Property description
Well-presented and spacious, two-bedroom plus two box room, main door flat, set in a traditional stone-built Victorian tenement in the highly-sought-after area of Blackford, south of Edinburgh city centre. This light and spacious accommodation features a mix of contemporary decor and fittings, whilst retaining elegant period fixtures, including ornate cornicework, press, fireplace, and wood flooring. The property comprises an entrance vestibule, hallway, living room, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, utility room, two box rooms, and bathroom. Additional features include gas central heating, a private rear patio and communal garden, and ample, unrestricted on-street parking. There are a number of local shops on hand for everyday needs, with The Cameron Toll Shopping Centre also easily accessible, offering a large Sainsbury's supermarket and a host of high-street shops. Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Morningside, and Newington are also close by, offering a variety of specialist shops, bars, restaurants and cafés. For leisure activities, Blackford Hill, Hermitage of Braid, and the Royal Observatory are all within walking distance, with several golf courses, and the Waverley Sports Club, also nearby. For schooling, this property is in the catchment area for James Gillespie's Primary and Secondary Schools, St peter's RC primary and St Thomas RC High School with the private schools of George Heriot's, George Watson's College, and Merchiston all located within the vicinity. The property is also in a good location for access to the Edinburgh, Napier, and Heriot-Watt universities. A regular bus service runs from Blackford Avenue and Charterhall Road, to and from the city centre and the surrounding areas.
Entrance Vestibule - 4' 2'' x 3' 7'' (1.26m x 1.1m)
This light and spacious vestibule provides access to the main hallway through a glazed entrance door, and features original tiled flooring, ample hanging space, and a ceiling light fitting.
Hallway - 27' 10'' x 5' 9'' (8.48m x 1.74m)
This particularly-spacious hallway features varnished wood flooring, a radiator, telephone point, store cupboard, two wall-mounted light fittings, cornice, and ceiling light fitting.
Living Room - 19' 8'' x 13' 0'' (6m x 3.95m)
This bright and particularly-impressive period living room features a large front-facing bay window, cornice, traditional fireplace, shelved press cupboard, varnished wood flooring, radiator, TV and telephone points, and a central light fitting.
Kitchen/Diner - 17' 8'' x 10' 9'' (5.38m x 3.28m)
Set off the main hallway, this bright and particularly-spacious kitchen overlooks the rear garden, has a door to the utility room, and includes ample dining space. Features wall and base units, tiled splashbacks, Belfast sink, radiator, shelved press cupboard, tiled flooring, and recessed ceiling downlighters. Appliances include a 5-ring gas hob, electric oven, extractor canopy, and dishwasher.
Utility Room - 7' 6'' x 4' 11'' (2.29m x 1.49m)
Off the kitchen, with a rear window, the utility room provides access to the garden, and includes plumbing for a washing machine, ample storage space, and ceiling light fitting.
Master Bedroom - 16' 3'' x 13' 2'' (4.95m x 4.02m)
This impressive and spacious period bedroom is front-facing, and features a traditional fireplace, cornice, picture rail, shelved press, carpeted flooring, radiator, and central light fitting.
Bedroom Two - 13' 1'' x 11' 0'' (4m x 3.36m)
This bright and spacious double bedroom overlooks the rear garden, and features carpeted flooring, cornice, radiator, fireplace, ceiling light fitting, and ample freestanding furniture space.
Bathroom - 7' 10'' x 4' 2'' (2.38m x 1.27m)
This bright, contemporary bathroom features a shower over the bath, tiled surround and flooring, window to the side, chrome ladder-style radiator, and pendant light fitting.
Box Room One - 8' 10'' x 6' 4'' (2.7m x 1.93m)
This good-sized box room is located off the hallway, offering flexible use as a storage area, study or home office, and includes carpeted flooring, a fitted cabin bed, ceiling light, and power.
Box Room Two - 11' 6'' x 6' 10'' (3.5m x 2.08m)
The second, well-proportioned box room is located off the hallway, and currently used as a bedroom. Includes carpeted flooring, radiator, and pendant light fitting.
Gardens
The property features a private rear patio garden, measuring approx. 9m x 5m. Accessed via the utility room, it includes an external shed, water tap, and a rear gate which opens to the communal garden.
Property Features :
- Well-presented and spacious, two-bedroom plus two box room, main door flat, set in a stone-built Vi
- This light and spacious accommodation features a mix of contemporary decor and fittings, whilst ret
- The property comprises an entrance vestibule, hallway, living room, kitchen/diner, two double bedro
- Additional features include gas central heating, a private rear patio and communal garden, and ampl
- Home Report available online.