104 Biggar Road, Swanston, Edinburgh, EH10

The Property

Welcome to 104 Biggar Road, an attractive Detached Cottage offering Five Bedrooms, Three Public Rooms, a Single Garage with a large private driveway and extensive wrap around gardens well situated in the prime residential location of Fairmilehead, just three miles from Edinburgh City Centre and ideally placed to access the City Bypass.  Located at the foot of the Pentland Hills, 104 Biggar Road is an impressive property, built in 1925 offering substantial flexible living space, with the current owners combining the extensive accommodation for both home and business use, in a popular position with excellent local amenities and transport links close by.   Set back from the main road in a slightly elevated position, this impressive family home benefits from generous proportions over two floors, with well maintained internal presentation comprising : A Entrance Vestibule to a spacious Reception Hallway, a Sitting/Family Room set to the front, a Dining Room set to the rear, Lounge set to the front, a modern Kitchen with a porch to the rear and access to the gardens, a Principal Bedroom with En-Suite, Bedrooms Four and Five, a three-piece Family Bathroom and the Cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor.  The first floor accommodation comprises two further Double Bedrooms, both offering generous proportions with access to partially-floored attic space and a second three-piece Family Bathroom.  

The ground floor accommodation boasts three reception rooms and three double bedrooms creating an opportunity to configure the space with ample scope for a home office. The large front facing sitting room with high ceilings, secondary glazed sash and case windows features an open coal fire. Currently used for business this room enjoys access to a covered sundeck and opens up into a well-stocked garden. There are a further 2 rooms and WC currently used for business. The larger of the 2 rooms is bathed in sunlight for most of the day. The smaller room retains its original fire place.  Also located on the ground floor, the Principal Bedroom is accompanied by an En-Suite with vanity storage, whilst a second Double Bedroom comes with two traditional presses and a cupboard with a clothes rail. The modern breakfasting Kitchen comprises an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complimentary work surfaces and tiled surrounds with integrated appliances including a ''Belfast'' sink and a gas and electric Range Cooker with space for free standing appliances, a convenient breakfasting bar, ceramic tiled flooring and access to a Porch with the gardens beyond.  The second Family Bathroom on the ground floor is fully tiled and features a three-piece suite with a shower-over-bath.   Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing.  Externally there is much to appreciate, with the home enjoying extensive wrap-around private gardens, mostly laid to lawn and featuring mature shrubs and trees.  A sun trap paved patio to the rear enjoys an enviable southwest-facing aspect and a gated driveway set to the side of the property provides off-street parking for several cars and access to the Single Garage.  A stunning property, set in a highly desirable location with early viewing essential to fully appreciate the opportunity on offer.

Location

Situated approximately 3 miles from Edinburgh City centre the local area provides excellent local amenities including banks, post office, supermarkets, restaurants, retail parks and speciality shops. Pentland Hills Regional Park is located within walking distance offering all manner of recreation and outdoor pursuits including hill walking, cycling trails, skiing and snowsports. For the golf enthusiast there are a number of local courses and championship courses further afield. Highly regarded primary, secondary schools are a short drive away in Buckstone and Colinton Mains. It is also well located for access to Napier University and the prestigious George Watsons, George Heriots and Merchiston Castle School. Situated on the green belt boundary between Edinburgh and the country side of Midlothian, close proximity to the city bypass provides excellent road links to all major routes throughout Scotland. This location provides convenient commuter access via car or access to well serviced public transport