5 bed duplex for sale in West End

Extending to approximately 2368 sq ft this exceptional, wonderfully spacious duplex apartment boasts a unique roof terrace with stunning far-reaching views across the city skyline including Arthur's Seat, the Pentland Hills, and Fife. Forming part of a handsome B Listed building with secure door entry system, this beautiful home retains much of its original character and charm but also offers all the prerequisites of modern living. Original features include a sweeping staircase leading to the upper floor, ornate cornicing, a marble fireplace in the sitting room and working shutters. The property is entered via a welcoming hall which borrows natural light from the well maintained communal stairwell. Triple windows in the sitting room virtually run the length of one wall, flooding the room with light and taking advantage of the leafy outlook over the Crescent gardens. The stylish kitchen has a large island and is open plan to the dining/family room, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Also, on the lower level there is a double bedroom and a fully tiled shower room. On the upper level are four further double bedrooms, one currently used as a study, and a contemporary family bathroom. From the upper hall, a staircase leads to the roof terrace which is accessed through an electric opening glass roof. A delightful oasis in the city, the roof terrace if the consummate place to relax and enjoy long summer evenings. The current owners pay for a stair cleaner for the communal stairwell and the cost for this is £13.50 per month. Access to the extensive communal gardens for Grosvenor and Lansdowne Crescents is available on payment of an annual fee, currently £160.