The Manse, 9 Claverhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH16

The Property

Welcome to ''The Manse'',  9 Claverhouse Drive, a stunning and rarely available substantial Semi-Detached Stone House offering Four Double Bedrooms and Three Public rooms with delightful private gardens, a paved patio and a private driveway, situated in the highly regarded district of Liberton with exceptional views towards Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, lying close to the City Centre with excellent local amenities including transport links in the immediate vicinity. Enjoying a leafy green position in a quiet street, this impressive family home benefits from a recent refurbishment with care and attention to every detail and high specification upgrades throughout, whilst retaining many beautiful original features, offering spacious and flexible  accommodation with immaculate move-in presentation comprising: Entrance Vestibule to a bright Entrance Hallway with an elegant and spacious Lounge set to the front of the property offering lovely views, a second spacious public room, also set to the front of the property, offering potential as a Family/Formal Dining or Fifth Bedroom positioned on the ground floor, a Home Office/Playroom set to the rear with the modern Kitchen/Dining also set to the rear overlooking the lovely garden, a Utility Room, a convenient Cloakroom/WC and a large shelved  storage cupboard with lighting completes the ground floor accommodation. The beautiful bright stairwell offers a large roof window creating natural light with access to the half-landing to a attractive Double Bedroom full of character offering a generous space with a window overlooking the garden, the staircase continues to a large galleried landing with ceiling coving, with two exceptional Double Bedrooms set to the front boasting incredible views towards Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat, with a third well- proportioned Double Bedroom set to the rear and the three-piece Family Shower-Room completes the accommodation.

On arrival, this impressive family home greets you to a Entrance Vestibule featuring original tiled flooring with wooden panelled surrounds leading to the bright and airy Entrance Hallway.  From the hallway the spacious and bright Lounge offers a large three-window bay set to the front with impressive views whilst enjoying an abundance of natural light to this generously proportioned public room. Original features include original wooden detailed surrounds to the bay window with original working wooden window shutters, ceiling cornicing, a storage cupboard and offers a fireplace with tiled surrounds as a focal point.  The second public room is also set to the front, offering a large double window with an opportunity to utilise this spacious room as a formal dining room, family room or fifth bedroom.  The ground floor also offers a good sized Home Office or Playroom, set to the rear with a large window overlooking the garden.  The modern Kitchen/Dining is also set to the rear with a lovely view to the garden.  Comprising an excellent range of base and wall cabinets with complementary work surfaces and attractive tile surrounds featuring a ''Favel Milano 100'' eight-ring range cooker with space for free standing appliances and ample scope for dining furniture. The Utility Room is positioned from the Kitchen with additional work surfaces and space for free standing utility appliances.  A cupboard in the Utility room houses the central heating boiler. The Cloakroom/WC is positioned in the inner hallway to the rear, with a door accessing the paved patio and rear garden and a under-stair storage cupboard. 

The stunning staircase leads to the half-landing with a beautifully restored and oiled wooden hand rail featuring original balustrades and enjoys natural light from the large roof window. The half-landing features a Double Bedroom with a ''Dorma'' style window set to the rear with wood panel surrounds and generous space offering ample scope for free standing furniture. A feature archway leads from the landing to the Principal Bedroom, a exceptionally spacious suite, featuring ceiling coving and a double window set to the front with wooden panel surrounds boasting fantastic views towards Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat. In addition there is a walk-in dressing room with a ''Velux'' window and a power socket. The second Double Bedroom is also set to the front with a triple window featuring wooden panel surrounds, with generous proportions for free standing furniture, ceiling coving and a convenient storage cupboard.  Returning through the archway from the landing to Bedroom Four, another spacious double set to the rear with views to the garden and the stylish, fully tiled Family Shower-Room comprising a large walk-in shower compartment with a glazed screen, a thermostatic ''rain-fall'' shower, WC, a wash hand basin set in a vanity cabinet with storage a tall heated towel rail with stunning wall tiling adding the finishing touch to this luxury space.             


Externally there is much to appreciate with stunning landscaped private gardens thoughtfully created and a private driveway. The front garden has been designed with easy access in mind offering a paved walkway featuring newly laid mono block paving, gently weaving to a lovely paved patio surrounded by areas of new lawn with borders of plants and shrubs. The enclosed, child friendly rear garden enjoys a south westerly aspect with a large garden area and a stunning paved patio, perfectly positioned in a secluded spot ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. This attractive rear garden offers large areas laid to lawn, flowering Cherry and Apple trees, surrounded by a beautiful stone wall with a bed of plants and shrubs.  A side gate provides access to the front of the property. Further benefits include Gas Central Heating with 'TRV' controls, Double Glazing, an alarm system, an external water supply and lighting with freshly decorated stylish interiors and new carpeting throughout. Un-restricted on street visitor parking is also available. This stunning move-in ready family home offers a truly unique, chain free opportunity with early viewing essential.       



Location

Liberton is a sought after residential area lying approximately three miles south of the City Centre and Waverley Rail Station. There are shops, cafes and restaurants close by with local services including a post office, chemist, newsagents and a Margiotta supermarket convenient for everyday needs. Both the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and Straiton Retail Park offer a variety of large stores including Ikea, Costco, a Marks & Spencer Food Hall with Sainsburys, Lidl, and Asda supermarkets just a short car journey away. In addition, Morrisons and Aldi supermarkets are within walking distance. There are nursery, primary and secondary schools within easy access and of course the many independent schools which are easily accessible. This area is well served by public transport giving easy access to the many recreational, cultural and educational venues and it is particularly convenient for easy access to the city by-pass and thereon to the Scottish motorway network, the A1 and Edinburgh International Airport. This location is ideal for those accessing the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the Hospital for Sick Children, which are located nearby at Little France, and well positioned for access to Edinburgh University campus at Kings Buildings and the Queen Margaret University at Musselburgh. Recreational amenities include Liberton Golf Club just minutes from the property, Liberton Bowling Club,  many delightful walks around Blackford Hill (which affords superb panoramic views across the whole city in every direction). The Hermitage of Braid offers