£475,000 /Sale price

The accommodation is designed over two levels: Ground floor * Spacious and welcoming reception hall with cloakroom off (WC & WHB) and two large storage cupboards * Contemporary, fully fitted kitchen incorporating breakfast bar and integrated appliances, with open plan arrangement to dining area featuring French doors to decking area/rear garden * High quality utility room with stainless steel sink, cupboard space and access to garage * Spacious front-facing sitting room with feature fireplace and attractive views to open countryside * Single garage with access to utility room First floor * Spacious open hallway / landing * Generously proportioned master bedroom with integrated wardrobes and executive en-suite shower room (WC, WHB and shower) * 3 further bright and spacious double bedrooms, one incorporating en-suite shower room (WC, WHB and shower) * Contemporary family bathroom with WC, WHB, bath and separate shower General The property is well presented and in excellent decorative order throughout, enjoying neutral tones, with a mix of carpet and laminate floor coverings throughout. Heating is via a gas-fired central heating system (modern combination boiler), with double glazed windows throughout. Builder installed solar panels supplement the hot water supply. The house is designed to a very high standard throughout with the following features: * Quality floor coverings to all main apartments * High quality joinery throughout with feature timber doors and balustrade to hallway and stairs * UPVC double glazing throughout * Central heating with wall mounted radiators * Combination of low voltage integrated LED lighting and contemporary pendant fittings * Fully fitted executive kitchen with modern worktops including breakfast bar, double sink and integrated appliances (fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, 5 ring gas hob) * High quality integrated wardrobes to master bedroom and bedroom 1 * Ample additional attic storage accessed via hatch in upper hallway External The property forms part of the much sought-after Cala development which is formed on the outskirts of Ratho village and which enjoys uninterrupted views to the open countryside. The house sits on a large plot, with fully landscaped garden areas to the front and rear, with the rear garden being fully enclosed, partly laid to lawn and featuring mature, well maintained shrubbery and high quality decking accessed from the dining area. A mono-blocked two car bay is formed to the front of the house, providing easy access to the integral double garage and this sits alongside a small lawn and well maintained garden. An EV charger is installed to the driveway. There is an additional shared visitor parking area formed to the front of the property, on the opposite side of the access driveway and this is finished in mono-block. Local area and amenities The house is formed within the prestigious Cala 'Moorings' development on the outskirts of Ratho village, a short distance north of the Union Canal. Situated to the west of Edinburgh, the village of Ratho enjoys a rural location but with the benefits of excellent transport links, including being within easy reach of Edinburgh Airport. The village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, with the local area offering a plethora of sporting and leisure activities including walking, cycling and horse riding in the abundant open spaces. Golf fanatics can enjoy a game at Ratho Park Golf Club, Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club or Baberton Golf Club, or for the more adventurous, Ratho International Climbing Centre and Lost Shore Surf Resort, both of which are adjacent to the village. The village is well served by an excellent range of local amenities and benefits from it's proximity to the Union Canal, with a small marina featured witbin the town. Additional shopping facilities are available in Corstorphine and at the Gyle Shopping Centre, which offer a wide range of shopping experiences. There is a range of well-regarded state and private schooling is available with Ratho Primary School providing the main local pre-school and primary education with additional secondary schools located nearby. Ratho benefits from excellent access to the Edinburgh City Bypass, M8 and M9 motorways and Edinburgh Airport. The village is also well served by local bus services which provide direct access to Edinburgh City Centre. Access From the eastbound A8, turn left at Gogarstone Road (immediately before airport Junction) - then follow Freelands Road, until the 'Moorings' development, at which point turn left along North Platts Crescent. If approaching from the M9 (west of Ratho), take Cliftonhall Road, adjacent to the roundabout at J1. Then turn left along Harvest Road, which turns into Baird Road. Once the road enters the 'Moorings' development from the north, turn left along Freelands Road just before the canal. North Platts Crescent is the last street on the right as you approach the edge of the 'Moorings'. Energy Performance EPC rating B Council Tax Council Tax Band G