Property description
552 Queensferry Road is an exceptional and substantial red sandstone semi-detached house located in the respected and highly desirable Barnton Area. This well-preserved and decorated property retains many unique period features. It is a large, comfortable home providing flexible accommodation for a growing family and well-suited to people who work from home.
The house is entered through a vestibule with a traditional tiled floor. An original, glazed inner door opens to the spacious and welcoming hall with a staircase, and a large shelved storage cupboard underneath the stairs. The lounge is spacious with many original features. There is detailed cornice work, bay window, a working fireplace and an Edinburgh Press. The formal dining room is located off the hallway, it has attractive period cornice, fireplace and a window overlooking the rear garden. The room offers a fantastic space for more formal entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is located off the dining room and has a range of floor and wall fitted units with appliances, including a four ring hob, oven and extractor fan, as well as ample space for a good-sized dining table. A door to the rear provides access to a side sun porch with access to the rear gardens. A study or second sitting room is found at the rear of the property and is a good-sized space with further window to the rear. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a three piece shower room with wash hand basin and WC.
The staircase leads up to the first floor, where one will find four double bedrooms. The original cupola gives plenty of natural light to the staircase. Bedroom one is a bright room with a large bay window, detailed cornice work and feature fireplace. The other three bedrooms allow ample space for furniture. The family bathroom, situated just off the hallway has a bath, WC and wash-hand basin. A shelved linen cupboard completes the first-floor space.
The garden areas are situated mainly to the front and rear of the property. Lawn spaces are coupled with planted areas. A further paved area, alongside the back lawn, provides a sunny corner for outdoor dining. To the rear is a summer house with a separate tool shed. A short walk of around 70 yards east along Queensferry Road will take one to the private garage that has both power and light.
Windows are single glazed sash and case with most windows having secondary glazing installed.
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on 0131 524 9797
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Extras (Included in the sale): All fitted carpets and floor coverings, curtains, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, hob and oven. Other items may be available by separate negotiation.
Property Features :
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 public rooms
- 2 bathrooms