3 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

Built circa 1875 and boasting bright and spacious rooms, this rarely available three-bedroom C-listed ground floor conversion of a detached Victorian sandstone villa is set in mature garden grounds and located in a prime location in the desirable Edinburgh district of Merchiston. The elegant communal areas retain several of its original features, including a grand timber staircase, ornate cornicing and a leaded stained glass window. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the light, space and quality of accommodation on offer.

The accommodation comprises:

• Welcoming entrance hall with access to all accommodation. Storage cupboard and Secure intercom system.

• Excellently proportioned dual aspect bay window living room retaining ornate detailed cornicing, ceiling rose, deep skirting, architraves and original period mantle.

• Kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units. Integrated fridge freezer, oven, hob and extractor. Ample space for dining. Access to conservatory.

• Bespoke Mozolowski & Murray solid wood mahogany conservatory with French windows to outside and private paved patio.

• Main bedroom with built in wardrobes and ensuite shower room.

• Bedroom two with built in wardrobes.

• Third double bedroom currently used as a dining room with window overlooking the patio.

• Tiled four-piece family bathroom comprising: bath with shower over, WC, toilet and bidet.

• Excellent levels of storage throughout.

Externally, The grounds of Elmpark are entered from Spylaw Road via a gravel drive and are professionally maintained to a high standard. It is fully enclosed and bordered by walling, railings and hedges. The large expanses of lawn create a wonderful outlook from the living room window and mature trees and specimen trees create a feeling of privacy and seclusion.
The property has an additional 1/5th share of garden ground to the front of the property. There is a private patio and garden area directly outside the Conservatory, a private parking space located to the front of the property and additional guest parking and a single garage.

Merchiston is a highly respected and much sought after residential area of the city, typified by broad tree lined avenue and substantial property styles set within large attractive gardens. Princes Street and the West End are little more than a mile away and are readily accessible either via regular public transport services or indeed on foot. There are local shopping facilities scattered throughout the area, including those in both neighbouring Bruntsfield and Morningside. Delightful independent shops, a large branch of Waitrose, a Tesco and a Marks & Spencer food outlet are to name but a few. Parts of Napier and Edinburgh Universities are within close proximity, as are excellent schools (including George Watson's College which is within a few minutes on foot). Leisure wise, the surrounding area is one where the city's entertainment venues tend to be high concentrated. The Usher Hall, Traverse, Lyceum, Kings and Churchhill Theatres, the Odeon and Dominion cinemas, restaurants, cafes and bars are all represented. The wonderful open spaces of Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows offer opportunities for walking, jogging and cycling. There are also several local access points to the city's cycle path network and the union canal towpath.