11 Abinger Gardens, Edinburgh, EH12 6DE

The property

An outstanding five-bedroom, stone-built, mid-terraced villa on three floors situated in Murrayfield, one of the most desirable residential locations in Edinburgh. Abinger Gardens is a lovely tree-lined street with houses positioned only on one side of the road, creating a sense of privacy and exclusivity. The property offers spacious and flexible family accommodation with the additional benefit of charming and well-maintained front and rear gardens. Entered via a vestibule, the hallway provides access to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen with gas Raeburn and Belfast sink. Through the kitchen is a spacious utility room with direct access to the rear garden. Off the utility room is a useful WC and a larder. Stairs from the kitchen rise to the maid’s room which would be ideal as a study but could be used as a sixth bedroom. The first floor houses the superb drawing room as well as two double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is found on the top floor and benefits from a substantial stone balcony with far reaching southerly views of the Pentland Hills. Also on this level is a contemporary shower room and two additional double bedrooms. Internally, the property boasts a wealth of period features including decorative cornice work, fireplaces, stripped floors and doors as well as the turned stair with wooden bannister and spindles. Of particular note is the abundance of wood panelling; in the dining room the historic oak panelling was sourced from a 17th Century Lodge close to Stirling Castle and there is further panelling in the drawing room. Although the house retains its period charm, it has been substantially modernised in recent years including being completely re-wired and re-plumbed in 2009, with the installation of full gas central heating and a Vaillant combi boiler. Externally the property enjoys private front and rear gardens which have been well maintained by the current owners. The front garden has been cleverly designed to allow minimal maintenance and the secluded rear garden incorporates a large patio as well as a decked area, an ample lawn and a range of mature trees, shrubs and bedded plants. There is a useful garden shed with power and light.