Property description
This impressive, tastefully-decorated and spacious two-bedroom, second (top) floor flat lies within a traditional stone-built converted townhouse, located in the popular residential area of Ravelston, on the north-western edge of Edinburgh city centre. The property boasts plenty of period features such as ornate cornicework, real wood flooring, high ceilings, a traditional fireplace, cast-iron banister and large cupola. Comprised of a first-floor entrance hall with stairs to the second floor, living room, kitchen, landing/dining area, two double bedrooms, and bathroom. Additional features include combi gas central heating, superb storage (including a loft), a well-maintained and welcoming communal entrance hall, and on-street resident permit parking. The property is situated in Ravelston, a popular residential area to the north-west of Edinburgh city centre and less than a mile from the West End and Princes Street. There are good local facilities, including a Waitrose supermarket in nearby Comely Bank, and a wide range of boutique shops, bars and restaurants in the West End and Stockbridge. Recreational facilities in the vicinity include the Water of Leith Walkway, Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Murrayfield and Ravelston golf courses and Fettes Health Club are also close by. The property is less than a mile from Craigleith Retail Park with its variety of shops including Homebase, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer. There are many schools nearby, including Stewart's Melville College, The Mary Erskine School, St George's, Flora Stevenson's and Broughton High School. There is an excellent bus service which operates to all parts of the city and main roads lead to the city bypass, Forth Road Bridge, the A1, M8, M9 and Edinburgh Airport.
Entrance Hall - 7' 9'' x 4' 9'' (2.37m x 1.45m)
The entrance hall is located on the first floor and gives access to the stairwell which leads to the main level accommodation on the second floor. Includes full-height storage cupboards, exposed wood flooring, and a ceiling spotlight.
Living Room - 19' 3'' x 11' 6'' (5.87m x 3.51m)
This characterful living room has a recessed window to the front with impressive views to Stewart's Melville College, Fettes College and beyond. Includes exposed wood floorboards, gas fireplace with marble surround, cornice, skylight, TV and telephone points, two radiators and a pendant light fitting.
Kitchen - 10' 11'' x 7' 11'' (3.34m x 2.42m)
The bright kitchen has slate floor tiling and a window to the rear of the property overlooking the Dean Gallery. Includes fitted units with real wood worktops, electric oven, gas hob, extractor canopy, tiled splashbacks, stainless-steel sink with drainer, cornice, wall shelving, radiator and ceiling spotlight cluster. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Landing/Dining Area - 14' 9'' x 9' 4'' (4.49m x 2.85m)
The bright, airy and spacious landing/dining area is accessed via the stairway from the entrance hall on the lower level, and is flooded with light from the large cupola. Includes exposed wood floorboards, original cast-iron banister with real wood rail, ornate cornice, ample dining space, ceiling light fittings, radiator, entryphone handset, storage cupboard with shelving housing the boiler, and loft hatch.
Bedroom One - 15' 9'' x 11' 11'' (4.80m x 3.62m)
This spacious and carpeted double bedroom has a recessed window to the rear of the property with views towards Edinburgh Castle. Includes cornice, window-seat storage, window blind, two radiators, TV point, and pendant light fitting.
Bedroom Two - 10' 3'' x 8' 11'' (3.12m x 2.72m)
A second carpeted double bedroom with a recessed window to the front of the property, offering views to Stewart's Melville College and Fettes College. Includes cornice, built-in cupboard, phone point, radiator, pendant light fitting and dimmer switch.
Bathroom - 8' 2'' x 5' 7'' (2.50m x 1.71m)
Fully-tiled bathroom with a white three-piece suite and shower over the bath. Also includes skylight, shower screen, plain coving, extractor fan, chrome heated ladder-style towel rail and spot-downlights.
Property Features :
- This impressive, tastefully-decorated and spacious two-bedroom, second (top) floor flat lies within
- The property boasts plenty of period features, such as ornate cornicework, real wood flooring, high
- Comprised of a first-floor entrance hall with stairs to the second floor, living room, kitchen, lan
- Additional features include combi gas central heating, superb storage (including a loft), a well-ma
- Home report available online.