4 (3F2) Melville Place, West End, Edinburgh, EH3 7PR
Sale history
£365,000 in April 2021
The property
Enviably located in the very heart of the city centre, with all of the capital’s world-renowned amenities conveniently on your doorstep, this exclusive One Bedroom Top-Floor Apartment with sizeable Box Bedroom & additional Study / Walk-In Wardrobe, enjoys an unrivalled location in the Edinburgh New Town conservation area of the highly sought-after West End. 4 (3F2) Melville Place is an outstanding property, offering an impressive footprint, with very generous accommodation & classical dimensions, forming part of a stylish A-listed Georgian tenement building (1826). It further boasts characterful interiors with desirable period features, coming together to form the ultimate city residence for urban professionals. Online Virtual Video Tour Available - Summary:- • Exclusive top-floor apartment in the West End • Part of an A-listed Georgian tenement (1826) • Enviably located in the heart of the city centre • Characterful interiors & desirable period features • Alternative layout options available to suit the needs of buyers • Welcoming reception hall with walk-in store/ utility cupboard • Vast & airy living room with a cosy stove • Sophisticated dining kitchen design • King-size bedroom with extensive floor space • Private study for working from home/ walk-in wardrobe • Very large, versatile box bedroom/home office or formal dining room • Monochrome-style three-piece bathroom • Controlled parking in the area (Zone 1) • Gas central heating & refurbished traditional windows Reached via a secure communal entrance & stairway, the front door to the apartment opens into a broad reception hall for greeting visitors. It is an inviting first impression, defined by rich woodwork, timber doors & original varnished floorboards – attractive features that flow throughout most of the home. A circular skylight floods the space in sunshine for a warm welcome & as a focal point, whilst a walk-in store/ utility room provides a convenient cloak cupboard for coats, shoes & other belongings, as well as laundry services. To the right is the large king sized bedroom, which has instant allure with its light neutral décor complementing the honey-coloured woodwork. A traditional 9-pane sash & case window, with working shutters, bathes the room in natural light, the airy ambience heightened by the lofty ceiling that is adorned with intricate cornicing. This beautiful bedroom offers a vast footprint for a wide array of comfortable bedroom furniture, ideally arranged around the striking focal point of the period fireplace inset with a log-burning stove for those cosy winter evenings. It has access to a private study that is naturally-lit & a good size for working from home or to be used as a walk-in wardrobe. There is also potential for turning this space into an En-Suite, subject to obtaining the necessary building & planning consents. In the dining kitchen, a sophisticated design incorporates chic industrial-style cabinetry, with crisp white worktops & matching splashbacks. It is an effective and complementary look, enhanced by the bright décor & multiple light sources, including a skylight. A gashob, oven & dishwasher are seamlessly integrated for a sleek finish, with a freestanding fridge-freezer & neat extras like a fitted wine rack, a traditional clothes pulley & a built-in cupboard. It sports an L-shaped layout, which also allows ample room for a large dining table for dinner parties with family & friends. The living / dining room is adjacent with extensive floor space for a variety of lounge & dining furnishings. It has a built-in cupboard, a handsome feature fireplace & a classic curved wall, which is a charming architectural detail found in fine Georgian buildings. The curvature adds to the visual flair, whilst a traditional sash window reinforces a bright & tranquil outlook. Next door is a very large Box Bedroom, which would be ideal as a formal dining room or even as guest bedroom accommodation & Home Office. Completing the home is a large bathroom with suave monochrome styling and a contemporary three-piece suite, including a bathtub with an overhead shower. Gas central heating ensures year-round comfort, with period sash windows for added charm & character. All windows have been refurbished, with the front room including sound-proofed glass. Externally, the property is a short walk from the vibrant greens of Princes Street Gardens, the iconic Dean Village by the picturesque Water of Leith, & Inverleith Park, by fashionable Stockbridge. It is positioned to enjoy all the capital has to offer, providing the perfect residence for making the most of Edinburgh city centre. With the city’s amenities and leisure facilities accessible by foot, a car is not essential, nonetheless controlled parking is available in the area with a residents’ permit (Zone 1). Please note: all photos are taken of rooms in actual state, with some images having virtually staged furniture &
| Council Tax Band | D |
| Total Floor Area | 113 m2 |
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