Location

Balerno is a thriving Edinburgh suburb, in a most beautiful, semi-rural location. Situated on the edge of Edinburgh's Green Belt, the property has a superb setting. Its proximity to Scotland's capital is an obvious attraction, being a mere 7 miles from the city centre, and it is exceptionally well placed for the business and retail parks on the western outskirts of the city.

Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Airport are within easy reach and the property is also well placed for reaching Central Scotland.

Local amenities and excellent primary and secondary schooling can be found in Balerno, while more dedicated retail facilities are found at the Gyle Centre.

For the sportsman, Dalmahoy Golf and Country Club is within easy reach, and more leisurely countryside walks are in abundance nearby.

Description

71 Bavelaw Road offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a superb detached family home, complete with a driveway, double garage, and a generous, private rear garden. The property enjoys a desirable setback position, discreetly tucked away on a corner plot within a sought-after residential neighbourhood.

The front door opens into a welcoming vestibule, leading through to a spacious reception hall from which the accommodation flows seamlessly. A standout feature of the home is the impressive family room, thoughtfully extended by the current owners, which connects effortlessly to the dining room and contemporary kitchen. South-facing and enhanced by multiple skylights, this space is flooded with natural light throughout the day, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Sliding doors link the family room to the dining room, offering an ideal arrangement for both everyday living and more formal entertaining. A versatile office, accessed from the family room, benefits from a large skylight and a south-facing window. The family room also enjoys an open outlook across the garden, with further sliding doors providing direct access to the outdoor space.

The kitchen and dining area represents modern family living at its best and can be accessed either from the family room or directly from the hallway. Recently modernised and finished to a high specification, the kitchen features a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, and a peninsula with breakfast bar seating along with space for an additional dining table. Adjacent to the kitchen is a well-appointed utility room offering additional storage, internal access to the double garage, and an external door leading to the garden.

The reception hall also provides access to the spacious sitting room, a superb additional living area with windows to both the front and rear. This room is further enhanced by a wood-burning stove set within an attractive stone fireplace. Completing the ground floor accommodation are a WC and useful under-stair storage.

Stairs from the hall lead to the upper level, which comprises five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The generous principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from ample storage and an en suite bathroom. Bedroom two also enjoys the convenience of an en suite shower room. The remaining three well-proportioned double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Externally, the property is set well back from the road and occupies a corner plot, with the front providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles. To the rear, the home boasts a spacious south-facing garden. A patio area offers an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxation, and enjoying the sun.