2 Saughtonhall Drive, Edinburgh, EH12 5SQ

The property

Characterised by magnificent period proportions, outstanding natural light and a wealth of carefully preserved original features, this three-bedroom end-terrace upper villa represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful Victorian home in a highly sought-after location. Set on an attractive residential street in desirable Murrayfield, the end-terrace upper villa instantly endears with its handsome sandstone façade and grand bay window. The main door opens into a traditional entrance vestibule, complete with original floor tiles and a glazed vestibule door. From here a timber staircase ascends to the exceptionally spacious hall, which is flooded with natural light courtesy of a large window to the side. The inviting living room is the epitome of period elegance, owing to its rustic stripped floorboards, southeast-facing bay window and splendid fireplace, which is equipped with a new living-flame gas fire. The dining kitchen is equally warm and welcoming, with space for cooking, dining and relaxed entertaining. The farmhouse-inspired freestanding kitchen units are supplemented with attractive open shelving, plus a classic Edinburgh Press and a shelved pantry cupboard. This leaves ample room for a freestanding dual-fuel cooker and scope for additional white goods. The utility room provides ideal laundry facilities and further storage space, plus a back door to the private rear garden. The two double bedrooms are immaculately presented and one enjoys a delightful feature fireplace, as does the spacious single bedroom, which has been imaginatively designed to incorporate a fitted loft bed, high-level storage cupboards and extensive built-in bookshelves. Completing the accommodation is the bright three-piece bathroom . The property is predominantly double glazed and benefits from gas central heating throughout. The upper villa boasts a private walled garden to the rear, which has been beautifully tended to include a neat lawn, a sunny patio and a useful storage shed. The garden can also be reached from the front through the tranquil, fully-enclosed side garden, which is shared with just one neighbour. There is excellent local shopping just around the corner with a large Sainsbury’s Supermarket nearby, Craigleith Retail Park is close by with a variety of larger retailers including Marks & Spencer and The Gyle shopping Centre is also easily accessible by car or bus. £300,000. EPC BAND C.