- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Public Rooms
- 1 Bath/Shower Room
- Private Garden
- Unrestricted Parking Nearby
- Gas Central Heating
Description
17 Braid Crescent is an elegant and spacious 4 bedroom terraced house situated in the much sought-after area of Morningside with an immaculate and stylish private garden to the rear.
The property is entered by a large vestibule with original tiled floor and an area for hanging coats. There is an etched and stained glass screen that has a door opening to the extremely spacious and bright hall with a very attractive natural pitched pine staircase to the upper floors having a large cupola above. The drawing room is situated to the front of the house and has a bay window overlooking the south facing front garden, a period mantelpiece with gas living flame coal effect fire, ornate cornice and sanded wood floor. The delightful dining room has a window overlooking the back garden, a period fireplace and attractive over mantle mirror with a gas living coal effect fire, cornice and a sanded wood floor. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of floor and wall fitted units and also a window overlooking the back garden. The oven, combination microwave, extractor hood, hob, dishwasher and fridge are included. A door opens to the spacious utility room with further built-in units, washing machine, fridge and freezer which are included. There is also a WC and the back door leading to the garden.
The bright and wide staircase leads to the first floor. On a mid-level is a bathroom with bath, wash hand basin and shower, a separate WC with wash hand basin and two hatches giving access to the roof space. The master bedroom is situated to the front and also has a bay window facing south and a period fireplace with gas fire and cornice. Double bedroom 2 is situated to the rear with a window overlooking the back garden. Double bedroom 3 has a window overlooking the front of the property. Double bedroom 4 has an open outlook over the back garden and is currently being used as a studio.
Location
Morningside is one of Edinburgh's most sought-after residential districts just south of the City Centre. Morningside and nearby Bruntsfield offer a wide range of local and specialty shopping, including a traditional butcher, fishmonger and cheesemonger with larger supermarkets nearby as well as the privately owned Dominion Cinema and an excellent choice of restaurants and bars. The adjoining Braid Hills Park is a popular recreational area and the extensive Pentland Hills Country Park is situated nearby at Hillend, also home to a dry ski-slope. There is also access to Blackford Hill and to the Hermitage at Braid. The area has many fine golf courses including The Merchants, Mortonhall and the newly upgraded Braid Hills Golf Centre, which includes an aclaimed children's facility. Many of Edinburgh's renowned private schools are within easy reach most particularly George Watson's and Rudolf Steiner at Merchiston, and George Heriot's at Lauriston Place. It also lies within the catchment area for the highly regarded South Morningside Primary School, St Peter's Primary, James Gillespie's, St Thomas of Aquin's and Boroughmuir High School. The City Centre is easily accessible by car or by excellent public transport services from Morningside Road. A short drive south takes you to the Edinburgh City by-pass offering rapid access to the Gyle Business Park, new Royal Bank Headquarters at Gogar, Edinburgh International Airport, the M8 and M9 Motorways.
Garden
The front garden has been landscaped with mature shrubs and plants. The back garden catches the afternoon and evening sunshine and has been beautifully landscaped with a patio area, pergola, and sunny gazebo. It is incredibly well stocked with a vast variety of trees and plants. There are also two large cellars.
Parking
There is unrestricted parking on the street in front of the property.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, hob, oven, extractor hood, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine are included. With exception of the lounge, all light fittings are also included.
Services
The property is heated with gas central heating.