4 Plewlands Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 5JZ

The property

Seldom available on the market, this classic mid-terraced Victorian villa represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a four bedroom family home in the Plewlands conservation area of desirable Morningside. The property would now benefit from some upgrading, however, offers tremendous development potential both internally and externally owing to its substantial rear garden. A mere ten-minute stroll from bustling Morningside Road, the property instantly endears with its handsome stone façade, bay windows and panelled front door. The villa is screened from the road by established hedges and is approached via the low-maintenance, west-facing front garden. Welcoming you inside are a practical vestibule and an impressive hall with a grand staircase curving up to the first floor. The vast living room features a west-facing bay window to the front and a traditional gas fire framed by an original surround. At the end of the hall are two further doors leading into the second reception room: the open-plan dining room and sitting area. This vast space is bathed in morning and afternoon sun from three splendid windows onto the rear garden, and is subtly divided by a wide archway. The dual-aspect kitchen to the rear is lined with ample storage and workspace, and also accommodates a neat breakfasting area. The galley-style kitchen is replete with a selection of freestanding and built-in appliances: a cooker, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a fridge freezer and a microwave. Completing the ground floor is a convenient WC tucked under the stairs. Upstairs, the light-filled landing boasts four double bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys the same grand bay window as the living room below and is equipped with extensive fitted wardrobes. Accessible from the landing via a hatch and pull-down ladder, the loft storage room provides access to further eaves storage and may offer scope for conversion into a fifth bedroom. The skylight in this room also yields magnificent views towards iconic Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. Double-glazed windows and gas-fired central heating ensure year-round comfort and efficiency. The non-overlooked rear garden is afforded additional privacy by tall fencing and features a neat patio, a shed, a brick-built barbecue and a sizeable lawn. The garden may allow scope to build a larger rear extension, as neighbouring properties have already done, subject to obtaining planning and building consent. Ample, unrestricted parking is available directly adjacent on Plewlands Terrace.