- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Public Rooms
- 1 Bath/Shower Room
- Zoned Residents' Parking
- Gas Central Heating
Description
42 Dublin Street is an extremely impressive original Georgian double upper flat situated in the heart of the City's historic Georgian New Town and offering bright, spacious and elegant accommodation on two floors. The property built in 1805 retains the integrity of the original design with exquisite proportions and period features notably the original fireplaces in the two magnificent public rooms. Reached from the street by a stone staircase to the second floor it is a welcoming, secure home that floods with daylight, a sense of history and its own personality.
The accommodation is set on two floors. The second floor is entered by a hall with cloakroom cupboard and store cupboard off. The magnificent drawing room has two windows to the front, cornice, sanded wood floor and fine fireplace. To the rear of the drawing room is an elegant dining room with two windows facing west again with cornice, sanded wood floor and fine fireplace. Next to the dining room is a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room and bedroom 4/study is next to the drawing room to the front. An impressive staircase with mahogany handrail leads to the upper floor landing with wc at mezzanine level. The bedroom accommodation comprises a master bedroom with window facing west, double bedroom 2, double bedroom 3 and there is also a bathroom and utility room. The owners also have the use of two cellars, one within the building and one underpavement.
A significant repair scheme to the building is shortly to be completed. The works include repointing to the gable wall, replacement of stone on the gable, rebuilding of three chimneys and a roof overhaul.
Location
Located in Edinburgh's prestigious New Town, Dublin Street is only a few minutes walk from the retail and commercial City Centre in George Street and Princes Street; John Lewis and the Harvey Nichols store in St Andrew Square are even nearer. There are numerous quality restaurants and bars in the New Town and Broughton Street and convenient local shopping facilities in neighbouring streets. There is a Tesco supermarket in Broughton Road and a petrol station at Canonmills, both close at hand. The Playhouse Theatre and the Omni Centre cinema complex are close by at the top of Leith Walk. Waverley Train Station and St Andrew Square Bus Station are also easily accessible. The open spaces of the Royal Botanic Garden and Inverleith Park are within walking distance as is the Water of Leith Walkway. There are excellent local schools on the north side of the City both in the state and private sectors including Edinburgh Academy, Stewart's Melville College, George Heriot's School and Mary Erskine's School.
Garden
The proprietors can gain access to the delightful East Queen Street private gardens on payment of a modest annual fee.
Parking
Parking is by way of resident's permit on payment of the usual annual fee.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings, curtains, light fittings and kitchen appliances are included in the sale price as is the wardrobe in double bedroom 3.
Services
The property is heated by gas central heating. There is also a burglar alarm system.