4/2 Belhaven Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 5HZ

The property

Characterised by generous, high-ceilinged rooms, understated interiors and beautiful period features, this one-bedroom ground-floor tenement flat, with access to private and shared gardens and unrestricted on-street parking, lies in the heart of Morningside, one of the capital's most prestigious city districts. Situated approximately two miles from the city centre and recently voted as one of the best places to live in Scotland (Sunday Times 2018), desirable Morningside is much loved for its bustling shopping street and surrounding green spaces. The flat is reached via a secure communal vestibule. On opening the front door, you step into a wonderfully airy hall housing a deep store cupboard and an elegant arched recess. The hall provides a delightful introduction to this charming and tastefully-presented home, finished in simple white, enhanced by classic cornicing and a richly-varnished pine floor, both desirable features retained through much of the accommodation. Immediately on the left of the hall is a spacious, well-proportioned living room. Flooded in natural light via large twin windows with working shutters, this impressive sitting area overlooks the private front garden, screened by leafy hedgerows for added privacy. The characterful room boasts ornate cornicing and a rose, a display alcove with a cupboard featuring exquisite stained-glass doors, and a unique exposed brick fire recess with a gas fire basket. Located to the rear of the property with leafy views and a sunny south-facing aspect is a contemporary kitchen accompanied by a sociable seated dining area the perfect setting for relaxed gatherings with guests! Subtly-toned decor and fitted cabinetry (with built-in downlighting) feature, along with plentiful workspace, fitted shelving, an integrated oven and a gas hob with an extractor hood, a freestanding fridge and a freezer, and a semi-integrated washing machine. Also set to the rear of the flat with a tranquil garden outlook and a sunny aspect is an exceptionally generous double bedroom, offering ample space for furniture and further supplemented by built-in cupboard storage. Finally, completing this highly-appealing city home is a bathroom, attractively-tiled in white and aqua tones and appointed with a classic WC-suite, a useful display shelf, and a bathtub with an overhead shower. Gas central heating (with handsome period-inspired radiators) and double glazing throughout ensures optimum comfort and efficiency all year round. Externally, the flat enjoys its own private garden to the front, bordered by hedges and gravelled for easy maintenance, whilst the south-facing rear garden is shared by the tenement's residents. On- street parking in the area is conveniently unrestricted. EPC Rating - D. Extras: All fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings and kitchen goods are included in the sale. Morningside is a fashionable and affluent suburb of Edinburgh that lies just southwest of the city centre. A wide variety of cafes, restaurants, coffee houses, bistros, independent shops, galleries, boutiques, a luxury cinema, theatres, banks, a library and various supermarkets (including Waitrose and M&S), are all on your doorstep. Enjoying the outdoors couldn't be easier, given the proximity of the lovely green areas of Braidburn Valley Park (awarded Scotland's first Green Flag for excellence in parks), Colinton Mains Park and Blackford Hill, which offers delightful walks and superb views across Edinburgh. The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a short drive away and offers walking, biking, pony-trekking and skiing at Midlothian snow sports centre. For the active type, Craiglockhart Leisure Centre is nearby and offers a gym, fitness classes and a tennis centre. For the golf enthusiast, there are a number of courses in the surrounding area, including the Merchants of Edinburgh and Braid Hills. With regular buses to and from the city centre, and the easy accessibility of the City Bypass, commuting from here is fast and convenient.