26 Cluny Drive, Edinburgh, EH10 6DP

The property

Nestled on Cluny Drive, this substantial four-bedroom detached villa represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a unique Victorian home in Edinburgh's prestigious Morningside conservation area. Characterised by the inimitable proportions and natural light synonymous with the era, the villa is largely intact of all original features, including sash windows, decorative cornices and a splendid collection of period fireplaces. These would now benefit from careful restoration as part of a programme of modernisation to bring the property in-line with contemporary standards. The vast plot also accommodates outstanding private gardens, including a south-facing walled garden to the rear, plus a single garage and a multi-vehicle driveway with scope for enlargement, as required. Standing proud behind a manicured lawn bordered by box hedges and a low wall, the villa instantly exudes classic Victorian grandeur with its handsome bay windows and sandstone and cream ashlar façade. The front door is tucked to the side and opens into a practical vestibule, which in turn flows into the breathtaking reception hall. With a soaring ceiling framed by intricate cornices and culminating in a grand staircase, the reception hall instantly sets the tone for the spectacular accommodation to follow. Both formal reception rooms – the living room and the dining room – to the front boast a splendid fireplace flanked by an Edinburgh Press and would lend themselves to various uses, such as additional bedrooms. The third reception room – the south-facing lounge – features patio doors onto the garden, and offers a more relaxed setting for everyday life and entertaining. The bright and spacious kitchen adjacent incorporates excellent fitted cabinetry and an array of integrated appliances, namely a fridge freezer, a double oven/grill and an electric hob. The kitchen is supplemented with two walk-in stores and a separate utility room, which also houses a shower room, further storage and a back door to the garden. Upstairs, the vast landing accommodates four exceptionally spacious double bedrooms, all of which enjoy delightful feature fireplaces, and a three-piece bathroom. A partially floored attic provides further storage. The property has retained traditional sash windows and is heated by way of a gas central heating system. In addition to its manicured front lawn, 26 Cluny Drive boasts an idyllic walled garden to the rear, whose south-facing aspect guarantees all-day sun. The light-filled lounge opens onto a neat patio – perfect for barbecues and dining al fresco – and beyond is a substantial lawn/drying green framed by well-tended beds. The single garage and gated driveway to the side provide off-street parking for three vehicles, with scope to extend the driveway, as required.