12 Esslemont Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5PX

The property

Seldom-available Edwardian (1905) semi-detached family home in very desirable location with the flexibility to create a fabulous home to suit the new owner's needs. Retaining many original features including bay windows and ornate, timber fireplaces. This substantial property offers flexible family accommodation over two levels (plus full-height convertible attic) with mature private gardens to the front, side and rear. This property lies in the sought after school catchment area for Sciennes Primary, James Gillespie's High School, St Peter's RC Primary and St Thomas of Aquin's High School. The spacious and bright accommodation currently comprises: Ground Floor - entrance vestibule, welcoming entrance hallway, living room, dining room (or bedroom), kitchen with large utility room off and shower room, and door leading to the back garden. Stairs lead to a study/bedroom on the mid floor. First Floor - landing, living room (or master bedroom), three generously proportioned double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Attic Space (full height) - original stairs and flooring and has potential to be developed giving a further two bedrooms and bathroom for example (subject to planning), as neighbouring houses have done. Driveway - Planning permission recently approved to create a driveway in the front garden. Features include: large full-height attic which could be converted to 2 rooms and bathroom (with relevant permissions) as done in neighbouring houses; flexibility to optimise the kitchen / utility / dining room / garden into larger spaces; flexible accommodation - three to six bedrooms (without converting the attic, etc); desirable location; two Large bay windowed living rooms with fireplaces (one could be a master bedroom); breakfasting kitchen; utility room; dining room with fireplace; shower room on the ground floor; family bathroom 1st floor; many original features including cornicing, roses and ornate timber; fireplaces; large mature private gardens to front, (side) and rear; driveway (for 2-3 cars) - planning permission approved in Jan 2023; good storage provision.