Exceptional ground floor flat forming part of a converted Victorian house with garden and garage
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Public Rooms
- 2 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Ground Floor
- Private Garden
- Detached Single Garage
- Gas Central Heating
Description
Forming part of an impressive B Listed Victorian house this splendid extended ground floor flat is located in a desirable residential area within easy reach of the City Centre. Externally, the property, which has been featured in Scottish Homes & Interiors (Issue 40), benefits from a delightful enclosed garden with decked area, a single garage, off street parking and additional unrestricted on street parking. The elegant interior of the property has been enhanced with the addition of a fabulous contemporary kitchen/dining/family room whilst retaining the original character and charm in the way of fine period features such as cornicing and plaster work, fireplace, natural wood finishes and high ceilings. The property is reached by way of a superb shared entrance with large stain glass windows. The generously proportioned accommodation comprises - spacious hall with study area and excellent storage. The magnificent drawing room has a large bay window to the front, decorative ceiling detail and impressive wooden fireplace with open coal effect gas fire. The bright and spacious contemporary kitchen/dining/family room is fitted with a range of bespoke made to measure base and wall mounted units with slate work surfaces, slate and wood floors with under floor heating and door giving access to the garden. Access to the shared drying area can be gained from the utility/boot room which is fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units, washing machine and dryer. Three spacious double bedrooms with double bedroom one having built in wardrobes. A fabulous bathroom with bath, separate shower, wc, wash hand basin, under floor heating, heated mirror and chrome heated towel rail. The WC is fitted with a two piece suite. There is also an underground boiler room with large storage area located under the decked area in the garden.
Location
Newington is a highly sought after residential neighbourhood south of the City, served by excellent local amenities including a wide range of everyday and specialist shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Leisure and recreation amenities are plentiful, with The Meadows, Arthurs' Seat, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and leisure complex which is due to reopen in June 2012, several golf courses, the wide open spaces of Holyrood Park, the Hermitage of Braid and Braid and Blackford Hills all located nearby. The area is also well suited for access to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Within easy reach is more comprehensive shopping at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre with its Sainsbury superstore, as are a number of other retail parks all within a short drive or bus journey. There is good road access to the City Bypass and to the main motorway network and an excellent bus service connecting to the City Centre. Edinburgh University Campus and King's Buildings both lie within a mile from the property. There are excellent schools in both the state and private sectors.
Garden
There is a delightful enclosed garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with a superb decked area adjacent to the house and surrounded by mature shrubs and trees. In addition to this there is a shared drying area.
Parking
In addition to the single garage with WC off, power, water and light, there is space for off street parking as well as ample unrestricted on street parking.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings, fitted blinds and light fittings, with the exception of the light fittings in the hall and double bedroom 1, are included in the sale price as are the hob, double oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The curtains, over mantel mirror in the drawing room, three wall mounted TVs and TV surround sound system and speakers in the drawing room may be for sale by separate negotiation. For the avoidance of doubt the wardrobe in double bedroom 2 is not included in the sale price.
Services
The property is heated by gas central heating.