12 Thirlestane Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1AN

The property

Situated in the heart of popular Marchmont and within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield conservation area, this stunning three-bedroom ground-floor flat (with main-door access) offers vast proportions throughout and artfully blends character features with modern decor to create a spacious family home that benefits from access to a shared garden, a private front garden, and on-street permit parking. You enter through a lovely private paved area with a delightful mature plum tree, and step up to the imposing main door entrance. You then come into a smart vestibule, flowing into a spacious reception hall which has space for freestanding furniture. To the left, a grand living room boasts a south-facing bay window (with working shutters) which floods the room in natural light, and character features abound with stunning wood flooring, beautiful cornicing, and a gas fireplace flanked by an Edinburgh Press. Continuing along the hall, you reach a vast dining kitchen, replete with ample storage provided by a wealth of cabinetry and a handy larder, as well as a working safe. Well-equipped for any discerning chef, there is a Bosch integrated dishwasher, a Bosch washing machine, a Smeg double oven, a gas hob, and room for a fridge/freezer. Continuing through the property, to the front you will find a generous southfacing double bedroom with ample space for furniture, working shutters, Edinburgh Press and access to the study. A further bedroom to the back has a double-glazed door leading out to the garden, and a final cosy bedroom is light and airy with the same lovely leafy aspect, and working shutters. Completing the accommodation, a modern three-piece bathroom affords a WC, a shower over bath, and a sink, and a further separate WC provides added convenience. Gas central heating is found throughout. Externally, there is a beautiful shared communal garden, a perfect space for al fresco dining. An enviable location in much sought-after Marchmont provides leafy privacy, whilst being within a stone's throw from many bars and restaurants, and the popular Meadows. Extras: all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, and all integrated kitchen appliances, excluding the freestanding fridge/freezer. Rating - C. Marchmont, Edinburgh Renowned as a vibrant and sought-after suburb, Marchmont offers a variety of lovely period properties, leafy areas and outstanding retailers. Situated opposite the Meadows, this area is within easy walking distance of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, the New Town, Waverley Station, and the city's best universities. A wide variety of cafes, restaurants, coffee houses, bistros, independent shops, galleries, boutiques, a luxury cinema, theatres, and various supermarkets can all be found on your doorstep and in neighbouring Morningside and Bruntsfield. The area offers tranquil parks and large green spaces for outdoor activities and picnics. Outstanding state schooling is on offer at primary and secondary level and the area is very well served by frequent public transport services, superb cycle paths and picturesque, leafy walkways.