The Twin wardrobes, an en-suite shower room and french windows with a stylish decorative balcony transform the master bedroom of the Melville into an invitingly luxurious retreat, while a second en-suite bedroom offers the option of providing truly impressive guest accommodation.RoomsGround FloorDrawing Room (3.893 x 4.524 m)minFamily Breakfast (6.621 x 4.193 m)Kitchen (4.000 x 3.675 m)Utility (1.654 x 2.264 m)WC (2.135 x 1.162 m)First FloorMaster Bedroom (4.499 x 4.083 m)minEn Suite 1 (2.603 x 1.783 m)max/maxBedroom 2 (3.848 x 3.410 m)max/maxEn Suite 2 (1.476 x 2.913 m)Bedroom 3 (2.985 x 3.880 m)max/maxBedroom 4 (2.607 x 4.524 m)min/maxBedroom 5 (2.629 x 3.324 m)Bathroom (2.026 x 3.880 m)About PolofieldsThe origins of Colinton Village date back almost 1000 years, when its church was founded by Ethelred, son of Malcolm Canmore. The church and many other buildings were ravaged by Cromwell, and the present church dates back to 1771. The village’s notable inhabitants include Robert Louis Stevenson, who described summers spent in Colinton Manse as his ‘Golden Age’.Colinton Library, five minutes walk from Polofields, offers a range of activities for children, and there are two popular traditional pubs in Colinton Village. The Spylaw Tavern is one of several places in the neighbourhood offering family meals, and the Colinton Inn hosts occasional live music. Edinburgh city centre’s exceptional range of theatres, venues, pubs and clubs are within easy reach.Polofields is around ten minutes walk from the Pentland Hills Regional Park, an outstanding area for walking and cycling and the site of the Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend. There are several nearby parks, woodlands and riverside walks to explore, and Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre, one of the city’s most comprehensive sports centres, is less than two miles away. The Colinton Tennis Club is just a short walk away in Westgarth Avenue, and there is a wide choice of local golf clubs including the gently undulating 18-hole course at Mortonhall.The local shopping area in Colinton Village includes a pharmacy, a newsagent, post office, a convenience store, a coffee shop and a gifts gallery, and there is a choice of two supermarkets a little over a mile away.Colinton Primary School and Bonaly Primary School, which also offers morning and afternoon nursery sessions, are both within easy walking distance of Polofields, and both schools are feeders for Firrhill High School, a recently refurbished comprehensive in extensive grounds. There is also a choice of private schools nearby, including George Watson’s College and the boysonly Merchiston Castle School. The local health centre is staffed by nine GPs with full nursing support, and there is also a dental practice nearby.The development is conveniently situated for travel. Edinburgh City Centre is around four miles away and can be reached either by the frequent LRT number 10 bus route, or by a pleasant riverside walk or cycle ride along the Water of Leith and the Union Canal. A mile from Polofields, the Dreghorn link joins the city bypass, allowing easy access to the M8 and Edinburgh International Airport.When you leave the car at home and explore the local area by foot or bicycle, you get to know it so much better. And by using local shops and services, you’ll help to keep the neighbourhood vibrant and prosperous. Every place has its own personality, and once you move in you’ll soon find your favourite walks, and the shops you like best. As a starting point this map shows some of the most useful features and services within a short stroll or bike ride of Polofields.1 Colinton Library14 Thorburn Road2 Craiglockhart Leisureand Tennis Centre177 Colinton Road3 Colinton LawnTennis Club10 Westgarth Avenue4 Colinton Pharmacy46A Bridge Road5 Colinton Post Office46 Bridge Road6 Colinton Primary SchoolRedford Place7 Bonaly Primary School57 Bonaly Road8 Firrhill High SchoolOxgangs Road North9 Merchiston Castle School294 Colinton RoadOpening HoursDaily11:00am to 6:00pmDirectionsFrom EdinburghLeave the centreby Lothian Road andBruntsfield Place, thenquarter of a mile afterpassing BruntsfieldLinks on the left, at thetraffic lights turn rightinto Colinton Road.Stay on Colinton Roadfor just over two anda half miles, passingNapier University’sCraiglockhart on theleft then taking thesecond exit at thenext mini roundabout.Around two hundredyards past the turn-offsignposted for the CityBypass on the left, atthe fork in the roadbear left, signpostedfor Pentland HillsRegional Park, thentake the first left intoDreghorn Loan. Theentrance to Polofieldsis straight ahead.From the A720Leave the A720 atDreghorn Junctionto join the B701, takingthe second exit atthe roundabout. Stayon the B701 througha second roundabout, following signs forColinton. Threequartersof a mile afterleaving the bypass, turnleft into Redford Drive, and at the end of thedrive turn left intoDreghorn Loan. Theentrance to Polofieldsis straight ahead.Sat Nav: EH13 0DBDisclaimerThe house plans shown above, including the room specifications, may vary from development to development and are provided for general guidance only. For more accurate and detailed plans for a specific plot, please check with your local Miller Homes sales adviser. Carpets and floor coverings are not included in our homes as.
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