2 Cobden Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2BJ

The property

The subject of sale forms a handsome, elegant semi-detached stone built villa quietly located overlooking Mayfield Bowling Green. The property affords a well proportioned layout benefitting from tall bay windows to the front providing natural light and a lovely leafy aspect over the front garden. It has retained much of its original character including decorative cornice work, timber panelled doors, period staircase and original fireplaces. A particular feature of the property is the elegant drawing room on the first floor with its tall bay window and lovely views and ornate decorative cornice work. The gardens are a well established and the rear garden is particularly delightful with its well stocked colourful borders, patios, a greenhouse and a well kept lawn all fully enclosed. The spacious accommodation comprises on the ground floor; entrance vestibule, reception hall, large sitting room, dining room, kitchen, shower room, dining room, morning room/study, first floor; elegant drawing room, master bedroom, family bathroom, bedroom two, upper floor: three bedrooms and boxroom. The property benefits from having excellent storage facilities and full gas central heating has been installed. Situated close by there is a single garage with secure entrance. Cobden Road is located in the sought after residential district of Newington, approximately two miles south of Edinburgh's city centre. This is a highly desirable location has excellent local amenities which include the shopping complex at Cameron Toll but a wide selection of everyday shops also available on Newington Road. There is also good access to state and private schools. This Conservation area also has delightful private gardens for residents at Waverley Park and Ventnor Terrace. The location is well placed for easy access to The Royal Infirmary and the University King's Buildings. Princes Street is within a good walking distance and regular public transport services operate to and from the city centre and to surrounding areas. Recreational pursuits are well catered for locally with a number of golf courses, the open spaces of Holyrood park and leisure facilities at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. There is easy access southwards towards the city bypass which connects to Edinburgh Business Park, the airport and the Central Scotland motorway network.

Council Tax Band	G
Energy rating	E