Description
A magnificent period double upper villa with breathtaking views of Arthurs Seat, Waverly tennis courts and Berwick Law at the back, and Edinburgh Castle, Pentland Hills, and The Observatory to the front. The property has been tastefully modernised throughout whilst retaining beautiful original features such as sash and case windows, working shutters, ornate cornice and ceiling mouldings, fireplaces and original doors with brass handles and finger plates. The accommodation is flooded with natural light and has generously proportioned rooms, excellent storage, and a flexible layout ideal for the modern family.
The property lies within the catchment area for Sciennes Primary School and James Gillespies High School with private schooling options including St Margarets Nursery School, George Heriots School, George Watsons College and Merchiston College all within close proximity.
Some key modern design features include a Bulthaup kitchen with Brora induction hob, feature downdraft extraction and Quooker tap, a Tobias Grau XT-S Suspension 140 light fitting with colour and temperature control, and oak engineered floor. In the Sitting Room there is class A (5kw) Rais Q-Tee wood burning stove.
The property is partially double glazed, has gas central heating, and electric under floor heating in the shower room.
Outside there are well tended mature shared gardens to the front and rear and off-street parking for two cars. There is a Trimetal bike shed to the front and a bespoke designed timber back stair and garden shed to the rear.
Summary of Accommodation:
Shared Entrance Vestibule with Private Store and Access to Rear Garden, Private Entrance Stair.
First Floor:
Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Family Room/Bedroom 5, Shower Room.
Second Floor:
Landing with Cupola, 4 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom
School Catchment:
Sciennes Primary School and James Gillespie's High School
EPC - E
Council Tax Band G
Tenure - Freehold
Viewing by appointment.
