ECHLINE FARMHOUSE BUILYEON ROAD, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9SW
ECHLINE FARMHOUSE BUILYEON ROAD, SOUTH QUEENSFERRY, EH30 9SW MOST DISTINGUISHED B LISTED GEORGIAN FARMHOUSE, DATING FROM THE LATE 18TH CENTURY WITH A LATER ADDITION, C1820 PROVIDING BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED AND FLEXIBLE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION WITH A SUPERBLY MAINTAINED, SECLUDED, WELL STOCKED AND SUNNY GARDEN. OFFERS OVER 695,000 ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, BRIGHT SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, MORNING ROOM, STUDY/DOUBLE BEDROOM 6, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, MAID'S BEDROOM, CLOAKROOM/WC, 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, TWO WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOMS, 2 FAMILY BATHROOMS, ONE ON THE GROUND FLOOR, DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 7, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, BURGLAR ALARM, MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS. DRIVEWAY WITH AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING. DOUBLE GARAGE.
LOCATION: South Queensferry is an historic town situated on the south bank of the Firth of Forth. It is ideally placed for commuting into Edinburgh, which can be reached in as little as 10 minutes, and, via the motorway network and the Forth Road Bridge, to other parts of Central Scotland. It is also particularly convenient for access to Edinburgh Airport. There is good shopping in South Queensferry itself with shops catering for all every day needs including a large Tesco supermarket. Local schooling is excellent with both primary and secondary schools within South Queensferry. There are plenty of private schools in Edinburgh, and Clifton Hall school is 10 miles away. Leisure facilities in the area include parks, golf courses, a community centre, bowling green, library and the renowned Port Edgar Marina and Water Sports Centre. Echline Farmhouse is also conveniently situated for the many amenites the local countryside has to offer, there are country parks at Beecraigs and Muiravonside and there is a good network of cycle and bridle paths and walkways close by. The ACCOMMODATION, which is in good decorative order throughout, comprises:- ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: Mosaic tiled floor. Plain cornice. Cupboard housing electricity meters. Stained glass panels and arched panelling to hall. Dado rail:- ENTRANCE HALL: Light and spacious with decorative cornice and plaster panel work. Dado rail. Under stair cupboard providing excellent storage and with coat hanging. DRAWING ROOM: Elegantly proportioned room with windows to the front and side. Marble fireplace with Baxi open fire with tiled inset and hearth. Open shelved wall press. Decorative cornice, picture rail and ceiling rose. Dado rail. Two radiators. Fitted carpet. DINING ROOM: Another elegantly proportioned room with windows to the front and side. Two open shelved wall presses. Attractive alcove. Wooden mantelpiece and tiled inset and hearth and gas log effect fire. Fitting for Baxi open fire. Decorative cornice. Ceiling rose. Picture rail and dado rail. Two radiators. Fitted carpet. INNER HALL: With decorative painted fanlights, one being a portrait of Sir Walter Scott, the larger a series of 6 postcard scenes of Switzerland. STUDY/DOUBLE BEDROOM 6: Windows to side and rear. Shelved wall press. Plain cornice. Fitted carpet. Radiator. CLOAKROOM/WC: Opaque window to rear. Wash hand basin and wc. Fitted Carpet. Radiator. From the entrance hall, a passage leads to: - MORNING ROOM Window to rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Walk-in larder/store cupboard.
MAID S BEDROOM: Window to side. Fitted carpet. Radiator. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Windows on three sides. Fitted with an excellent range of wall and floor units with ample work surfaces. Granite one and half sink with single drainer and mixer tap. Electric cooker. Fridge. Laminate floor covering. Radiator. Separate breakfasting area with plenty of room for a table and chairs. UTILITY ROOM: Natural light from sky light. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Freezer. Stainless steel sink. Shelves. Vinyl floor covering. Pulley. A rear hall gives access to the garden. FAMILY BATHROOM 1: Spacious bathroom fitted with a five piece suite, comprising bath, wash-hand basin, bidet, WC and shower cabinet. Fitted carpet. Heated towel rail and radiator. Opaque window to front. Light and shaver point. From the entrance hall, the original painted staircase with wrought iron banisters and wooden balustrade leads to the upper floor. LANDING: Spacious with fitted carpet. Dado rail and radiator. Boiler cupboard housing the newly installed gas central heating boiler and the hot water cylinder. Access hatch to roof space. Natural light from original cupola. BEDROOM 1: Large double bedroom with window to front. Fitted carpet. Radiator. EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Fitted with a 4 piece suite, comprising bath with shower over, wash-hand basin, WC and bidet. Window to side. Fitted carpet. Light and shaver point. DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 7: Window to front. Fitted carpet. Radiator. BEDROOM 2: Good sized double bedroom with window to front. Mantelpiece with marble inset and hearth. Fitted carpet. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM 2: Another large bathroom fitted with a 4 piece suite. Window to side. Wall heater. Light and shaver point. A passage, with an access hatch to attic, gives access to: - BOX ROOM: Window to side. Fitted Carpet. BEDROOM 3: Window to rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. ATTIC SPACE: Reached via an extending ladder, the attic has flooring and provides excellent storage. BEDROOM 4: Window to rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator.
Inner hall gives access to: BEDROOM 5: Good sized double bedroom with windows to side and rear. Fitted carpet. Radiator. EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Good sized bathroom with opaque window to side. 4 piece suite. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Light and shaver point. OUTSIDE: The house is set in beautifully maintained, well stocked garden grounds. A driveway leads to a double garage and provides plenty of parking. There are extensive lawns with mature trees surrounded by borders well stocked with shrubs and plants designed to provide colour throughout the year. There are gravelled areas and paths and a large south facing patio immediately adjacent to the back door. The garden is secluded by a hedge and a wall. DOUBLE GARAGE: Remote control up and over door. Light, power and water. Eaves storage. EXTRAS: The price will include the fitted carpets, kitchen and utility appliances. The curtains are available for purchase by separate negotiation. VIEWING: By appointment through Selling Solicitors, telephone 0131 222 9599.
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