18b Morningside Place, Edinburgh, EH10 5ER

The property

18b Morningside Place is approached via an impressive gated driveway. The traditional style front doors (to the side of the building) opens into a bright entrance hall, with illuminated steps leading down to the reception hall. The heart of the home is the south-facing kitchen and dining room - a real family hub. Perfect for entertaining, a French door leads onto the suntrap patio allowing you to dine al fresco. The kitchen is fitted with an array of dark wood cabinets framed by white Corian worktops, plus a convivial central island and integrated appliances. Also enjoying south-facing French doors onto the inviting patio, the sitting room adjacent provides a spacious yet cosy retreat. Returning to the reception hall, a separate corridor takes you to the elegant master bedroom, which is supplemented with a dressing room and a en-suite shower room. On the other side of the reception hall, there are two further double bedrooms (one en-suite). Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom. Gas central heating, partial double glazing, and fully restored original sash-and-case windows ensure a warm and cosy Environment. Also accessible from the driveway via a secure side gate, the south-facing private garden has been beautifully landscaped to include a raised patio (recently re-paved), and a manicured lawn flanked by flowerbeds and a decked path leading down to the summerhouse. Morningside is a desirable residential district, situated approx 3 miles south of the City Centre. It offers an abundance of amenities, including specialist shops and banking and Post Office services. A Waitrose supermarket and Marks & Spencer's Food are located nearby for further shopping. Regular buses run from this area to the City Centre or by travelling south one can connect with the City Bypass. Leisure pursuits are well catered for – the Hillend dry ski slope is within easy reach, as are a number of golf courses. Pleasant walks can be taken on Blackford Hill, along the Hermitage of Braid or Braid Burn. Morningside also has a good choice of bars, restaurants and cafes. The schools available in the area are highly regarded from nursery to senior level and there is easy access to a number of University buildings. Home Report: £650,000 EPC: D Viewings: Call VMH 0131 622 2626 to arrange an appointment.