5 bed terraced house for sale in Braids

Property highlight: Beautiful period features throughout, private rear garden and priority residents parking.

13 Braid Crescent is a superbly proportioned, bright and extremely engaging Victorian stone built terraced house, situated in the sought after area of The Braids, to the south of Edinburgh’s city centre. The property offers generously sized rooms bursting with period features such as ornate cornice work, impressive fireplaces, original terrazzo floor tiling, sanded floors, wood panelling, press cupboards and working shutters. To the rear is a delightful enclosed walled garden planted with established, varied shrubs. Entered by way of a spacious entrance vestibule, which in turn opens onto a sweeping hall and stair, flooded with natural light provided by the overhead cupola. The gorgeous bay windowed sitting room offers views to the front of the property and a mantlepiece (with open flame gas fire) forms a lovely focal point in the room. The dining room has been finished with beautiful, engineered wood flooring and leads through to the well equipped kitchen. Fitted with wall and base mounted cabinetry and contrasting stone worktops, the kitchen appliances comprise; 5 ring dual fuel range cooker, extractor hood and American style fridge/freezer. On the ground level there is a lovely double bedroom / living room with elegant fireplace and floor to ceiling large window and a handy WC under the stairs. On the second floor the large principle bedroom / drawing room has fantastic, intricate cornice work with a wonderful marble mantlepiece. There are also three further double bedrooms, a modern family bathroom (with shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin), along with a separate shower room (with shower, WC and wash hand basin). The gas fired combi boiler was recently replaced and there is under floor heating in the kitchen. The home also benefits from sash and case double glazing. Externally, there is a front garden with path leading to the front door and a delightful enclosed private rear garden, mainly laid with lawn and stone chippings. There are two large cellar stores accessed from the rear garden. Priority parking for residents is available on the street outside. Location The Braids, located to the south of the City Centre, is considered one of Edinburgh's most desirable places to live. The wonderful green spaces of Hermitage of Braid and Braidburn Valley Park are situated within a short walk and Morningside, with its independant cafes, delicatessens, boutiques, and vibrant bars is within easy reach. Morningside also has a range of supermarkets including a Sainsbury's Local, Waitrose and a Marks and Spencers Simply Food. The Braid hills and Merchants Golf courses are closeby. It is ideally situated for Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus, and offers excellent well renowned primary and secondary schooling with options including George Watson's College, South Morningside Primary and Boroughmuir. The Braids is well-connected to the rest of Edinburgh with multiple bus routes serving the area and the City Bypass is within easy reach. Extras The children's playhouse and slide, blinds, curtains, light fittings, fitted floor coverings, integrated kitchen appliances and the fridge/freezer are included in the sale price.