3 bed flat for sale

Cockburn Crescent, Balerno EH14

One-of-a-Kind Family Home

Rarely Available Three-Bedroom Lower Villa with Extensive Gardens, Garage and Driveway

Janice Bennie and re/max Property Marketing are excited to introduce this rare and truly unique opportunity. This is an exceptional three-bedroom lower villa, occupying a substantial corner plot with extensive private gardens, garage, and driveway parking.

Originally constructed as a two-bedroom lower villa, the property has been thoughtfully extended to create a spacious and versatile family home, offering generous accommodation rarely found within this style of property. The extension has transformed the home into a superb three-bedroom residence, complemented by a large open-plan lounge and dining area that provides an outstanding space for modern family living and entertaining.

The bright and welcoming accommodation is centred around an impressive living space, with the lounge flowing seamlessly into the dining area and onward to the decked patio and expansive rear gardens, creating an excellent connection between indoor and outdoor living. A contemporary fitted kitchen, three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a spacious family bathroom complete the internal accommodation.

Externally, the property enjoys one of its most outstanding features: The exceptionally generous corner plot. The extensive gardens provide a wonderful setting for families, gardening enthusiasts, and those who enjoy outdoor entertaining, while offering a level of privacy and space seldom available. Further enhancing the appeal is a private driveway and detached garage located to the front of the property, providing excellent parking and storage facilities.

Combining the character and affordability of a lower villa with the space and flexibility of a detached family home, this one-of-a-kind property presents a unique opportunity for discerning purchasers seeking generous accommodation, extensive outdoor space, and a highly desirable residential setting.

Council Tax Band:- C

Factor Fee - None

Tenure - Freehold

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Location

Balerno is a charming and highly desirable village located on the south-west outskirts of Edinburgh, offering a perfect balance of peaceful, semi-rural living and excellent access to the city. Nestled at the foot of the Pentland Hills, the area is surrounded by beautiful green spaces, making it ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling and countryside recreation.
The village benefits from a strong sense of community and a wide range of everyday amenities, including local shops, cafés, restaurants, and leisure facilities. For more extensive shopping, residents are within easy reach of The Gyle Shopping Centre and Hermiston Gait Retail Park, both offering a variety of high-street retailers and supermarkets.

Hallway

This bright and welcoming central hallway provides access to all principal rooms within the property. Featuring attractive hardwood flooring, neutral décor, and high ceilings, the space creates an excellent sense of light and openness. Multiple doorways lead to the various living and sleeping areas, while a built-in storage cupboard offers practical additional storage. The hallway serves as the main circulation space, connecting the accommodation efficiently and enhancing the overall flow of the home.

Lounge (4.61m x 3.72m)

This attractive open-plan lounge forms part of the property's extension, creating a bright and spacious living environment ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. A large front-facing window floods the room with natural light, while the feature fireplace provides a charming focal point, adding warmth and character to the space. Open-plan to the adjoining dining area, the layout offers an excellent sense of flow and connectivity, with direct access to the decked patio and rear garden, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. Decorated in neutral tones and finished with quality wood-engineered flooring, this versatile reception room is both stylish and practical, perfectly suited to modern family living.

Dining Area (3.75m x 2.89m)

Flowing seamlessly from the lounge, this spacious dining room forms part of the property's well-designed extension, creating an ideal space for both everyday family meals and entertaining guests. The room benefits from excellent natural light provided by French doors, which open directly onto the decked patio and rear garden, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living. Attractive wood-engineered flooring continues throughout the space, while free standing storage and display cabinetry offers both practicality and style. The open-plan layout creates a wonderful sense of space and sociability, making this a versatile and inviting dining area at the heart of the home.

Kitchen (3.70m x 2.41m)

Accessed directly from the hallway, this beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen has been thoughtfully designed to maximise both style and functionality. Featuring a comprehensive range of sleek high-gloss wall and base units, complemented by quality work surfaces and integrated appliances, the room offers excellent storage and preparation space. The bright, modern finish is enhanced by recessed ceiling lighting and attractive tiled flooring, creating a clean and sophisticated environment. A uPVC glazed door provides direct access to the rear decked patio, making outdoor dining and entertaining particularly convenient while allowing natural light to flood the space. This is a practical and well-equipped kitchen ideally suited to modern family living.

Bedroom 1 (3.66m x 3.58m)

Bedroom One is a well-proportioned principal bedroom positioned at the front of the property, offering a bright and peaceful retreat. The room benefits from a large front-facing window that allows an abundance of natural light to fill the space, creating a welcoming and airy atmosphere. There is ample room for a double bed and additional bedroom furnishings, while large freestanding wardrobes provide excellent storage and hanging space. Finished in neutral tones, the room enjoys the added convenience of a private en-suite shower room, making it a comfortable and practical principal suite.

En Suite

The en-suite shower room has been stylishly fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a wash hand basin with vanity storage, WC, and a spacious glass-enclosed shower cubicle. Finished with modern wall tiling and complemented by a heated towel rail, the room provides a sleek and practical addition to the principal bedroom. Thoughtfully designed to maximise the available space, the en-suite offers both convenience and comfort, creating an ideal private facility for the main bedroom.

Bedroom 2 (3.05m x 3.16m)

Bedroom Two is a generous double bedroom situated at the front of the property, enjoying pleasant outlooks through a large front-facing window that provides excellent natural light throughout the day. The room offers ample space for a double bed and a range of additional bedroom furniture, making it a versatile and comfortable accommodation. Neutral décor enhances the bright and airy feel, while the well-proportioned layout ensures practicality for a variety of uses, whether as a guest room, family bedroom, or home office if required. A well-sized and inviting room that complements the property's flexible living accommodation.

Bedroom 3 (2.61m x 2.76m)

Bedroom Three is a versatile bedroom positioned to the rear of the property, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden and an abundance of natural light from the large window. Currently utilised as a dressing room, the space offers excellent flexibility and could easily serve as a comfortable single bedroom, guest room, nursery, or home office to suit a purchaser's requirements. The room benefits from fitted storage, maximising practicality while maintaining a bright and uncluttered feel.

Please note that the accompanying image has been digitally enhanced using CGI staging to illustrate the room's potential as a bedroom and to assist with presentation.

Family Bathroom

The family bathroom is a spacious and well-appointed room, fitted with a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with overhead electric shower and glazed shower screen, wash hand basin, and WC. An opaque rear-facing window provides natural light while maintaining privacy, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The room benefits from a large built-in storage cupboard, offering excellent space for towels, toiletries, and household essentials. Complemented by contemporary finishes, recessed ceiling lighting, and a heated towel rail, this is a practical and stylish bathroom ideally suited to family living.

Garden

The rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's most impressive features, occupying a substantial corner plot and providing an exceptional amount of outdoor space rarely found with properties of this type. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden offers an ideal environment for families, gardening enthusiasts, and those who enjoy outdoor entertaining. A large raised decked patio creates a superb seating and dining area, perfectly positioned to enjoy the sunny aspect and overlooking the surrounding gardens. Mature hedging and established planting enhance the sense of privacy, while the expansive grounds offer endless potential for recreation, relaxation, and future landscaping opportunities. This outstanding outdoor space perfectly complements the generous accommodation on offer and is a key feature of this unique home.

Garden

Occupying an exceptionally generous corner plot, the property enjoys an impressive frontage with extensive areas of well-maintained lawn creating an immediate sense of space and privacy. The mature tree and established greenery enhance the attractive setting, while the broad open aspect further highlights the scale of the grounds. A driveway and garage provide excellent off-street parking and practical storage, adding to the home's appeal. The substantial plot offers outstanding kerb appeal and sets this unique property apart, providing a rare opportunity to acquire a home with such expansive outdoor space in a sought-after residential location.

Parking - Garage

A valuable addition to the property is the single garage, located row of garages and conveniently positioned directly opposite the home. The garage is complemented by a private driveway situated immediately adjacent to the front door, providing excellent off-street parking and ease of access. This practical arrangement offers both secure storage and convenient day-to-day parking, further enhancing the appeal of this unique home.

Parking - Driveway

A private driveway is situated directly in front of the garage and adjacent to the property's main entrance, providing convenient off-street parking and easy access to the home. This practical arrangement enhances day-to-day living, with parking located just a few steps from the front door.