4 Buckstone View
4 Buckstone View, Edinburgh EH10 6PE
4
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2,578
SQFT
Buckstone View is a beautiful and private, detached family home located peacefully in the Southside of Edinburgh. The property was built in 1937 and formed part of the original Mortonhall Estate.
The property has been well-maintained and upgraded by the current owners to allow for flexible living spaces suited to modern family life. The downstairs accommodation flows together with a large sitting room with bay window, garden room with sliding doors on to the terraced garden, open plan kitchen/living/dining room and a third reception space that can also be used as a downstairs bedroom/office or play room. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a bathroom with walk-in shower and a large utility room housing the washing machine and boiler. The house is abundant in period features with herringbone mahogany parquet flooring, original architraves and original wooden doors.
A beautiful carved wood staircase takes you to the first-floor landing – bathed in light from two large windows. The accommodation upstairs boasts two large double bedrooms and a third single bedroom. The fourth principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower (note the current owners have obtained and sought planning permission to enhance and make the ensuite larger) and deep built-in storage cupboards. All bedrooms benefit from lovely sunny views over the treetops and on to the Pentland Hills.
Externally the property has a mature south-facing landscaped garden with an impressive water feature, decked pergola and mix of seasonal flowers, perennial shrubs, trees and raised beds. There is private parking to the rear of the house for several cars along with an EV electric charging point. There is also a detached single garage with workshop and cabin shed in the rear enclosed lawn space. The property boasts solar panels and charging batteries which greatly contribute to efficient living and low energy bills.
The property’s private situation backing on to Mortonhall Golf Club ensures easy access to the Braid Hills for walking and leisure space, the Pentland Hills are also a short drive away. The city centre is easily reached by car and several regular buses. There are also several shops & amenities in Morningside where you will find many specialist shops as well as pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. There is also a large Waitrose and a smaller M&S.
The area is popular with families for its excellent state and private school provision, the property is in the catchment area for Buckstone Primary School, Boroughmuir High, St Peter’s RC primary, St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High and private schools such as Merchiston Castle, James Heriots and George Watsons close at hand.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Entrance hallway, sitting room, reception room, dining/kitchen,
garden room, utility room, shower room, under stair storage cupboard.
First Floor:
Principal bedroom with en-suite showerroom,
two large double bedrooms, single bedroom, family bathroom,
airing cupboard, loft with Ramsay ladder.
Externally the property benefits from a private driveway
with large courtyard at the rear of the house with parking for several cars.
There is a detached single garage with workshop to the rear.
General Remarks & Information:
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services:
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: H
EPC Rating: C
Postcode
EH10 6PE
Tenure
Freehold
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
Internet Website
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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Important Notice
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- They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
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- All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
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All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Misrepresentations
- The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
- The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
- Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Particulars prepared March 2024 - First Issue.