A magnificent 6 bedroom family house of elegant character with west facing wall-enclosed garden
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Public Rooms
- 2 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Private Garden
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- Unrestricted Parking Nearby
- Gas Central Heating
- Garage, Garden, Convenient Toilet
Description
A magnificent and handsome family house retaining much of its period character and built around the turn of the century and offering vast living accommodation arranged over three floors. Located within the coveted Morningside district, south of the City Centre, the property is ideally suited for Edinburgh's public schooling as well as being within the catchment areas for the desirable South Morningside primary and Bruntsfield's secondary, Boroughmuir High School. The ground floor accommodation comprises - vestibule with adjacent storage, spacious hallway, bay-windowed sitting room, family room opening onto a kitchen breakfast room, large utility room with store rooms, WC and maid's room/double bedroom above. The first floor comprises - spacious landing with storage, opulent bay-windowed drawing room, main bedroom, double bedroom/study and family bathroom; whilst the second floor comprises - landing with storage, three further double bedrooms and bathroom. The property further features cellarage.
Location
Morningside is one of Edinburgh's most sought-after residential districts. Morningside and nearby Bruntsfield offer a wide range of local and specialty shopping including a traditional butcher, fishmonger and cheesemonger, as well as the privately owned Dominion Cinema and an excellent choice of restaurants and bars. The adjoining Braid Hills Park is a popular recreation area and the extensive Pentland Hills Country Park is situated nearby at Hillend which is also home to a dry ski-slope. The area is plentiful in golf facilities with courses very close to hand at Glenlockhart, The Braids, Hillend and Swanston. Many of Edinburgh's renowned private schools are within easy reach; most particularly George Watson's, St Margaret's and George Heriot's. The City Centre is easily accessible by car or by excellent public transport services from nearby Comiston Road serving many City suburbs, parts of Lothian and beyond. 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 and Central Scottish Motorway Network.
Garden
The property has a large, wall-enclosed, sunny west facing garden to the rear.
Parking
The property has off-street parking, possibly for 2 cars in addition to a tandem garage.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings and fitted kitchen appliances are included within the sale.
Services
The property is heated by gas central heating.
School Catchment Areas
The property is within the catchment area for South Morningside Primary School, St Peter's RC Primary School, Borougmuir High School and St Thomas Aquin's RC School. George Heriot's School, St Margaret's School and George Watson's College are all within easy commuting distance from the property.