirable Gilmerton area of Edinburgh
Modern five-bedroom detached house
Bright sitting room with French doors to rear garden
Well-equipped kitchen with adjacent utility room
Five bedrooms
Two shower rooms, bathroom and downstairs WC
Private front garden, fully enclosed rear garden, driveway, and double garage
Gas central heating and double glazing throughout
Situated within the sought-after Gilmerton area Edinburgh, this impressive modern five-bedroom detached house offers substantial and versatile family accommodation.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over two levels and comprises a welcoming entrance hallway leading to a bright and spacious sitting room, featuring a French door opening directly onto the rear garden - ideal for indoor-outdoor living and summer entertaining. There is a well-appointed kitchen with adjacent utility room, together with a convenient downstairs WC. A separate dining room, complete with a useful storage cupboard, offers an excellent setting for formal dining or family gatherings.
On the upper level, the landing includes a further storage cupboard and gives access to five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe and a modern ensuite shower room. Bedrooms two and three both feature built-in wardrobes and share a stylish Jack and Jill shower room. Two further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family members, guests, or home working, and are served by a contemporary family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a private front garden and a fully enclosed rear garden offering a safe and secure space for children and pets. A driveway provides ample off-street parking and leads to the double garage, offering excellent storage or workshop potential.
Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.
O’Donnel Road is situated within the popular Gilmerton/Liberton district of south-east Edinburgh, an established residential area well regarded for its blend of suburban tranquillity and excellent city connectivity. The neighbourhood offers a variety of everyday amenities close at hand, including local shops, convenience stores, cafés and takeaways along Gilmerton Station Road, with larger retail options available a short drive away at Straiton Retail Park and Fort Kinnaird, which provides an extensive range of high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema.
The area is well suited to families, with respected schooling available nearby including Gilmerton Primary School and Liberton High School, alongside a selection of nurseries and early years centres within the wider catchment. For leisure and recreation, residents benefit from easy access to Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, offering attractive walking routes and green open space, while Gracemount Leisure Centre provides a gym, swimming pool and sports facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate the proximity to the scenic Pentland Hills Regional Park for walking, cycling and panoramic countryside views.
Transport links are excellent, with frequent bus services connecting the area to Edinburgh city centre and surrounding districts. The nearby Shawfair railway station offers rail connections into the capital and the Borders, while swift access to the Edinburgh City Bypass ensures convenient travel to Edinburgh Airport, the central motorway network and beyond.
All window furnishings (curtains, curtain poles, blinds etc), floor coverings, light fixtures and integrated appliances are included in the sale. The washing machine and furniture may be available by separate negotiation. No warranties or guarantees will be provided.
Please note that some of the images have been virtually staged and are for illustrative purposes only.
Under the hmrc Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
EPC: B
Council Tax: G - £4062.52 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2025/2026 tax year)- The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Main supply with the consumer unit and meter located in the dining room cupboard.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: The property benefits from a gas fired central heating system to steel panelled radiators.
Broadband: 900 mbps (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: Driveway and garage providing off street parking
All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged over two levels and comprises a welcoming entrance hallway leading to a bright and spacious sitting room, featuring a French door opening directly onto the rear garden - ideal for indoor-outdoor living and summer entertaining. There is a well-appointed kitchen with adjacent utility room, together with a convenient downstairs WC. A separate dining room, complete with a useful storage cupboard, offers an excellent setting for formal dining or family gatherings.
On the upper level, the landing includes a further storage cupboard and gives access to five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe and a modern ensuite shower room. Bedrooms two and three both feature built-in wardrobes and share a stylish Jack and Jill shower room. Two further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family members, guests, or home working, and are served by a contemporary family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a private front garden and a fully enclosed rear garden offering a safe and secure space for children and pets. A driveway provides ample off-street parking and leads to the double garage, offering excellent storage or workshop potential.
Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.
O’Donnel Road is situated within the popular Gilmerton/Liberton district of south-east Edinburgh, an established residential area well regarded for its blend of suburban tranquillity and excellent city connectivity. The neighbourhood offers a variety of everyday amenities close at hand, including local shops, convenience stores, cafés and takeaways along Gilmerton Station Road, with larger retail options available a short drive away at Straiton Retail Park and Fort Kinnaird, which provides an extensive range of high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema.
The area is well suited to families, with respected schooling available nearby including Gilmerton Primary School and Liberton High School, alongside a selection of nurseries and early years centres within the wider catchment. For leisure and recreation, residents benefit from easy access to Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, offering attractive walking routes and green open space, while Gracemount Leisure Centre provides a gym, swimming pool and sports facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate the proximity to the scenic Pentland Hills Regional Park for walking, cycling and panoramic countryside views.
Transport links are excellent, with frequent bus services connecting the area to Edinburgh city centre and surrounding districts. The nearby Shawfair railway station offers rail connections into the capital and the Borders, while swift access to the Edinburgh City Bypass ensures convenient travel to Edinburgh Airport, the central motorway network and beyond.
All window furnishings (curtains, curtain poles, blinds etc), floor coverings, light fixtures and integrated appliances are included in the sale. The washing machine and furniture may be available by separate negotiation. No warranties or guarantees will be provided.
Please note that some of the images have been virtually staged and are for illustrative purposes only.
Under the hmrc Anti Money Laundering legislation, all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds and required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. This is acceptable either as original or certified documents.
EPC: B
Council Tax: G - £4062.52 inclusive of water and sewage* (*based on 2025/2026 tax year)- The City of Edinburgh Council
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity Supply: Main supply with the consumer unit and meter located in the dining room cupboard.
Water Supply: Scottish Water
Sewerage: Scottish Water
Heating: The property benefits from a gas fired central heating system to steel panelled radiators.
Broadband: 900 mbps (Potential download speed)
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Full 4G and potential 5G outdoor coverage
Parking: Driveway and garage providing off street parking
All statements contained herein are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed and interested parties must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
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