9 South Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1TE

The property

9 South Gray Street is the main part of a classical stone built Georgian House, built when Newington was still a country area. Over the years the original house has been divided into three parts; the west end is now a separate property, the east end ground floor is a separate flat; both these have their own entrances from the street and separate gardens. This generously proportioned home is bursting with wonderful period features such as high ceilings, press cupboards, wooden panelling & picture rails, working shutters and substantial fireplaces. It has a delightful gated entrance onto one of two enclosed private gardens. The property is a little tired in places and would benefit from some upgrading and loving attention to create a truly stunning home. Entrance vestibule, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, four double bedrooms, bathroom, storage cupboards, a separate garage and fully enclosed private front and rear gardens. South Gray Street is quietly situated in the Newington area of Edinburgh which is approximately one and a half miles south of Princes Street and the city centre. The area is well served by a host of excellent facilities including a number of everyday shops, post office, banks, restaurants and bars with further shopping amenities available at the nearby Cameron Toll Shopping Centre. Recreational areas close-by include the Meadows, Holyrood Park and Arthurs Seat, which afford many pleasant walks, and the Royal Commonwealth Swimming Pool which also offers a wide range of gym facilities. Newington has several highly regarded schools at primary and secondary levels, including Sciennes and Preston Street Primary, and Gillespies and St Thomas of Aquins High Schools. Edinburgh University is only a short walk from the property and there is easy access to the new Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Regular public transport services operate to and from the city centre and to surrounding areas. & HALL The main door opens onto a good sized entrance vestibule with decorative cornice and chandelier light overhead. The partially glazed door with fan light and additional panes surrounding in turn lead onto the hall and the large, winding stair to the upper floor. The cherub roundels to either side make a delightful period feature. A separate door below the stairs leads to a store cupboard and the rear private garden. Adjacent to the hall is a large bedroom which could easily be used as an additional public room with views towards the front garden. The mantelpiece with cast iron insert forms a delightful focal point in the room. Stripped and sanded floor. With views directly onto the private rear garden. There are a series of built-in cupboards along one wall with further storage below the window seat. The elegant winding stair leads past a large window to the upper hall, with a stunning decorative domed ceiling overhead. At the end of the hallway leading off is a good sized storage cupboard, fitted with shelving. A magnificent double fronted room with a large ornate mantelpiece. There is a press cupboard in one corner and a central chandelier light with ceiling rose. The floor boards have been sanded and varnished. The curtains are included in the sale. With a large slate fireplace, central ceiling light and views towards the rear garden. Sanded floors and radiators. Located to the rear of the property, this long galley kitchen is now in need of some attention and would benefit from refurbishment. The white goods in the kitchen are included in the sale along with the perpetually handy washing pulley overhead. Another double fronted, generously proportioned room looking onto the front of the house and flooded with natural light from its south facing orientation. With sanded and varnished wooden floor, working shutters, press cupboard and mantelpiece. Also situated to the front of the property with yet another beautiful fireplace and a press cupboard. Sanded and varnished wooden floor, radiator and cornice. A spacious, contemporary bathroom with a bath (with shower and glazed shower screen over), a separate large shower, WC and wash hand basin. There is a deep storage cupboard located off the bathroom with shelving. & GARAGE To the front of this impressive house is a fully enclosed private garden with a mixture of mature trees, shrubs and raised beds surrounding the lawn area and a path leading to the front door. A few steps lead up to the enclosed rear garden which is a charming combination of terraced stone chippings, a nicely sized lawn area and mature borders filled with further trees, bushes and shrubs. There is a garden shed at the end of the garden and a separate garage accessed from South Gray Street.

Total Floor Area	206 m2
Energy rating	C