Tastefully extended, stone-built late Victorian detached house, which historically was the Railway Master’s Cottage and with extensive mature gardens and significant potential for further development. Rich in original period detail, the property retains a wealth of charming architectural features synonymous with its era. Occupying a prime position on one of Colinton’s most prestigious and sought-after streets, the house is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the village centre and an excellent range of local amenities. Offering exceptional scope to create a substantial family home, the property presents a rare opportunity for future enhancement and extension, subject to the necessary consents. The property further benefits from gas central heating.
The accommodation comprises:
• Vestibule
• Welcoming entrance hall
• Generously proportioned front-facing double bedroom
• Elegantly appointed traditional-style fully tiled family bathroom featuring Travertine stone floor tiles, marble mosaic wall tiling, roll-top bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC
• Two further well-proportioned rear-facing double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes
• Attractive front-facing living room with stripped timber flooring, decorative cornicing and a working open fireplace with cast iron insert and oak surround
• Well-equipped fitted kitchen comprising a range of cream shaker-style units, granite work surfaces with inset Belfast sink, and integrated appliances including a range cooker with extractor hood and fridge freezer
• Open archway connecting the kitchen to the dining room, where French doors enjoying a westerly aspect allow for an abundance of natural light
The property is set within extensive and beautifully maintained mature gardens, featuring expansive lawns and an impressive variety of established shrubs and specimen planting including acers, corkscrew hazels, magnolias and camellias. A secure gated entrance leads to a multi-car driveway enhanced by feature lighting.
All fitted floor coverings, blinds, the living room curtains, light fittings (excluding those in the living room, front bedroom and rear left bedroom), range cooker and fridge freezer are included within the sale.
