19 Thirlestane Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1AL

The property

Enjoying three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a handy box room and a south-facing living area, within a sleek contemporary extension with bi-fold doors opening onto a sunny private garden, this main-door Edwardian garden flat promises a spectacular city home in desirable Marchmont. This central upmarket area boasts a delightful local selection of shops, eateries, and bars, and hugs the beautiful open space of the Meadows, plus falls within the James Gillespie’s school catchment area. Reached via a path through a front garden bordered by high hedgerows for added privacy, the front door opens into a practical vestibule featuring exquisite patterned floor tiling. From here, you step into a spacious hall where white walls, with a classic dado rail, are warmly paired with honey-coloured stripped pine flooring. The hall houses a useful built-in storage cupboard and at the far end opens into the heart of the home, an open-plan kitchen and reception area enjoying sun throughout the day. This ideal social space has been incorporated into a single storey cedar-clad extension and is presented with minimalist white décor and quality flagstone flooring, whilst bi-folding doors seamlessly continue the space outdoors into the south-facing private garden. The living area offers flexible space for comfortable seating and dining furniture, and features alcoves for electrical goods and display items, and a store cupboard. The ultra-modern kitchen maintains the room’s understated look, with stark white flat-panel cabinetry and worktops, with coordinating sanitaryware, clever downlighting and a mirrored splashback, and a matching breakfasting island. Discreetly integrated appliances comprise: two oven/grills (one with a microwave), an induction hob with a concealed hood, a washing machine, and a dishwasher. A handy adjoining utility room, with a large window, is attractively appointed with Shaker-inspired cabinets (with LED cabinet lighting) and a traditional clothes pulley, with space for a freestanding fridge freezer. The home also boasts three large double bedrooms, all benefiting from impressive Edwardian proportions with high ceilings, and the charming well-retained features of pine flooring and working window shutters. Two of the bedrooms are further enhanced by characterful period fireplaces, including a bay-fronted room with built-in storage and elegant ceiling cornicing, and another bedroom with a quiet rear-facing position. Completing this inspired city home are two shower rooms and an exceptionally useful box room currently housing a platform double bed and a study area. With a deluxe wet-room design, both stylishly tiled shower rooms are equipped with contemporary WC suites and walk-in shower enclosures. The property benefits from efficient gas central heating and double glazing in the extension. Outside, the home is complemented by private gardens to the front and rear. Paved for easy upkeep, the suntrap rear garden represents a perfect space for summer entertaining, with a masonry barbeque and ample room for a dining table and chairs. On-street parking in the area falls under Controlled Zone S1.