1 bedroom apartment for sale

Charming ground floor flat in Bruntsfield with private entrance and direct shared garden access

Description

This delightful main door ground floor flat is located in the highly sought-after Bruntsfield region of Edinburgh. Perfectly positioned for easy access to the city’s amenities and attractions, this property retains much of its period charm while benefitting from modernisations.

Entered through its own main door into a bright vestibule that leads into the hall, from which the accommodation flows. The layout is thoughtfully designed, featuring a spacious double bedroom, versatile box room, kitchen, and separate dining and sitting rooms, providing ample living space.

The sitting room, located to the front, features a large bay sash and case window with a southwest aspect to enjoy much of the afternoon and evening sunlight. The addition of a charming fireplace, an elegant Edinburgh Press, and intricate ceiling cornicing creates a wonderful living space. Adjacent and to the sitting room is the generous box room, offering a versatile space, perfect for use as a study or additional storage.

The stylish dining room features an lovely minimalistic fireplace housing a log burner and boasts original wooden flooring. French doors open directly onto the communal garden at the rear, providing an excellent space for entertaining. A large storage room is conveniently tucked away here.

The kitchen leads from the dining room and with a side door to the garden, enjoys an easterly aspect that draws in much of the morning sun. Recently modernized, it offers numerous floor and wall units, including an integrated induction hob and oven. Stone tiles line the floor and there is a tasteful tiled splashback too.

The double bedroom situated to the right off the hall is particularly spacious and features traditional coving, wooden flooring, and a sash and case window with shutters. To service the apartment is the bright and modern shower room, equipped with a heated towel rail.

Externally, the sunny communal garden is well-kept and orientated to the east. Residents may also apply for parking permits.

Location

Located in the very heart of the ever popular Bruntsfield district, and approximately one mile to the south of Edinburgh’s city centre, it is within walking distance of the City Centre.

Together with neighbouring Morningside the area has a range of specialist shops, banking and postal services, bars and restaurants, including Montpeliers, and for larger shopping requirements, there is a Sainsbury local on Bruntsfield Place, Tesco Metro at Holy Corner and an M&S Food Hall and Waitrose Supermarket on Morningside Road.

The property is also well situated for the City’s business and commerce centres at Lothian Road and Fountainbridge as well as Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh University, and Napier University.

The wide range of leisure facilities in the area include theatres, cinemas, golf courses, The Royal Commonwealth swimming pool and the open spaces of The Meadows and Bruntsfield Links.

George Watson’s College, George Heriot’s and Merchiston Castle School are all within easy reach. The property is also fortunate to fall within the catchment area for Bruntsfield Primary School and Boroughmuir High School.

For the commuter, regular bus services from Bruntsfield Place take you to the City Centre and surrounding areas. For those traveling further afield, the City Bypass is within easy driving distance and provides access to the main motorway networks, Edinburgh Airport and the new Queensferry Crossing, whilst Waverley and Haymarket railway stations are also nearby.

Square Footage: 945 sq ft



Additional Info

Other Charges:£26 PCM for garden maintenance

Category C Listed Building

Lies within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area