Property description
£15,000 LOWER THAN HOME REPORT VALUE. Magnificent and spacious four/five bedroom double upper flat, occupying the first and second floors of a converted stone built Victorian townhouse, located in a quiet side street in the prestigious Merchiston area of the City. With generous living space of over 185 sqm, the light and airy rooms boast exceptionally high ceilings throughout both floors. Comprising shared entrance vestibule, lower level hallway serving two reception rooms, dining kitchen and family bathroom; upper level hallway serving four bedrooms, bathroom and a separate toilet. The property is rich in period features, including a grand and ornate solid wooden stairway, three splendid marble fireplaces, two traditional cast iron fireplaces, a magnificent oak fireplace and impressive full height bay window in the drawing room, ornate cornicework, plaster friezes and moulded and panelled woodwork throughout. The flat benefits from gas fired central heating, wood framed single glazed traditional sash and casement windows throughout, extensive sanded and varnished floorboards and ample permit on street parking. Blantyre Terrace enjoys a quiet location in Edinburgh's prestigious Merchiston, a short walk from the bustling shopping streets of Bruntsfield with its popular bistros, restaurants, bars, cafés and specialist shops creating an almost continental ambience. There is further excellent shopping in nearby Churchill and in Morningside, which boasts one of the City's two Waitrose supermarkets, it's own Dominion multi-screen cinema and the Churchill theatre. Heading towards the City Centre, are the Bruntsfield Links, leading to the extensive Meadows parklands, whilst just to the West, lie the walkways along the Union canal and the Fountain Park Leisure complex. Merchiston sits close to the main A702 corridor which connects directly to the City Centre, by car or bus, and forms one of the main routes out of the City, joining the City Bypass (connecting to the main motorway network) just south of Fairmilehead. There are highly regarded primary and secondary schooling (e.g. Boroughmuir High School ) within the immediate vicinity, a choice of private schools (e.g. George Watson's) and Napier's Merchiston campus.
Entrance Vestibule
Shared traditional entrance vestibule with side windows, ornate cornicework, picture rail and glazed wooden door with leaded stained glass side panel, opening on to an impressive carpeted stairway with solid oak banisters rising to the main lower and upper level hallways.
First Floor Hallway - 15' 2'' x 13' 1 (4.62m x 4.00m)
Spacious carpeted hallway reached via an impressive carpeted stairway from the ground floor, with solid oak banisters and serving the first floor accommodation. Comprising traditional wall press and illuminated by the abundant natural light provided by an impressive cupola.
Drawing Room - 22' 3'' x 17' 1 (6.78m x 5.20m)
An elegant, bright and spacious drawing room with fine triple bay window to the front, solid oak fireplace with marble inset and hearth and coal effect fire, sanded and varnished floorboards and ornate ceiling plasterwork with deep complementary cornice and frieze.
Dining Room / Bedroom Five - 17' 6'' x 12' 0 (5.33m x 3.66m)
Set to the rear of the lower floor with recessed window, sanded and varnished floorboards, fitted washbasin, splendid marble fireplace with tiled cast iron inset and open grate, sanded and varnished floorboards and an ornate cornice.
Dining Kitchen - 14' 1'' x 12' 10 (4.29m x 3.9m)
Particularly spacious and bright kitchen, also on the lower level, with recessed window to the rear, plain cornice, ample space for dining table and chairs, splendid marble fireplace with tiled inset and traditional gas fire, fully tiled floor, traditional wall press, fitted kitchen units with marble effect worktops and tiled splashbacks, five ring gas hob with electric oven and stainless steel extractor hood, stainless steel sink with drainer, integrated fridge and ample space for a range of kitchen appliances.
Family Bathroom - 9' 0'' x 7' 10 (2.75m x 2.39m)
Off the lower hallway with recessed window to the front. Comprising white three piece bathroom suite, sanded and varnished floorboards, picture rail and plain cornicework.
Upper Hallway - 15' 1'' x 13' 1 (4.60m x 4.00m)
Impressive, carpeted top floor landing with solid oak balustrade and bathed in natural light from the overhead cupola, with classical themed plaster friezes and ornate cornicework, serving the four upper floor bedrooms, second bathroom and WC.
Bedroom One - 15' 1'' x 12' 12 (4.61m x 3.95m)
A very generous double bedroom with recessed window to the rear, fine marble fireplace with tiled cast iron inset and hearth with open grate, plain cornicework and deep cupboard housing the boiler.
Bedroom Two - 17' 7'' x 12' 9 (5.36m x 3.88m)
Exceptionally spacious double bedroom with windows to the front, sanded and varnished floorboards, traditional cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and integral over mantle mirror, plain cornice work and door connecting to the adjacent bathroom.
Bathroom Two / En-Suite - 9' 3'' x 3' 10 (2.82m x 1.16m)
Set off the upper level hallway with access door from bedroom two. Comprising white pedestal washbasin and corner bath with a Mira shower as well as a mixer shower unit, fully tiled splashbacks, wood effect vinyl flooring, fitted vanity mirror with downlighters, extractor fan and access hatch to overhead storage.
Bedroom Three - 13' 9'' x 13' 3 (4.20m x 4.05m)
A third, spacious double bedroom, with recessed window to the rear of the property. Comprising traditional cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and fixed over mantle mirror, fitted washbasin and plain cornice.
Bedroom Four - 10' 6'' x 9' 0 (3.20m x 2.75m)
A fourth good sized bedroom, set off the upper level landing, with recessed window to the front, fitted unit with sink and drainer, under window storage, linoleum flooring and plain cornice.
WC - 6' 10'' x 3' 8 (2.08m x 1.11m)
Also off the upper level hallway with white two piece suite, overhead skylight, wood dado panelling and sanded and varnished floorboards.
Extras
Lighting in the drawing and dining rooms, as well as the mirror in the drawing room are included in the sale price.
Property Features :
- Magnificent and spacious four/five bedroom double upper flat, occupying the first and second floors
- Comprising shared entrance vestibule, lower level hallway serving two reception rooms, dining kitch
- The property is rich in period features, including a grand and ornate solid wooden stairway, three
- The flat benefits from gas fired central heating, wood framed single glazed traditional sash and ca
- Home Report available on request.