A £1million mansion on the outskirts of Edinburgh has hit the market with private tennis courts and beautiful countryside grounds.
Located in Balerno the stunning property boasts six bedrooms, 1.3 acres of grounds and two garages. The semi-detached mansion which has maintained a number of original features is on the market for offers over £100,000.
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A gravel road leads through the well-maintained grounds up to the gorgeous white 1920's property. The inside furnishings are traditional and cosy with a countryside feel.
The kitchen has a white gas Aga cooker and a solid wooden breakfast table in front of a window looking out to the garden. The home has been well-loved and would be ideal for a family looking for something outside the city centre.
Describing the property an agent at Savills wrote: "Elsrickle is a magnificent 1920s mansion house set in wonderful gardens and grounds of approximately 1.49 acres.
"The substantial and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors with a layout that is well suited for family living and enjoys open views.
"The main entrance opens onto a vestibule area and into the entrance hallway. The main reception rooms are located off the central hall, including the sitting and dining room which overlook the rear grounds.
"And are cleverly interlinked with double doors, creating well flowing space for relaxing or entertaining, and benefit from an open fireplace and double glazed astragal windows, creating a well-insulated, warm feel to the home."
They continued: "A door opens from the dining room to a garden room with patio sliding doors giving access to the garden.
"The kitchen is located to the front of the house and features a gas fired Aga and a combination of wall and base units, with ample room for breakfasting.
"A utility room is nearby with useful external door and a range of built-in units alongside space for white goods.
"Further accommodation offered on the ground floor include a family room/study with lovely views of the garden and a further gas fireplace, two walk in storage cupboards, cloaks cupboard and a guest bedroom.
"The first floor accommodation comprises five double bedrooms, three of which offer a sink and feature fireplaces. Bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom which serve this floor."
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Finally adding: "The house is approached by a private leafy drive, which leads to a gravel area offering private parking for multiple cars. There are two detached single garages located next to the main home.
"A real feature of the property are the wonderful gardens and grounds with sweeping lawns, established woodland and a variety of mature plants and shrubs. There is an all-weather tennis court at the end of the garden.
"The grounds of Elsrickle provide ample opportunity for an element of new build development. Suitable uses could include residential homes or a care home, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and technical consents."
You can find out more here.
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