36 Macdowall Road, Edinburgh

This main-door upper villa in sought-after Blackford is a spacious residence which features two reception rooms (one of which could be converted to a large bedroom), two bedrooms, and a study/box room. It also boasts a modern kitchen and shower room, as well as a private driveway and a southeast-facing rear garden. Furthermore, the home is neutrally decorated, allowing new buyers to easily add their own stamp to the interiors. Inside, the private front door opens to a bright and welcoming entrance porch, where stairs lead up to a central hall. The living room is directly ahead, enjoying a generous array of windows and a neutral palette to ensure a light and airy ambience throughout the day. The room has a large footprint for daily use and it is framed by a fireplace for cosy winter evenings.

In addition, a dual-aspect sitting/dining room provides a second spacious reception area that can accommodate further lounge furnishings, as well as a table and chairs for sociable meals. It is decorated with a tasteful feature wall, alongside a neutral backdrop and wood-toned floor. A modern fireplace adds the finishing touch to the room as well. Conveniently next door, the kitchen has a modern design that is both popular and enduring. It is equipped with generous worksurface space in granite effect, alongside wood-toned base and wall cabinets that provide excellent storage. Splashback tiles (framing the worksurfaces) complete the look. An oven and gas hob come integrated, with space for a freestanding fridge/freezer, and a washing machine.

Offering lots of floorspace, the two bedrooms are both bright and airy, and enhanced by neutral décor. The principal bedroom is to the home’s front, whilst the second bedroom (with a built-in cupboard) is to the southeast-facing rear. In addition, there is a naturally-lit box room that is perfect as a study for working from home. A tiled three-piece shower room completes the accommodation, providing a modern three-piece suite. It is comprised of a toilet, a storage-set washbasin, a towel radiator, and a shower cubicle. Gas central heating and double glazing ensure year-round comfort.

Outside, the home has a private front driveway for off-street parking. In addition, it has a private rear garden which captures lots of daily sun, enjoying a neat lawn framed by mature planting.

Blackford

Nestled in a green valley against the backdrop of Blackford Hill Nature Reserve and the conservation area of the Grange; the small and exclusive area of Blackford offers one of the capital’s most tranquil living spaces. The peaceful suburb is lined with delightful period properties, mature garden grounds and vast green spaces. The city centre is just over two miles away, with neighbouring Morningside and nearby Bruntsfield offering a wide variety of cafés, restaurants, bistros, independent shops, galleries, boutiques, a luxury cinema, theatres, banks, a library, and various supermarkets including Waitrose and M&S. In addition to Blackford Hill Nature Reserve promising peaceful nature on your doorstep, Craigmillar Park Golf Club is within easy walking distance, and residents of the area are also entitled to discounted membership at the Edinburgh University King’s Buildings gym. Blackford enjoys easy access to prestigious state and private schooling at primary and secondary level, with Edinburgh’s top universities also close by. The area is very well served by day and night public transport, walkways and numerous cycle paths.